# Athkar vs Ayah

The clearest difference is rating: Ayah at 4.8 against Athkar's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athkar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ayah sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ayah holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123K and 111K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Athkar's written reviews are positive against 89% of Ayah's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athkar | Ayah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athkar/id374050672/reviews) | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayah-quran-app/id706037876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 111K |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 88.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #150 |
| Size | 296 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/374050675) | [Abdullah Bajaber](https://appshunter.io/developer/706037879) |

## What reviewers say

### Athkar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athkar/id374050672)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive collection of daily Islamic prayers and supplications in both Arabic and English. It features accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, and customizable reminders for various Islamic observances. Users can also create and manage their own personalized Athkar.

**Highlights:** Daily Islamic prayers (Athkar/Azkar), Quran recitation, Accurate prayer times, Qibla direction finder, Customizable Athkar creation, Islamic greeting cards, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك شهري | $0.99 | per month |
| اشتراك سنوي | $7.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive features
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Useful widgets and reminders
- 🎨 Pleasing design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 🌐 Limited language support (mostly Arabic)
- 🕰️ Prayer times not always accurate
- 💻 Apple Watch app needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Adhkar counter resets when exiting the app
- Random adhkar display issues on home screen
- Qibla direction not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add English translations for all content
- Improve customization options for personal adhkar
- Implement automatic location updates for prayer times
- Expand Apple Watch app functionality


### Ayah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayah-quran-app/id706037876)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive Quran reading experience with verse-by-verse highlighting and customizable playback. Enjoy a clean interface, extensive sharing, and helpful features like bookmarks and reminders.

**Highlights:** Madinah Mushaf edition, Multiple reciters, Verse-by-verse highlighting, Customizable playback, Colorful bookmarks, Starred verses, Verse of the day

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ayah Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Ayah Membership | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Quran App
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 🔊 Variety of reciters
- 📚 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Removal of English translation and Tafsir
- 🔍 Lack of search by root word
- 🔖 Limited bookmarking options
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between verses

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent Tafsir content
- Slow app startup with blank screen

**Requested features**

- Add more Tafsir options
- Restore English translation
- Increase bookmark capacity
- Implement search by root word
- Improve verse navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Athkar free?

Athkar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ayah free?

Ayah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Athkar or Ayah?

Ayah is rated higher. Athkar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Ayah averages 4.8 from 111K ratings.

### Do Athkar or Ayah have ads?

Neither Athkar nor Ayah shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Athkar or Ayah?

Athkar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ayah every 2 weeks. Most recently, Athkar was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ayah on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Athkar or Ayah?

Athkar currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Ayah at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*