# DayTime vs Shabbat Times

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shabbat Times at 100% against DayTime's 50%. Shabbat Times also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). DayTime's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 35) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 6 months and Shabbat Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shabbat Times holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayTime's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shabbat Times's.

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, Shabbat Times fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayTime | Shabbat Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytime/id440982690/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-times/id1445098621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Five Leaf Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440746031) | [Shalom Veffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445098620) |

## What reviewers say

### DayTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytime/id440982690)

This app brings sundial functionality to your device, calculating sun and moon positions, daylight length, and sunrise/sunset times based on your location. Plan outdoor activities, vacations, or simply stay informed about celestial events with detailed tracking and optional alarms.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset time display, Daylight length calculation, Moonrise and moonset tracking, Global location support, Sun and moon position simulation, Optional alarms for celestial events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to DayTime | $0.49 | per 6 months |
| All Features, Forever | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for time keeping & Sabbath
- 👍 Useful for early morning/late day runs
- 👍 Accurate for exact location
- 👍 Good for flight planning
- 👍 Simple graphical representation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when adding song alarm
- 🐛 Crashes after payment
- 🐛 App scrolls through future dates
- 🐛 Alarm sound not loud/long enough
- 🐛 Free version has poor features

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't work
- App crashes when adding song as alarm
- App crashes after payment
- App scrolls through future dates uncontrollably
- Location chosen is inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Widget option
- Change day start to Dawn
- Apple Watch version
- More sound alarm options
- Display set alarm on front page


### Shabbat Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-times/id1445098621)

Get accurate candle lighting and Shabbat end times for your current or saved locations. Receive reminders and customize time calculations. Upgrade for holiday times, advanced alerts, and more.

**Highlights:** Current location Shabbat times, Save additional locations, Candle lighting reminders, Customizable time calculations, Holiday times (upgrade), Future time browsing (upgrade), Advanced reminders (upgrade)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.00 | per year |
| Buy Hummus - Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayTime free?

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

### Is Shabbat Times free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayTime or Shabbat Times?

Shabbat Times is rated higher. DayTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Shabbat Times averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do DayTime or Shabbat Times have ads?

Neither DayTime nor Shabbat Times shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayTime or Shabbat Times?

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, and Shabbat Times fortnightly. Most recently, DayTime was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shabbat Times on October 14, 2026.

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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.*