Athan vs Azkar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Athan
This app provides accurate prayer times and a comprehensive Islamic lifestyle guide. Track your prayers, listen to the Quran, and utilize tools like a Qibla finder and Tasbih counter. It also offers educational Islamic videos and a menstrual mode for women.
- Accurate prayer times with Azan alarm
- Al-Quran with audio and translations
- Qibla finder
- Tasbih counter
- Daily Islamic goals and streaks
- Menstrual mode for women
- Islamic calendar
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Strengthen your faith and stay connected to every prayer with Athan, the all-in-one Islamic companion trusted by millions of Muslims worldwide. Prayer Times Widget: Athan's Prayer Times Widget is available now to see daily Prayer Times right on your device’s home screen. It is simple, convenient and completely free for all users. Daily Goals, Tasks and Streaks: Simplify your daily spiritual Islamic lifestyle with Athan. Complete the following Daily Goals and Tasks to become a better Muslim: 1- Log Your daily Five Prayer 2- Listen to Al-Quran 3- Complete a Daily Tasbih / Dhikr 4- Optional Tasbih / Dhikr (Tasbih Counter) 5- Give Sadaqah (Optional) 6- Offer Nafl Prayer (Optional) 7- Customize Daily Goals as per your need Athan is the most trusted prayer time app for accurate Salah times and also includes features: - Prayer Times with Azan Alarm: - Athan Stories (short Islamic Videos) with Infinite Scrolling - Al-Quran with Audio - Dua & Athkar - Qibla finder - Menstrual Mode for Women - Islamic calendar - Tasbih Counter - Hajj and Umrah Guides Azan Alarm & Prayer Times: - Accurate prayer times worldwide for daily Five Prayer - Listen to adhan five times a day by enabling azan notifications / azan alarm - View the remaining time for each Salat & see accurate Muslim prayer times of the entire day - Never miss any of the daily Five Prayers alongwith sunrise and Qiyam time through app notificiation Athan Stories (short Islamic Videos): Athan Stories is a feature where you can watch and learn new things about Islam on a daily basis through short Islamic videos with infinite scrolling. Al Quran: - Read the Holy Quran in English and other 45+ languages Translations & transliterations - Bookmark surah & ayah of your choice Quran for iPhone - Get 2 free Holy Quran themes - Shareability of any ayah from the azan app on social media - Lookup any word, surah or ayah in the search bar on Quran for iPhone - Adjust font size & switch translations and transliterations on/off Menstrual Mode for Women Athan’s Menstrual Mode is a convenient experience for women's Prayer needs. - Mark Prayers as excused - Duas you can during menstruation - Dua & Athkar reminder - Customized notifications Dua / Athkar (Supplications): - Quranic and masnoon supplications / athkar & dua - Dua of the day card to strengthen your Imaan, daily Athkar & dua - Listen to Duas with Dua Audio Tasbih Counter: - Count your daily Dhikr, Tasbihat and Wazaif with the help of Tasbih - Complete Tasbeeh e Fatima with Tasbeeh Counter - Tasbeeh Counter with dark and light color themes - User friendly Tasbeeh Counter for Azkar and Dua’s - Make Tasbihat and Azkar with Tasbih (تسبيح) counter/Dhikr Counter Qibla Finder: Integrated Qibla finder / Qibla compass / Qibla direction worldwide with the help of our Qibla finder feature Gregorian and Islamic Calendar / Hijri Calendar: - View current Islamic / Hijri & Gregorian calendar dates and Umm-al-Qura Calendar - View list of Islamic events of Hijri year In-App Purchases: - Enjoy smooth Ad free experience with Athan Pro version (Monthly and Yearly Subscriptions) Note: Enable Auto settings to get the most accurate Islamic Prayer Times for your location. Second, kindly rotate your phone and make an 8 in the air in order to get accurate Qibla direction Follow us to stay connected. https://www.instagram.com/athan.app/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.islamicfinder.org/privacypolicy/
Azkar
This app offers a comprehensive suite of Islamic tools, including Quranic readings with tafsir and audio, accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, and a vast collection of authentic Athkar and supplications. It also features customizable reminders, worship trackers, and guides for Hajj and Umrah.
- Quran reading, tafsir, and audio recitations
- Accurate prayer times and Qibla direction
- Extensive collection of Athkar and supplications
- Customizable reminders and worship trackers
- Hajj and Umrah guides
- Tasbih counter and Ruqyah section
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Azkar App is your daily companion for enhancing spirituality and facilitating Islamic practices. It provides a comprehensive collection of authentic Athkar (remembrances) and supplications from the Qur’an and Sunnah, along with innovative features designed to meet the needs of Muslims in their daily lives. Join millions of users and experience a complete spiritual journey with Azkar App, crafted to serve every Muslim. Key Features - Morning & Evening Athkar, Sleep & Wake-up Athkar, Prayer Athkar, and more: A modern and user-friendly interface with an audio player and repetition counter. - My Athkar Section: Create and customize your own Athkar according to your needs. - Qur’an (Reading, Tafsir, and Audio): Enjoy an eye-friendly reading experience with font and color customization, translations in multiple languages, and easy-to-understand Tafsir. You can also listen or download recitations by your favorite reciter. - Khatmah: Set a Qur’an completion plan with daily reading reminders. - Prayer Times, Qibla Direction, and Hijri Calendar: View the Islamic calendar, accurate prayer times, and Qibla direction, with a monthly prayer calendar that can be shared. - Adhan & Full Adhan Alerts: Choose from a variety of Adhan voices with pre-Adhan reminders. - Reminders Section: Create reminders for specific Athkar, supplications, or important events with customizable sound and repetition options. - Daily Content Updates: Get Dua of the Day, Ayah of the Day, and Video of the Day with valuable tips and inspiring stories. - Various Azkar: A variety of supplications with customizable backgrounds, ready for sharing. - Ramadan Section: Essential Ramadan features including Prayer & Fasting Tracker, Daily Duas, Zakat Calculator, and more. - Daily Quranic Benefits: Daily insights into Qur’anic verses for contemplation. - Worship Trackers: Tools to track Athkar, fasting, and prayers, helping you stay consistent and improve commitment. - Tasbih Counter: Perform electronic Dhikr with an easy-to-use digital Tasbih. - Ruqyah (Islamic Healing): Authentic Ruqyah texts from the Qur’an and Sunnah, with an audio listening option. - Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Biography in Videos: Engaging video content about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). - 99 Names of Allah. - Surah Al-Kahf Reminder for Fridays. - Hajj & Umrah Guide: Step-by-step instructions for performing Hajj and Umrah. - Islamic & Ramadan WhatsApp Stickers: Updated Islamic and Ramadan sticker packs with easy export to WhatsApp. - Istighfar (Forgiveness) Alerts: Get reminders for seeking forgiveness and making Dhikr at customizable intervals (e.g., every 10 minutes or once a day). - Qiyam-ul-Layl (Night Prayer) Alerts. - Live Activities & Widgets: Quick access to features like prayer times, Hijri date, various azkar, Khatmah, prayer tracker, fasting tracker, and more from the home screen and lock screen. - Professional & Customizable Design: Choose your favorite background, and enable dark mode for a better visual experience. - …and many more great features you’ll love! Why Azkar App? Azkar App is a comprehensive Islamic tool, combining authenticity with modern technology to fulfill your spiritual and daily needs. Take this opportunity to increase your daily rewards and strengthen your connection with Allah. Download Azkar App now and embark on an uninterrupted spiritual journey filled with Dhikr and supplication. Privacy Policy: https://hamzaaa.com/azkar/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://hamzaaa.com/azkar/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Athan at every 2 weeks against Azkar's every 2 months. Azkar's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Athan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Azkar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Athan against 4.7 for Azkar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50K and 46K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Athan's written reviews are positive against 86% of Azkar's.
Athan ships an update every 2 weeks, Azkar every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Athan | Azkar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (50K ratings) — better | 4.7 (46K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | 86.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50K — better | 46K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | #190 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 287 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Islamic Finder | Hamza Oqbah |
Customer experience
Athan
Azkar
User reviews
Athan
From 50K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💯 Excellent app with many useful features
- 🙏 Helps users stay connected to their faith
- 🕋 Accurate prayer times and Qibla direction
- 📚 Comprehensive Quran and Dua resources
- 🎯 Helpful prayer tracking and goal-setting
Room to improve
- 🔍 Inconsistent Qibla direction
- 🔊 Disruptive ads during prayers and Quran reading
- 🔁 Subscription issues and need to restore purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🚫 Lack of consideration for menstruating women
Azkar
From 46K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙏 Good job
- 👍 Helpful and entertaining
- 🕋 Brings user closer to Allah
- 📱 Convenient widgets and lock screen features
- 🌟 Amazing, best app ever
Room to improve
- 🐛 Widgets not working or disappearing
- 🔊 Partial adhan playback
- ⏱️ Prayer times not accurate
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 💤 Autoplay feature removed
Bugs and requests
Athan
Reported bugs
4 issues- Prayer time notifications not working
- Prayer tracking data disappearing or not syncing
- App freezing or crashing on certain actions
- Incorrect prayer time calculations in some locations
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to track missed prayers due to menstruation
- Improved prayer time notifications (e.g. on Apple Watch)
- More language options for translations and transliterations
- Customizable home screen and widget
Azkar
Reported bugs
4 issues- Widgets not working or disappearing
- Prayer times inaccurate
- App crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back autoplay for adhkar
- Add more reciters and athan voices
- Include Quran transliteration
- Add Tafseer (Quranic commentary)
- Ability to manually set prayer times for a whole month
In-app purchases
Athan
- Athan Premium monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Athan Premium Yearly$11.991 Year
- Athan Pack$0.99
- Buy Quran Pro$0.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
Azkar
- ازالة الاعلانات شهري$1.991 Month
- ازالة الاعلانات سنوي$19.991 Year
