Mincha Time vs Prep4Shab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mincha Time
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Pray Mincha — bring the Geulah. This app helps you fulfill the powerful mitzvah of Mincha every day, with precise reminders based on your location. No setup, no account — just install and stay connected. Why Mincha? Our Sages teach that Mincha has a unique spiritual power. With one short prayer, said at the right time, you can uplift your entire day — and even help bring the redemption. What You Get: Exact zmanim based on your location Timely reminders for Mincha Gedola, Mincha Ketana, and before sunset Automatically pauses on Shabbat and Yom Tov Works worldwide, supports 6 languages Anonymous use — no login required Simple. Uplifting. Always on time.
Prep4Shab
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Prep4Shab – Your Ultimate Companion for Shabbat Preparation The perfect app for anyone who wants to be fully ready for Shabbat on time—without forgetting a thing! IShabat helps you organize your weekly Shabbat preparations in a smart and efficient way. What makes the app special? Accurate Shabbat Times • Automatically updated based on the weekly Torah portion Smart To-Do List • Create your own personalized Shabbat preparation checklist • Mark tasks as completed • The list resets automatically after Shabbat begins • Never forget to turn on the plata or fill the hot-water urn again! Custom Notifications • Receive reminders before Shabbat starts • Adjust notification times to your needs • Clear and friendly messages in Hebrew Additional Benefits: • Simple and intuitive Hebrew interface • Works offline (after initial update) • Easy to use for all ages • No annoying ads • Completely free! Customer Support Got a question or suggestion? Contact us directly from within the app! Download Prep4Shab now and organize your Shabbat preparations with ease! Shabbat Shalom!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Prep4Shab at 15.1 against Mincha Time's 18.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mincha Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Prep4Shab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mincha Time | Prep4Shab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ohad Mayrom | Goor Lavi |
In-app purchases
Mincha Time
No in-app purchases
Prep4Shab
No in-app purchases





