Himmah vs Safa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Himmah
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Stay focused. Stay grounded. Stay connected. Himmah (ูู ุฉ), Arabic for ambition and determination, is a focus timer built for students and professionals who want to be productive without losing their spiritual connection. - Pomodoro Timer Work in proven 25-minute focus sprints with short breaks in between. Customize your session lengths, break durations, and daily goals. - Quran Sounds Choose from a curated selection of Quran recitations to accompany your study sessions. Let the words of Allah keep you grounded while you work. - Nature Sounds Rain, forest, ocean waves, white noise, immersive soundscapes that help you enter a deep flow state. - Study with Friends Create or join a study room and focus together in real-time. See who's active, hold each other accountable, and celebrate completed sessions. - More Features โข Daily focus streaks and session history โข Customizable focus / break intervals โข Do Not Disturb mode integration โข Beautiful, distraction-free UI Himmah โ because your goals deserve your full attention. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Safa
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Mind full, too many tasks? Safa starts with the mess itself. Brain-dump everything on your mind by voice or text. Safa pulls out the tasks and breaks each one into tiny steps, the first one just two minutes. Starting is the hardest part; Safa makes it the easiest. โ Smart brain dump: urgent first, clear steps with time estimates. โ One step at a time: a calm breathing timer with rain, sea or fireplace sounds. โ Lock-screen timer (new): the current step and time left on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. โ Home Screen widget (new): today's progress and the next step at a glance. โ An oasis that grows: every 25 focused minutes plants a palm. โ Weekly report (new): a colorful story-size card, ready to share. โ Gentle reminders (new): streak protection, best-time nudges, Friday report. โ Learns your rhythm: best focus time and smarter estimates. โ Six color themes. Privacy first: tasks and stats stay on your device. No account, no ads, no tracking. SAFA PRO โข Unlimited AI breakdowns (free: 3 per day) โข All focus sounds โข All six themes โข Deeper insights Monthly or yearly subscription; the yearly plan includes a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation or when the trial ends, and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings โ Apple ID โ Subscriptions. Terms: https://nahla90044.github.io/safa-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://nahla90044.github.io/safa-legal/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Safa at every 3 months against Himmah's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Himmah ships an update every 12 months, Safa every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Himmah | Safa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Mohsen | Nahlah Alotaibi |
In-app purchases
Himmah
No in-app purchases
Safa
No in-app purchases








