Comparison

DIAS vs Approaching Iftar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DIAS

Features
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Sharjah Islamic Affairs – Prayer Times, Qibla & More Stay spiritually connected wherever you are with the official app from the Department of Islamic Affairs, Sharjah. Designed to help Muslims fulfill their religious duties with ease, the app offers accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, Hijri calendar, and more—direct from the trusted source in the Emirate. Whether you're at home or traveling, the app ensures you never miss a prayer, guiding you with precision, wisdom, and a spirit of faith. Key Features: Prayer Times: Automatically updated daily for all five prayers based on your location. Qibla Direction: Accurate Qibla compass using GPS for anywhere in the world. Hijri Calendar: View Islamic dates and important events. Fatwas, Lectures & Reminders: Access sermons, religious guidance, and educational content. Mosque Locator: Find nearby mosques with ease. Prayer Notifications: Get alerts before every Adhan. Ramadan & Hijri Updates: Special content and features during holy months. This app reflects the Department’s mission: to convey God's call with wisdom and good advice, facilitate worship in an atmosphere of faith, and support all efforts that elevate religion and the nation.

About

Approaching Iftar

Features
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Approaching Iftar is a practical companion app that helps you learn the exact Iftar time accurately and on time throughout Ramadan. Based on your location, the app automatically calculates Iftar time and keeps you prepared with a live countdown and smart reminders. More than just a time app, it supports the spirit of Ramadan with helpful features that let you follow the remaining time before Iftar and stay aware of the approaching moment so you never miss it. Key Features • Accurate Iftar time based on your location • Live countdown to Iftar • Reminder notifications before Iftar • Simple, fast, and user-friendly interface • Ramadan-focused content • Battery efficient design Whether you are at home or outside, track Iftar time with confidence. Approaching Iftar keeps you ready, right on time.

Screenshots

DIAS4 screens
Approaching Iftar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DIAS at none against Approaching Iftar's shown. Approaching Iftar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIAS ships an update every 4 months, Approaching Iftar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DIAS versus Approaching Iftar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIASApproaching Iftar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNAWAF QASSIM SHAHINserhat keklik

In-app purchases

None

DIAS

No in-app purchases

None

Approaching Iftar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIAS free?
DIAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Approaching Iftar free?
Approaching Iftar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIAS or Approaching Iftar have ads?
Approaching Iftar shows ads; DIAS does not.
Which is updated more often, DIAS or Approaching Iftar?
DIAS ships an update every 4 months, and Approaching Iftar every 2 weeks. Most recently, DIAS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Approaching Iftar on October 7, 2026.

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