DIAS vs Approaching Iftar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DIAS
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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.
Approaching Iftar
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | DIAS | Approaching Iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NAWAF QASSIM SHAHIN | serhat keklik |
In-app purchases
DIAS
No in-app purchases
Approaching Iftar
No in-app purchases









