Smart Mosque vs MasjidNow App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Mosque
This app provides accurate Azan (Athan) times directly from your local mosque. It keeps you updated and in sync with prayer schedules, whether you use smart speakers or your phone.
- Local masjid Azan times
- Prayer schedule synchronization
- Smart speaker integration
- Mobile prayer time viewing
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Stay Connected to Your Masjid, Stay on Time for Prayer Smart Masjid makes it easy to access Azan (Athan) times directly from your local masjid. Whether you use Amazon Alexa Speakers with Smart Azan, or simply want to view prayer times on your phone, Smart Masjid keeps you updated and in sync.
MasjidNow App
This app provides real prayer times directly from masjids, a comprehensive directory of US masjids with verified information, and tools for community members to engage with their local mosque. It also offers an administrator dashboard for masjids to manage schedules, events, and donations.
- Real Adhan & Iqama times
- Masjid directory with verified info
- Browse masjid services
- RSVP to events
- Donate to masjid
- Push notifications
- Qibla compass & Islamic calendar
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MASJIDNOW — YOUR MASJID, IN YOUR POCKET Most prayer apps show you calculated times. MasjidNow shows you the actual Iqama times published by your masjid — so you know exactly when to show up. We've built the most comprehensive masjid directory in the United States, connecting Muslim communities with real, verified data from masajid across the country and soon from across the world. Plus- This app will never have ads- this is our promise! FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS ◆ Real Adhan & Iqama times published directly by your masjid — not estimates ◆ Find any masjid near you with verified hours, contact info, and directions ◆ Browse all services your masjid offers — Zakat, Jummah, Funeral, Counseling, and more ◆ RSVP to events and community gatherings ◆Donate to masjid from your phone for any purpose, or become monthly member to your masjid ◆ Instant push notifications for announcements and prayer reminders ◆ Set custom alerts and quiet hours per prayer ◆ Built-in Qibla compass and Islamic calendar FOR MASJID ADMINISTRATORS Other apps make you fill out an excel sheet for Iqama times. MasjidNow gives administrators a full management dashboard — right from their phone. ◆ Publish and update Iqama times instantly for free— your congregation sees it live ◆ Create and manage community events with RSVP tracking ◆ Send push notifications to your entire congregation in seconds ◆ Post announcements, Khutbah reminders, and community news ◆ View your donation dashboard — track revenue, members, and giving by purpose ◆ Manage your masjid's full profile and service offerings WHY MASJIDNOW? ◆ The only app where masjid admins can manage everything from their phone ◆ Most comprehensive masjid directory in the US ◆ Real Iqama times — not calculated estimates ◆ Free for all community members without ads ◆ Clean, simple interface designed for all ages ◆ Built by Muslims, for Muslims Download MasjidNow and never miss a moment of your community's spiritual life. بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MasjidNow App at 5.0 against Smart Mosque's 4.4. MasjidNow App also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MasjidNow App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Smart Mosque ships an update every 2 weeks, MasjidNow App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Mosque | MasjidNow App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saqib Khan | Nexus Gather |
Customer experience
Smart Mosque
MasjidNow App
In-app purchases
Smart Mosque
No in-app purchases
MasjidNow App
No in-app purchases
