Comparison

Tefillin vs Minute Minyan

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

Head to head
About

Tefillin

This app provides gentle, reliable reminders for putting on Tefillin, based on accurate, location-based halachic times. It simplifies building a consistent Tefillin routine with customizable notifications and flexible settings, even working offline.

Highlights
  • Smart Tefillin reminders
  • Accurate location-based zmanim
  • Customizable reminder timing
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Automatic location updates
  • Multiple halachic opinion options
Features
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Making Tefillin Reminders Simple! Building a Tefillin routine doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our app gives you gentle, reliable reminders based on proper halachic zmanim, helping you develop this meaningful practice at your own pace. Why This App Makes a Difference: Many young men find Tefillin timing confusing or worry about missing the right window. We remove that uncertainty with accurate, location-based zmanim that you can trust. No more guessing, no more rushing, just clear guidance when you need it. Key Features: Smart Reminders - Customizable notifications before zman Tefillin Accurate Zmanim - Sunrise and latest Tefillin times for your exact location Flexible Settings - Adjust reminder timing to fit your schedule Works Offline - Reliable even without internet connection Clean Interface - Simple, distraction-free design Travel-Friendly - Automatic location updates wherever you go Multiple Halachic Opinions - Choose the zman calculation that fits your minhag Your Tefillin Journey, Simplified: Whether you're just starting to put on Tefillin regularly, getting back into the habit, or want to be more consistent, this app meets you where you are. No judgment, no pressure - just the practical support you need to make this mitzvah a natural part of your day. Join thousands who've made Tefillin routine: Download now and transform your weekday mornings. Start building the habit that will serve you for life, one day at a time.

About

Minute Minyan

Features
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Your group chat can't count to 10. You know the drill. Someone needs to say Kaddish. The texts start flying. "Who's in?" "I can be there by 7." "Wait, are we at 9 or 10?" Twenty minutes later you're still counting — and half The replies are thumbs-up emojis. Minute Minyan fixes that. Find minyanim near you. Open the app and see the minyanim happening around you on a live map — Shacharis, Mincha, Maariv. Tap one to see how many have committed and how close you are. Watch it hit 10. RSVP with one tap. The counter fills in real time, so everyone can see the moment a minyan is made — no more guessing, no more "did we get there?" Start one in seconds. Need a minyan? Drop a pin, pick a time, and send it out. People nearby get notified. You just turned a group-chat headache into a real minyan. Get notified when it counts. A gentle nudge when a minyan near you needs one more, and a "Minyan made!" when you hit 10. No spam — you control what you hear about. Say Kaddish with confidence. Mark that Kaddish is needed and the people who can help will know. ---Built by Sheer Will LLC.

Screenshots

Tefillin4 screens
Minute Minyan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tefillin and Minute Minyan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tefillin versus Minute Minyan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTefillinMinute Minyan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGET STUFF DONE LLCJonathan Stark

In-app purchases

None

Tefillin

No in-app purchases

None

Minute Minyan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tefillin free?
Tefillin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minute Minyan free?
Minute Minyan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tefillin or Minute Minyan have ads?
Neither Tefillin nor Minute Minyan shows ads.

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