Comparison

AWAPP vs Planetary Hours

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

Head to head
About

AWAPP

Features
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Awapp (أَوَّاب) is built for daily worship—Adhan and Iqama alerts you control, reliable salah times, Qibla, morning and evening Adhkar, Istikhara, and a Hijri calendar beside the Gregorian date. A focused experience without unnecessary clutter. Why Awapp? Prayer times use trusted calculation methods for your location, with practical support when you travel. Accessibility is a first-class concern: VoiceOver, readable layouts, and ongoing improvements for blind and low-vision users. No account is required, there is no social feed, and the app is designed for worship—not distraction. Location is used only for prayer times and Qibla, as explained in the in-app Privacy Policy. Prayer times See Fajr through Isha for your location. Choose a calculation method used in your country or mosque. When you travel, adjust for local prayer schedules more easily. Adhan and Iqama Turn alerts on or off for each prayer. Add Iqama reminders where your community prays after the Adhan. Qibla Use the compass to face the Qibla. Spoken guidance reads direction aloud—useful in low light or when you cannot read the screen. Widgets Check the next prayer from the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Multiple widget sizes are available. Adhkar and Istikhara Morning and evening Adhkar, plus Istikhara, available in Arabic, English, Urdu, Indonesian, and more. Quran recitation Listen to recitation on selected Adhkar cards. Playback is optional and stays inside the card you opened. Hijri calendar View the Islamic date alongside the Gregorian calendar. Accessibility VoiceOver support, readable layouts, and improvements for blind and low-vision users. Privacy Designed for worship without clutter. No social feed. No sign-in required for prayer times or Adhkar. Location is used for times and Qibla; see the in-app Privacy Policy.

About

Planetary Hours

This app provides a dynamic clock that displays planetary hours, adapting to the natural flow of the sun. It offers real-time calculations based on your location and supports various iOS features like Live Activities and Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance timing updates.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island & Live Activities
  • Apple Watch Complications
  • StandBy & Lock Screen Widgets
  • Interactive Home Screen Widgets
  • Precision Astronomy Calculations
  • Offline Processing
  • Customizable Notifications
Features
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Unlock the ancient rhythm of time with Planetary Hours. Unlike standard mechanical clocks, planetary hours adapt to the natural flow of the sun, dividing day and night into unequal segments ruled by the seven classical planets. Whether you practice electional astrology, planetary magic, or simply wish to align your schedule with cosmic rhythms, this app is your precision tool. EXCLUSIVE iOS FEATURES We leverage the full power of your device to keep you in sync without opening the app: Dynamic Island & Live Activities Track the current planetary ruler and remaining time instantly from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Never miss a transition again. Pro Apple Watch Experience • Complications: Rich data on your wrist. See the current planet, symbol, and countdown directly on your favorite watch face (Modular, Infograph, Circular supported). • Standalone App: Fully functional on Apple Watch, no iPhone needed nearby. StandBy & Lock Screen Widgets Turn your iPhone into a magical altar clock at night. Our StandBy widgets look stunning on your nightstand, while Lock Screen widgets give you at-a-glance timing updates. Interactive Home Screen Widgets Beautiful, data-rich widgets that adapt to Light and Dark mode. View the current hour, next transition, and day/night progress directly from your Home Screen. CORE FEATURES • Precision Astronomy: Real-time calculation based on your exact GPS coordinates and local sunrise/sunset. • Chaldean Order: Accurate sequence for all 7 classical planets (Saturn to Moon). • Privacy First: All calculations happen offline on your device. No tracking, no data collection. • Notification System: Get notified exactly when the planetary hour changes. Download now to synchronize your life with the solar rhythm.

Screenshots

AWAPP4 screens
Planetary Hours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AWAPP at Free against Planetary Hours's $4.99. AWAPP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On update cadence, ads, 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

AWAPP is free to download; Planetary Hours costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWAPP ships an update every 3 weeks, Planetary Hours monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AWAPP versus Planetary Hours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWAPPPlanetary Hours
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFahad Aldosari雪 蔺

In-app purchases

None

AWAPP

No in-app purchases

None

Planetary Hours

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AWAPP free?
AWAPP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetary Hours free?
Planetary Hours costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AWAPP or Planetary Hours have ads?
Neither AWAPP nor Planetary Hours shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWAPP or Planetary Hours?
AWAPP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planetary Hours monthly. Most recently, AWAPP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planetary Hours on October 24, 2026.

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