Comparison

Prayer Memory vs Rakati

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

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About

Prayer Memory

Features
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Prayer Memory helps Muslims stay focused during salah and Taraweeh with silent haptic guidance and visual rakaa timing on iPhone and Apple Watch. From daily prayers to Ramadan: β€’ Taraweeh mode for night prayers β€’ Silent Apple Watch haptics for each rakaa transition β€’ Prayer Mode with personal rakaa timing calibration β€’ Wudu tracking β€’ Tasbih / dhikr counter β€’ Widgets, watch complications, and iCloud sync BEST EXPERIENCE: Turn on Silent Mode on your Apple Watch before praying. Haptic vibrations still work β€” you feel every rakaa change on your wrist without any sound. Pair with Do Not Disturb for a fully uninterrupted prayer. HOW IT WORKS 1. CALIBRATE Select your prayer (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, or Taraweeh) and pray normally. Tap or scroll at the end of each rakaa - the app records your personal timing. 2. PRAYER MODE & MANUAL PRAYER Prayer Mode starts a countdown based on your calibration β€” feel haptic vibrations on Apple Watch at each rakaa transition. The app advances automatically so you never lose count. Manual Prayer lets you count each rakaa yourself with a tap or the Digital Crown β€” no calibration needed. 3. TRACK View your prayer history, monitor your Wudu status, and see your progress over time. All data syncs across your devices with iCloud. FEATURES - Silent Haptic Feedback - Feel each rakaa change on your wrist - Personal Timing - Based on your own calibration, not generic estimates - Prayer Mode - Advances to the next rakaa based on your calibrated timing - Manual Prayer - Count rakaas with tap or Digital Crown, no calibration required - Taraweeh Mode - Track 12-rakaa prayers during Ramadan - Tasbih Counter - Tap counter for dhikr with light haptic - Wudu Tracking - Quick toggle to track your ablution status - Prayer History - View all completed prayers with stats - iCloud Sync - Data syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - iOS Widgets - Add to Home Screen or Lock Screen for quick access - Watch Complications - Add to any watch face, opens Manual Prayer with one tap - Digital Crown - Scroll to count rakaas on Apple Watch - Siri Integration - 'Hey Siri, start my prayer' - Works Offline - No internet required for core features - Bilingual - Full English and Arabic support AVAILABLE ON IPHONE, APPLE WATCH & IPAD Use Prayer Memory on whichever device suits the moment. All devices sync automatically via iCloud. Apple Watch works standalone. QUICK ACCESS - Add the Watch Complication - one tap opens Manual Prayer from any watch face - Add the Lock Screen Widget - instant access without unlocking - Use Siri - voice activate hands-free PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your devices and syncs only through your personal iCloud. We do not collect any personal information. No account required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.prayermemory.com/en/privacy

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Rakati

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Rakati – Stay Present in Every Prayer Rakati is designed to help you stay focused and remove doubt during your prayer. It quietly tracks your rakβ€˜at and brings together essential tools in a calm, distraction-free experience. Automatic Rakβ€˜at Counting: Rakati uses your device’s camera to detect movement during prayer and keep count of your rakβ€˜at. No interaction is required, allowing you to remain fully present during your Salah. Prayer Times & Qibla: Access accurate prayer times and a clear Qibla direction whenever you need them, all within a simple and easy-to-use interface. Adhkar, Dhikr & Duas: Read Adhkar in Arabic, with transliteration and translation. Organise your own collection and access supplications throughout the day. Designed for Focus: Rakati is built with intention. Minimal interface during prayer. No distractions or interruptions. Simple, respectful design. It supports your prayer without becoming part of it. Privacy First: Your privacy is respected at all times. No accounts required No data tracking No ads All functionality is designed to work securely on your device. A Thoughtful Companion: Rakati is not a teaching platform or a replacement for prayer. It is a quiet companion designed to support focus, clarity, and peace of mind. Rakati is a simple and private Muslim prayer app featuring rakβ€˜at tracking, prayer times, Qibla direction, and adhkar.

Screenshots

Prayer Memory4 screens
Rakati4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rakati at none against Prayer Memory's 1. Prayer Memory's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Prayer Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Rakati asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Prayer Memory versus Rakati: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer MemoryRakati
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLayth Abo MajdadWasilo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prayer Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Memory Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
None

Rakati

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prayer Memory free?
Prayer Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rakati free?
Rakati is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prayer Memory or Rakati have ads?
Neither Prayer Memory nor Rakati shows ads.

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