Comparison

Taqwa vs Sadd

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

Head to head
About

Taqwa

This app helps you focus on prayer by blocking distracting applications during prayer times. It provides accurate prayer times, allows customization of blocked apps, and tracks your prayer consistency. Earn rewards by inviting friends to use the app.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer times worldwide
  • Customizable app blocking during prayer
  • Prayer streak tracking
  • Qibla compass
  • Referral rewards system
  • Islamic design
Features
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Taqwa blocks your distracting apps during prayer time so you actually pray. No more "just one more scroll" through Fajr. No more missing Dhuhr because you got lost on Instagram. Taqwa removes the friction between you and your salah. HOW IT WORKS - Accurate prayer times based on your location - Select which apps to block during salah - When prayer time begins, those apps are locked - Tap "I prayed" to unlock — that's it YOUR SALAH, PROTECTED Other apps spend billions getting you addicted. We use the same psychology to protect your prayer. They fight for your time. We fight for your salah. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Build your streak day by day - See your prayer history at a glance - Know which prayers you're nailing and which need work - Watch your consistency grow over time SHARE THE REWARD Every person you guide to prayer, you share in their reward. Invite friends with your referral code and earn hasanat every time they pray. 15% of all proceeds support families in Gaza FEATURES - Prayer times for any location worldwide - Customizable app blocking during salah - Qibla compass - Prayer streak tracking - Beautiful Islamic design - Referral rewards system The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The first matter you will be asked about is prayer." Start your journey. Download Taqwa today. --- SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A subscription is required to use Taqwa's app blocking features. Weekly, yearly, and lifetime plans are available. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://heady-narwhal-e46.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Taqwa-2e727a2e4a3b8005bd1ed4201868b34d?pvs=74 Terms of Service: https://heady-narwhal-e46.notion.site/Taqwa-Terms-of-Service-2e827a2e4a3b8099b679e75fa14be870

About

Sadd

This app helps you prioritize prayer and deepen your faith with features like prayer accountability, daily Quranic wisdom, and spiritual tracking. Connect with a supportive community and access companion tools for remembrance and guidance.

Highlights
  • Prayer accountability and phone locking
  • Daily Hadith and Quranic reflections
  • Spiritual progress tracking
  • Community study circles (Halaqah)
  • Digital Tasbih for dhikr
  • Qibla direction finder
Features
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Sadd is your spiritual companion—an Islamic app designed to help you prioritize prayer, deepen your faith, and grow alongside a supportive community. PRAYER ACCOUNTABILITY Take control of your prayer life. Sadd locks your phone during prayer windows, blocking distractions so you can focus on what matters most. Watch your prayer streaks row as you stay consistent. QURANIC WISDOM Start each day with inspiration. Explore daily hadith narrations with beautiful imagery, authentic translations, and scholarly sources. Reflect on Qur'anic verses and deepen your Islamic knowledge—one narration at a time. SPIRITUAL TRACKING See your progress. Track your prayer stats, monitor your spiritual growth, and celebrate milestones as you build lasting habits of devotion. COMMUNITY & CONNECTION Join a Halaqah (study circle) of like-minded believers. Share your journey, learn together, and strengthen your faith as part of a supportive community. COMPANION FEATURES • Al-Qur'an: Read the Qur'an with daily reflections • Tasbih: Digital prayer beads for dhikr (remembrance) • Qibla: Find the direction of prayer anywhere • Stats: Monitor your spiritual progress DESIGNED WITH INTENTION Every element of Sadd is crafted to support your spiritual practice—from prayer timing to beautiful design that invites reflection. Make prayer a priority. Deepen your faith. Grow with your community. Download Sadd today. SADD PRO SUBSCRIPTION Sadd Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription: $3.99/month or $39.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sadd.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sadd.app/privacy

Screenshots

Taqwa4 screens
Sadd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sadd at 100% against Taqwa's 0%. Sadd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Taqwa's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Taqwa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sadd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sadd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taqwa has 45 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Taqwa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sadd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Taqwa versus Sadd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaqwaSadd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (45 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWSO Digital Inc.Sadd Tech LLC

Customer experience

Taqwa

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Sadd

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Taqwa

Subscriptions8
  • Taqwa Premium$4.997 Days
  • Taqwa Premium$7.997 Days
  • Taqwa Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Taqwa Premium2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Taqwa Premium2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Taqwa Premium$39.991 Year
  • Taqwa Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Taqwa Premium3 Days trial$119.991 Year
2 purchases

Sadd

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Taqwa free?
Taqwa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sadd free?
Sadd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taqwa or Sadd?
Sadd is rated higher. Taqwa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Sadd averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Taqwa or Sadd have ads?
Neither Taqwa nor Sadd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taqwa or Sadd?
Taqwa ships an update weekly, and Sadd weekly. Most recently, Taqwa was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sadd on October 31, 2026.

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