Comparison

Ramadan Diary vs Zad Ramadan

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

Head to head
About

Ramadan Diary

This app helps Muslims reflect and document their spiritual journey during Ramadan. It offers a private space to journal daily reflections, track Zakat obligations, and store memories locally on your device. Designed for intentional individuals, it focuses on sincerity and growth without ads or gamification.

Highlights
  • Daily journal entries
  • Golden Moment Dua logging
  • Zakat obligation tracker
  • Private local data storage
  • Offline support
  • Photo and journal backups
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Don’t just count the days. Make them count. Ramadan moves fast. Between the fasting, the prayers, and the daily responsibilities of life, the spiritual essence of the month can sometimes blur into a routine. Ramadan Diary is designed for the intentional Muslim who wants to slow down, reflect, and capture the "Golden Moment" of every single day. Unlike standard tracker apps that gamify your worship, Ramadan Diary focuses on quality, privacy, and sincerity. It is a quiet space to document your growth, manage your obligations, and disconnect from the noise. KEY FEATURES: The Daily Journal Capture your day in minutes. Log your mood, upload a photo memory, and write a "Golden Moment" Dua. At the end of the month, your entries tell the story of your spiritual journey. Zakat Obligation Tracker Treat your Zakat like the serious pillar it is. Set your total liability goal and "burn down" the amount as you make payments. No mixing up Zakat with general charity—just a clear, precise tool to fulfill your duty. Private by Design (Local First) Your spiritual reflections are between you and Allah. Your data is stored locally on your device. We do not track your Duas, analyze your journal, or sell your data. Offline Support: Works without an internet connection. Backups: Create backups of your photos and journals. Designed for the Intentional Professional. No ads. No gamification. No noise. Just you and your Ramadan.

About

Zad Ramadan

This app helps users maintain spiritual consistency during Ramadan and beyond with features like Quran reading, prayer times, and daily reflections. It offers a private, ad-free experience with no account required. Key tools include a Zakah calculator and Qibla direction finder.

Highlights
  • Offline Quran reading
  • Daily adhkar and reminders
  • Accurate prayer times
  • Qibla direction finder
  • Zakah calculator
  • Islamic content
Features
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Zad Ramadan is a calm and simple companion designed to help you stay consistent in worship during Ramadan and beyond. Features: • Qur’an reading with offline access to core content • Path Companion for deeper reflection and understanding • Gentle reminders and daily adhkar • Accurate prayer times by city or optional location access • Qibla direction • Easy-to-use Zakah calculator • Short, beneficial Islamic content Privacy First No account required. The app is completely free and ad-free. If you choose to enable location services, they are used only to provide accurate prayer times while using the app.

Screenshots

Ramadan Diary4 screens
Zad Ramadan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ramadan Diary and Zad Ramadan are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ramadan Diary against 5.0 for Zad Ramadan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ramadan Diary versus Zad Ramadan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRamadan DiaryZad Ramadan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShafath SyedESLAH ABDULFATAH,ALI ALOWDI

In-app purchases

None

Ramadan Diary

No in-app purchases

None

Zad Ramadan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ramadan Diary free?
Ramadan Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zad Ramadan free?
Zad Ramadan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ramadan Diary or Zad Ramadan?
Ramadan Diary and Zad Ramadan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Ramadan Diary or Zad Ramadan have ads?
Neither Ramadan Diary nor Zad Ramadan shows ads.

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