Fajr Buddy vs Juma Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fajr Buddy
This alarm app ensures you never miss Fajr by requiring you to scan an NFC tag placed away from your bed to turn off the alarm. It offers a single snooze option and integrates with system alarms to bypass silent modes.
- NFC tag dismissal to stop alarms
- One-time 5-minute snooze
- System alarm integration (Do Not Disturb override)
- Multiple alarm settings
- Clean dark user interface
- Local data storage, no account needed
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Fajr Buddy is the alarm app built for one purpose: making sure you never miss Fajr again. Most alarm apps let you dismiss with a single tap — making it far too easy to roll over and go back to sleep. Fajr Buddy is different. To turn off your alarm, you must physically get up and scan an NFC tag placed anywhere in your home — your bathroom, your prayer mat, your kitchen. No scan, no silence. HOW IT WORKS • Set your Fajr alarm (or any alarm) in the app • Place your NFC tag somewhere that requires you to get out of bed • When the alarm rings, scan the tag to dismiss it • One-time snooze available — but only once, and it only delays by 5 minutes FEATURES • AlarmKit Integration (New) — Native, critical-level system alarms that override your phone's Silent switch and Do Not Disturb modes. • NFC Tag Dismissal — the only way to stop the alarm is to scan your registered tag • One-Time Snooze — postpones all subsequent alarms by 5 minutes, once per day • Lost Tag Mode — if you've misplaced your tag, hold the Lost Tag button for 60 seconds to dismiss without scanning • Multiple Alarms — set separate alarms for Fajr, Suhoor, or any time you need • Test Alarm — schedule a test ring in 10 seconds to verify everything is working • Re-register NFC Tag — replace your tag at any time from Settings • Clean Dark UI — distraction-free design built for use in low light YOUR PRIVACY Fajr Buddy collects zero data. No account needed. No internet connection required. All alarm times and settings are stored locally on your device only. Your NFC tag ID never leaves your phone. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 26.1 or later Whether you struggle to wake up for Fajr or simply want a more disciplined morning, Fajr Buddy gives you the accountability you need. بارك الله فيكم
Juma Time
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Juma Time helps Muslims find nearby mosques and discover accurate Friday Jumu'ah prayer times — reported and verified by the community. FEATURES - Find mosques near your location instantly - Browse crowdsourced Jumu'ah prayer times - Support multiple congregations per mosque - Save your favourite mosques for quick access - Submit and verify mosque listings - Report prayer times directly from mosque notices Whether you're travelling, relocating, or just looking for a new mosque, Juma Time makes it easy to find where and when to pray Jumu'ah. Built by Muslims, for Muslims.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Juma Time at every 3 days against Fajr Buddy's every 3 weeks. Juma Time also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fajr Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Juma Time every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fajr Buddy | Juma Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UPPER LIMIT LABS PRIVATE LIMITED | Aqib Ahmed |
In-app purchases
Fajr Buddy
No in-app purchases
Juma Time
No in-app purchases









