NourAthan vs Sun Based Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NourAthan
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NourAthan is your daily companion for the Holy Quran, Athan, and prayer. Built with care for Muslims everywhere, NourAthan brings together the essentials in one calm and accessible experience: the Holy Quran, reliable prayer times, flexible Athan reminders, daily Dhikr, Qibla, Apple Watch support, and more—all free to use, ad-free, and tracking-free. Why NourAthan • Free to use • No ads • No tracking • No paywall for essential features • Calm, respectful, and easy to use Core Features • The Holy Quran: A beautiful, accessible reading experience for your daily devotion • Daily Dhikr & Tasbeeh: Always within reach on your home screen and Apple Watch • Reliable prayer times throughout the day • Flexible Athan and prayer reminders • Qibla direction when you need it • Apple Watch companion support • AirPlay support for a more present Athan experience at home • Helpful widgets for quick access • Privacy-first design without unnecessary barriers Designed Around the Essentials NourAthan focuses on what matters most: keeping your daily devotions accessible, clear, and present in your life. Every core feature is available without the usual clutter, pressure, or distraction. Privacy First NourAthan is built to respect your attention and your privacy. No ad-driven design. No unnecessary tracking. No paywall between you and essential Islamic features. For Your Daily Faith, With Care Whether you are reading the Quran, doing your daily Dhikr, checking the next prayer, finding the Qibla, or listening to Athan through AirPlay, NourAthan is designed to support a calmer and more accessible experience.
Sun Based Time
This app uses the sun's position to help you schedule your day and set alarms. It offers features like countdowns to sunrise and sunset, and alarms based on solar events or desired sleep duration. Visualize the sun's path and integrate with your calendar for a natural approach to time management.
- Sun-based clock
- Countdown to sunrise/sunset
- Visualize sun's path
- Alarms by sun position
- Wake by sleep duration
- Sleep window by sunset/sunrise
- Calendar integration
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A clock and alarm app based on the sun, using the position of the sun where you are, with sleep scheduling in relation to sunrise and sunset. Sun Based Time gives you a grounded way to align with natural light. FEATURES ◆ Sun Based Clock - Countdown to Sunrise & Sunset Always know how long until sunrise or sunset. ◆ Visualize the Sun's Path Easily get a feel for which part of the day you are in. ◆ Set Alarms by the Sun Schedule alarms relative to sunrise, sunset, or solar noon. ◆ Wake Alarm by Sleep Duration Choose how long you want to sleep and dynamically wake after that long. ◆ Sleep Window by Sunset or Sunrise Set your sleep window in relation to sunset or sunrise. ◆ Custom Alarm Tones Choose from a curated set of calming default tones, or pick your own. Wake the way you want to wake. ◆ Calendar View A calendar grounded in the cyclical energies that shape the earth. With calendar integrations like Google Calendar. ◆ Privacy-Respecting Your data stays on your phone. Solar position based time is in tune with the rhythms you experience. Sun Based Time gives you a reference so you can increase your awareness of the relationships between cycles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From sunset, sunrise.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sun Based Time at 15.1 against NourAthan's 26.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NourAthan | Sun Based Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sidi Mohamed Idrissi Yaghir | JAVED SHAH |
In-app purchases
NourAthan
No in-app purchases
Sun Based Time
No in-app purchases









