SefirahWatch vs ClearZmanim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SefirahWatch
This app assists users in accurately counting the Sefirat HaOmer. It automatically determines the correct count based on your location and provides timely notifications, including Shabbat suppression.
- Automatic daily Omer count
- Location-based calculations
- Customizable counting notifications
- Shabbat suppression
- iPhone home and lock screen widgets
- Apple Watch complications
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SefirahWatch helps you count Sefirat HaOmer with precision. The app automatically calculates each day's nightfall based on your exact location, and can notify you at the exact moment it's time to count — with Shabbat suppression built in. Includes widgets for iPhone home and lock screens, and complications for Apple Watch.
ClearZmanim
This app offers a clear and simple way to view daily Jewish prayer times. It provides location-based calculations and home screen widgets for quick access. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like notifications and extended date viewing.
- Clear and simple design
- Location-based Zmanim calculation
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Optional notifications with ClearZmanim+
- Shortcuts for automation
- View Zmanim for multiple days
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The most beautiful way to check Zmanim every day. CLEAR AND SIMPLE DESIGN See today's upcoming Zmanim right when you open the app. Check tomorrow or yesterday's Zmanim with just a swipe.* CHECK ZMANIM, ANYWHERE No matter where you are, ClearZmanim can calculate Zmanim. ClearZmanim can even find your location via GPS if you are offline, on supported devices. ZMANIM AT A GLANCE Add ClearZmanim's widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to quickly check upcoming Zmanim without opening the app. NOTIFICATIONS With ClearZmanim+, you can be notified exactly when a Zman occurs. You can even choose how long before or after the Zman you'd like to be notified.** SHORTCUTS Calculate Zmanim in Shortcuts to use with automations. * Free users can check three days before and after the current day. ClearZmanim+ is required to view Zmanim on additional dates. ** ClearZmanim+ is required for notifications Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SefirahWatch at none against ClearZmanim's 1. SefirahWatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ClearZmanim sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. SefirahWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
SefirahWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SefirahWatch | ClearZmanim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seth Dimbert | Michael Berk |
Customer experience
SefirahWatch
ClearZmanim
In-app purchases
SefirahWatch
No in-app purchases
ClearZmanim
- ClearZmanim+3 Days trial$7.991 Year
