Comparison

Nafs vs Saafi

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

Head to head
About

Nafs

This app helps Muslims cultivate better digital habits by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers tools like a panic button for urges, daily pledges, Quranic verses, and a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Content blocking for apps and websites
  • Panic button for urges
  • Daily pledges and progress tracking
  • Quranic verses and dhikr
  • Anonymous community support
  • Relapse assistance
Features
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Nafs helps Muslims build better digital habits and reduce useless content through content blocking apps and websites, dhikr, dua , Quran and a community. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your intention — pledge for today, reflect on yesterday 2. When an urge hits — tap the panic button, see your reasons, read a Quranic ayah 3. Block trigger apps and certain sites — when you open one, say Bismillah before entering WHAT'S INSIDE Panic Button — one tap when an urge hits. your reasons for change, a matched Quranic ayah, and a guided intervention to ride it out. Daily Pledge — check in every morning. see how many Muslims are pledging alongside you today. Nafs Shield — block trigger apps and websites on your device using Apple's Screen Time API. when you open a shielded app, a Quran verse pauses you before you enter. 90-Day Journey — track progress through four stages of the nafs: Ammara, Lawwama, Mutma'inna, Radiyya. Relapse Help — no shame spiral. practical steps to get back on track the same day. Ummah — anonymous companions on the same path. send an SOS when you need support. no real names, no judgment. Progress Calendar — visual month-by-month view. green for clean days. watch the pattern build. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Nafs requires a subscription to access all features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The monthly or annual subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. If you purchase a subscription before your free trial ends, the remaining trial period will be forfeited. *All tools require a subscription. * terms of use: https://controlnafs.com/terms.html privacy policy: https://controlnafs.com/privacy.html feedback: reza@controlnafs.com

About

Saafi

This app supports Muslims in their spiritual journey by facilitating worship, offering beneficial Islamic content, and encouraging daily good deeds. It provides tools to track prayers, engage with the Quran and Hadith, and offers a 'Rescue Mode' for moments of temptation.

Highlights
  • Daily prayer tracking
  • Quran and Hadith reminders
  • Dua and Dhikr collection
  • Good deed logging
  • Spiritual progress monitoring
  • Rescue Mode for temptation
  • Tawbah and return to worship support
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Saafi was built for Muslims who want to get closer to Allah and break the cycle of adult content through worship, reminders, and daily acts of good. The goal is simple: make it easier to worship, remember Allah, read something beneficial, and keep coming back even after a difficult day. With Saafi, you can: - Track your daily prayers - Read or listen to Quran reminders - Read hadith, dua, dhikr, and short Islamic reminders - Add good deeds throughout the day - Check in on your closeness to Allah - See your progress without turning worship into pressure When you feel tested, Rescue Mode gives you something better to turn to. It brings together Quran, hadith, dua, real-world reminders, and simple prompts to help you pause, remember Allah, and make the right choice. If you slip, Saafi helps you return. Make tawbah, do what needs to be done, and get back to worship without giving up on yourself. Saafi is not about shame. It is about returning to Allah, one prayer, one verse, one good deed at a time. Saafi Membership: Saafi offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing memberships with a 14-day free trial where available. Payment is charged through your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel anytime in Apple Subscriptions. Saafi is spiritual self-improvement support. It is not medical care, therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support. If you need urgent or professional help, contact a qualified professional or local emergency services. Terms: https://saafiapp.com/terms Privacy: https://saafiapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Nafs4 screens
Saafi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Saafi at freemium against Nafs's subscription. Saafi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Nafs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nafs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Saafi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saafi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nafs ships an update weekly, Saafi every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nafs versus Saafi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNafsSaafi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB100 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTazkiyah Labs LLCSaafi Studios LLC

Customer experience

Nafs

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Saafi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nafs

Subscriptions2
  • Nafs Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Nafs Annual$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Saafi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Nafs free?
Nafs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saafi free?
Saafi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nafs or Saafi?
Saafi is rated higher. Nafs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Saafi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nafs or Saafi have ads?
Nafs shows ads; Saafi does not.
Which is updated more often, Nafs or Saafi?
Nafs ships an update weekly, and Saafi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nafs was updated on October 31, 2026 and Saafi on October 31, 2026.

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