Comparison

iQibla vs Day Grid

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

Head to head
About

iQibla

This Islamic companion app offers a precise Qibla compass, accurate prayer times with Athan notifications, a full Quran with translations and recitations, and a collection of Athkar & Duaa. It also includes a Dhikr counter and bookmarking features for a comprehensive spiritual experience.

Highlights
  • Precise Qibla compass
  • Accurate prayer times with Athan
  • Full Quran with translation
  • Audio recitation by 6 reciters
  • Athkar & Duaa collection
  • Dhikr counter with progress tracking
Features
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iQibla is your all-in-one Islamic companion — beautifully designed with a precise Qibla compass, accurate prayer times, Quran reader, and a comprehensive collection of Athkar & Duaa. QIBLA COMPASS - Precise real-time compass pointing toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah - Distance to Masjid Al-Haram displayed in kilometers - Haptic feedback when aligned with the Qibla direction PRAYER TIMES - Accurate prayer times based on your GPS location - Umm Al-Qura calculation method - Athan notifications with your choice of 6 beautiful Athan sounds - Live countdown to the next prayer - Hijri date display QURAN - Complete Holy Quran with Uthmani Arabic text - English translation (Sahih International) - 6 world-renowned reciters for audio recitation - Ayah bookmarking - Auto-scroll while listening ATHKAR & DUAA - Morning, Evening, Sleep, and After Prayer Athkar - Quranic Duaa and Daily Supplications - Dhikr counter with progress tracking - Bookmark your favorite Athkar - Search across all categories Designed with care for the Muslim community worldwide.

About

Day Grid

Features
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Day Grid is the event tracker that keeps every important date visible — right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Count down to birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, trips, weddings, exams, and goals. When less than 24 hours remain, your countdown switches to a live timer automatically. YOUR YEAR AT A GLANCE See every single day of the year in one compact grid. Events appear as emoji instead of numbers — so birthdays, holidays, and milestones pop out instantly without opening the app. No other countdown app shows you the full year picture like this. COUNTDOWNS THAT STAY VISIBLE Add beautiful countdown widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. See exactly how many days are left until your next important event — always in sight, never buried. TRACK THE DATES THAT MATTER Use Day Grid for: - Birthdays and anniversaries - Holidays and vacations - Weddings and graduations - Exams and deadlines - Trips and upcoming plans - Goals and personal milestones - Any date you are looking forward to FEATURES - Countdown widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen - Full-year calendar grid with emoji event markers - Live timer when under 24 hours remain - Days until, time since, and time passed views - Upcoming event widgets - Yearly recurring events - Custom weekly holidays - Local event reminders - No account required - Simple, focused design Day Grid Pro unlocks unlimited events and all premium widgets. Plans and localized pricing shown inside the app. The event tracker that keeps every important date in sight. Day Grid Pro (Auto-Renewing Subscription) - Monthly and yearly plans available - Price varies by region — shown in-app before purchase - Payment charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends - Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://daygridapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iQibla4 screens
Day Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iQibla at none against Day Grid's 3. iQibla also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). Day Grid's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Day Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iQibla asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iQibla ships an update every 3 weeks, Day Grid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iQibla versus Day Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriQiblaDay Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhaled AlsamahiUrmin Hirpara

In-app purchases

None

iQibla

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Day Grid

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is iQibla free?
iQibla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Day Grid free?
Day Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iQibla or Day Grid have ads?
Neither iQibla nor Day Grid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iQibla or Day Grid?
iQibla ships an update every 3 weeks, and Day Grid every 3 days. Most recently, iQibla was updated on September 30, 2026 and Day Grid on October 1, 2026.

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