Comparison

Waqt vs Paltuu

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

Head to head
About

Waqt

This app offers accurate prayer times, a precise Qibla compass, the complete Qur'an with recitations, and a Hijri calendar. It provides personalized notifications and reflection prompts, designed for a peaceful spiritual experience without ads or accounts.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer time calculations
  • Live prayer countdown
  • Full Qur'an with translation and recitation
  • Precise Qibla compass
  • Hijri calendar with observances
  • Personalized prayer notifications
  • Offline Qur'an listening
Features
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Waqt is a calm, beautifully designed companion for your daily worship — accurate prayer times, a precise Qibla, the Hijri calendar, and the entire Qur'an to read and listen to. No accounts, no ads. Just what you need, wherever you are. PRAYER TIMES • A live countdown to your next prayer, always front and center. • Accurate times for your exact location, or choose your city by hand. • Per‑prayer notifications: the full adhan, a gentle sound, or silent — your choice for each prayer. THE QUR'AN • All 114 surahs to read, with translation and tafsir for every verse. • Listen to beautiful recitations from a choice of reciters, with each verse highlighted as you follow along. • The authentic Mushaf: read page by page, exactly as printed, in Tajwid color. • Bookmarks and Continue Reading, so you always pick up where you left off. • Download surahs for offline listening. QIBLA • A precise compass that points to Mecca. • Distance to the Kaaba and clear guidance to keep the compass calibrated. HIJRI CALENDAR • The Islamic month at a glance, with upcoming observances and reminders. • A gentle Friday reminder for Surah Al‑Kahf, and a daily verse to reflect on. REFLECT • Tell Waqt how you're feeling and receive words from the Qur'an for your heart. AND MORE • Home Screen widgets for your next prayer. • An Apple Watch app for prayer times and the Qibla. • Available in English, Bosnian, Albanian, Turkish, Macedonian, and Arabic. • Light and sepia reading themes. • Live Activities PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your location is used only to calculate your prayer times and the Qibla - nothing more. Free, with no ads or subscriptions. May it help you keep your prayers.

About

Paltuu

Features
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Paltuu is Pakistan's home for pet lovers — a place to find, rescue, care for, and connect over animals. ADOPT A PET Browse verified adoption listings from shelters, rescues, and fellow pet owners. Filter by species, breed, age, and city to find a pet that fits your home, and apply directly through the app. LOST & FOUND Lost a pet or found one wandering? Post a lost & found listing with photos and location so your community can help reunite pets with their owners fast. FIND TRUSTED VETS Search verified veterinarians and clinics near you, check qualifications and specializations, and book appointments without the back-and-forth. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Share photos and updates of your pets, follow other pet lovers, join conversations by hashtag or topic, and get notified when it matters. Whether you're adopting your first pet, searching for a lost companion, booking a vet visit, or just here to share pet photos, Paltuu brings Pakistan's pet community together in one place.

Screenshots

Waqt4 screens
Paltuu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paltuu at none against Waqt's 4. Paltuu also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Waqt sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Paltuu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waqt ships an update every 6 weeks, Paltuu every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Waqt versus Paltuu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaqtPaltuu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEdisan IbisiPaltuu (Private) Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Waqt

One-time4
  • Small Ṣadaqah$1.99
  • Ṣadaqah$4.99
  • Generous Ṣadaqah$9.99
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  • Very Generous Ṣadaqah$19.99
None

Paltuu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waqt free?
Waqt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paltuu free?
Paltuu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Waqt or Paltuu have ads?
Neither Waqt nor Paltuu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waqt or Paltuu?
Waqt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paltuu every 5 days. Most recently, Waqt was updated on October 31, 2026 and Paltuu on October 31, 2026.

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