Comparison

Sajda vs Soljourn

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

Head to head
About

Sajda

This app provides accurate Islamic prayer times and Qibla direction based on your current location. It features a modern interface and discreet notifications, including Apple Watch integration for haptic feedback and glanceable information.

Highlights
  • Automatic location detection for prayer times
  • Qibla direction compass
  • Apple Watch integration with haptic feedback
  • Glanceable prayer time remaining on Apple Watch
  • Mute Fajr and Sunrise notifications
  • 24-hour and 12-hour clock options
Features
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Sajda shows the day's prayer times and the direction of the Qibla, wherever you are. Times are worked out on your phone from your location. No account, no sign up, nothing collected, and it works with no signal. WHAT IS IN IT - The five daily prayers, and sunrise - A countdown to the next prayer - A Qibla compass that tells you which way to turn, and turns green when you are facing it - A timetable of every day, with Hijri dates, going forward without end - Twelve calculation methods, already set to the one used where you are - Follows you when you travel, if you want it to - Notifications you can turn off altogether, or leave on and silence Fajr and sunrise on their own - A 12 or 24 hour clock - Standard or Hanafi Asr ABOUT THE CALCULATION Fajr and Isha depend on how far below the horizon the sun sits, and different authorities set that angle differently, which is why two apps can disagree by several minutes. Sajda shows both angles for every method, so what you are choosing is visible rather than hidden behind a name. If the times look wrong, it is almost always the method. Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr and Maghrib are the same under all of them, so if only Fajr or Isha are out, changing the method will fix it. Sajda has been on the App Store since 2015. This version is a rebuild.

About

Soljourn

A minimalist journaling app designed for calm reflection and manifestation. It offers guided prompts, personalization options, and secure, private storage via iCloud. Easily export your entries to keep your thoughts accessible.

Highlights
  • Minimalist journaling interface
  • Guided writing prompts
  • Customizable fonts
  • Theme discovery
  • Daily reflection reminders
  • Private iCloud storage
  • Easy data export
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Soljourn is a minimalist journaling app for those seeking a calm space to pause, reflect, and manifest. Whether you’re diving deep or simply recording the day’s highlights, Soljourn provides a focused environment that can be with you everywhere you go. With each entry, choose to write freely or with a guiding prompt. A handful are included to get you started, and you can easily add more to tailor the experience to your journey. Personalize entries with your favorite font, discover your top themes as your journal grows, and reflect on past moments in a serene, interactive space. Set a daily reminder to receive a gentle nudge at the best time for you to ensure you never miss a day of reflection. With Soljourn, your thoughts are yours and yours alone. Built with privacy by design, your journal is stored in your personal iCloud database. This allows your entries to sync seamlessly across devices associated with your Apple ID, without giving the developer access to your data. Your thoughts are never trapped here. If you ever wish to take your journal elsewhere, Soljourn makes it simple to export your entries to a file or other compatible apps at any time. What's on your mind today?

Screenshots

Sajda4 screens
Soljourn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Soljourn at 5.0 against Sajda's 2.0. Soljourn also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 68 months). Sajda's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Soljourn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sajda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Soljourn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sajda ships an update every 68 months, Soljourn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sajda versus Soljourn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSajdaSoljourn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUserade, LLCJack Edmonds

Customer experience

Sajda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Soljourn

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

In-app purchases

None

Sajda

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Soljourn

One-time1
  • Soljourn Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Sajda free?
Sajda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soljourn free?
Soljourn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sajda or Soljourn?
Soljourn is rated higher. Sajda averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Soljourn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sajda or Soljourn have ads?
Neither Sajda nor Soljourn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sajda or Soljourn?
Sajda ships an update every 68 months, and Soljourn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sajda was updated on September 2, 2026 and Soljourn on September 9, 2026.

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