# Pray Watch vs The Masjid App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pray Watch at 9.3K against The Masjid App's 572. Pray Watch also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). The Masjid App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pray Watch against 4.9 for The Masjid App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pray Watch has 9.3K ratings behind it against 572, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Pray Watch's written reviews are positive against 93% of The Masjid App's.

Pray Watch ships an update every 6 weeks, The Masjid App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pray Watch | The Masjid App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-watch/id989923828/reviews) | **[4.9 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-masjid-app/id1492838521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 572 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IslamiCity](https://appshunter.io/developer/890648694) | [Deeds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247138869) |

## What reviewers say

### Pray Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-watch/id989923828)

This app provides Islamic prayer times with a modern, privacy-focused interface. It features a unique prayer ring timer, customizable notifications, and a Qibla compass. Designed for ease of use, it offers widgets and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Automatic prayer times for any city, Prayer ring timer, Customizable prayer notifications, Qibla compass, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch integration, Masjid locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Must have app
- 🚀 Fast and trusted tool
- 🚀 Wow, perfect prayer watch
- 🚀 Amazing, helps not miss prayers
- 🚀 Best prayer time app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 My prayer times are wrong
- 🐛 Doesnt work on my apple watch anymore
- 🐛 It Either Goes off or it Doesn't
- 🐛 Every thing with this is almost perfect but the timing on fajr is wrong
- 🐛 Widget prayer time error

**Reported bugs**

- Fajr time is wrong
- Qibla direction is wrong
- Widget prayer times don't match app
- Countdown and timer not working properly
- Notifications and adhan not working

**Requested features**

- Show prayer times in Apple Calendar as time changes through the year automatically
- Prayer tracker
- Ability to ignore asr and isha in the tables and widgets
- Add farsi language
- Cut the time off when the forbidden time for prayer is


### The Masjid App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-masjid-app/id1492838521)

Receive accurate Adhan notifications directly from your local Masjid, ensuring you pray at the same times as your community. Discover and connect with Masjids globally, accessing their events and donation options. This app prioritizes your privacy by allowing searches without sharing your location.

**Highlights:** Adhan notifications from your Masjid, Find and connect to local Masjids, View Masjid events and donation links, Privacy-focused location search, Connect with global Masjids

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate prayer times
- 🚀 Convenient and user-friendly
- 🔍 Helps find local mosques
- 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications
- 💡 Streamlines event registration and management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and crashes
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data tracking
- 💻 Lack of iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add prayer time widgets
- Implement donation options
- Enhance event management and communication features
- Improve app stability and scalability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pray Watch free?

Pray Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Masjid App free?

The Masjid App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pray Watch or The Masjid App?

The Masjid App is rated higher. Pray Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while The Masjid App averages 4.9 from 572 ratings.

### Do Pray Watch or The Masjid App have ads?

Neither Pray Watch nor The Masjid App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pray Watch or The Masjid App?

Pray Watch ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Masjid App every 3 months. Most recently, Pray Watch was updated on November 15, 2026 and The Masjid App on November 13, 2026.

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