Should you build a product in this niche? An answer from the numbers: search demand, competitors, napkin economics and what to build first.
Updated · How TGGET measures a niche
Verdict · confidence: medium
The niche shows high demand but a strong declining trend (-0.87 YoY) and high store competition. However, search SERPs are mixed with weak spots, and user complaints reveal a clear gap for an ad-free, ethically curated app. The verdict is 'maybe' because while entry is affordable and demand exists, the declining trend and saturated store landscape require careful positioning to avoid being drowned out by giants like Muslim Pro.
| Factor | Value | Level | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demand | 33,100 searches a month | high | +1 |
| Change over a year | -87% over a year | declining | -1 |
| App store | 10 of 50 apps with 10,000+ ratings, median 3,467 ratings | contested | 0 |
| Search results | 1 of 3 checked search results are weak, 0 strong | mixed | 0 |
| Paid traffic | $1.08 a click, people pay in this niche | affordable | +1 |
Sum of scores: +1. The verdict is computed by rules from the numbers of the research; its explanation is written by the model.
Source: TGGET, researched on 29 September 2026.
Entry point: "islamic prayer times app": 33,100 searches a month, weak search results.
Positioning
The first ad-free, privacy-first prayer times app that respects Islamic values by filtering inappropriate content, offering precise Qibla direction, and supporting multiple denominations without data exploitation.
For whom:
Main job: Help users perform daily prayers on time with accurate, trustworthy tools without distractions, ads, or religiously inappropriate content.
Platform
IOS+ANDROID
Monetization: Freemium with Premium Ad-Free Subscription · Competitors use freemium (Muslim Pro, Hallow). Users complain about ads, willing to pay for ad-free experience. Paid apps exist (2 in App Store).
1Too many ads, including betting and 18+ content, interrupting prayers and violating religious values. strong
Evidence: 12 complaints from reviews; 7 explicitly mention 'ads', 'betting', '18+', 'intrusive'. Source: complaints.
What the product does: Strict ad-free policy or only ethically vetted, non-intrusive ads. No gambling or adult content.
2Inaccurate Qibla direction and prayer times, leading to incorrect worship. strong
Evidence: 3 complaints mention 'wrong qiblah', 'bugs', 'inaccurate'. Source: complaints.
What the product does: High-precision geolocation and calculation algorithms with manual override options.
3App crashes, bugs, and poor UX make it unreliable for daily religious obligations. medium
Evidence: 4 complaints mention 'bugs', 'crashes', 'doesn't give stars'. Source: complaints.
What the product does: Rigorous QA, stable notifications, and offline functionality.
4Lack of support for specific denominations (e.g., Shia) or local traditions. weak
Evidence: 1 phrase 'shia prayer times app' with low competition. Source: clusters.product.
What the product does: Configurable calculation methods for different schools of thought.
| Feature | Pain | Priority | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-free Core Interface | №1 | must | Directly addresses the #1 complaint about intrusive and inappropriate ads. |
| Accurate Prayer Times & Qibla | №2 | must | Users demand 'most accurate' times and correct Qibla; bugs are a top complaint. |
| Denomination Settings | №4 | should | Captures the 'shia prayer times app' niche and serves users needing specific calculations. |
| Stable Notifications | №3 | must | Ensures users don't miss prayers due to app bugs or notification failures. |
| Offline Mode | №3 | should | Ensures reliability when internet is unavailable, addressing 'bugs' and 'crashes'. |
| Competitor | Type | Pricing | App | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| thepillarsapp.com Pillars | Ad-Free & Privacy-Driven Muslim Prayer App | SaaS | yes | yes | — |
| muslimpro.com Muslim Pro App | Prayer Times, Adhan, Qibla, Holy Quran | SaaS | yes | yes | — |
| islamicfinder.org Most Accurate Prayer Times, Quran, Athan and Qibla Direction | IslamicFinder | SaaS | no | no | — |
| mymasjidal.com Athan Clock, Masjid Prayer Time Displays and Donation Platform – Masjidal | SaaS | yes | no | — |
| Muslim Pro: Quran & Athan Bitsmedia Pte Ltd | App Store | free | yes | 4.7 · 599,452 |
| Hallow: Prayer & Meditation Hallow, Inc. | App Store | free | yes | 4.9 · 377,856 |
| Quran Majeed – القران الكريم Pakistan Data Management Services | App Store | free | yes | 4.8 · 240,900 |
| Muslim App: Azan, Qibla, Quran Assistant App Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi | App Store | free | yes | 4.7 · 88,266 |
| Athan Pro: Muslim Prayer Times Quanticapps Ltd | App Store | free | yes | 4.6 · 80,942 |
Price
$2.99/mo or $19.99/yr for Premium Ad-Free
Competitors like Hallow and Muslim Pro use subscription models. Paid apps in App Store suggest willingness to pay. User complaints about ads indicate a clear value proposition for ad-free.
Does it add up
Payback period is ~1 month. LTV/CAC ratio is ~6.6, which is healthy. Requires strong retention to sustain.
Customer acquisition cost
$5.40 (Assuming $1.08 CPC and 20% conversion rate to paid subscription)
Paid search: CPC $1.08 · bids $0.30–$0.79 · competition: Low
Revenue per customer
$35.70 (Assuming $2.99/mo price, 12-month retention, and 10% monthly churn)
Assumptions to validate:
Product · 14 · 104,820
islamic prayer times app (33,100) · muslim prayer times app (33,100) · prayer times app (33,100) · muslim pro app prayer times (3,600) · athan prayer times app (1,600) · prayer times android app (40)
Commercial · 5 · 80
free prayer times app (30) · muslim prayer times app free download (20) · free prayer times app for android (10) · islamic prayer times app download (10) · prayer times app download (10)
Comparisons · 5 · 140
best prayer times app (90) · best app for muslim prayer times (20) · best app for prayer times iphone (10) · best prayer times app for android (10) · best app for islamic prayer times (10)
home · Core
title: Ad-Free Prayer Times App | Accurate & Privacy-First (51)
H1: The Most Accurate, Ad-Free Prayer Times App
description: Get accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, and Quran without intrusive ads. Privacy-first Muslim app for Sunni and Shia. (121)
prayer times app · islamic prayer times app · muslim prayer times app · prayer times android app · prayer times app for iphone
Competitors like Muslim Pro dominate. Need to highlight 'ad-free' and 'privacy' to differentiate.
comparison · Comparisons
title: Best Prayer Times App 2026 | Compare Top Muslim Apps (52)
H1: Best Prayer Times App: Compare Muslim Pro, Hallow, and Ours
description: See why our ad-free, privacy-first app is the best choice for accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. (104)
best prayer times app · best app for muslim prayer times · best app for prayer times iphone · best prayer times app for android · best app for islamic prayer times
Target comparison queries to capture users researching options.
faq · Informational
title: Prayer Times FAQ | How to Calculate Accurate Times (50)
H1: Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times
description: Learn how to calculate accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, and adjust settings for your location. (101)
prayer times and qibla app · most accurate prayer times app · shia prayer times app · athan prayer times app · muslim pro app prayer times
Answer common questions to build trust and capture long-tail traffic.
| Topic | Format | When | Phrases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why Most Prayer Time Apps Are Bad for Your Faith | article | Ramadan | prayer times app without ads · free prayer times app · muslim prayer times app free download |
| How to Choose the Best Prayer Times App for Shia Muslims | guide | Year-round | shia prayer times app · best app for islamic prayer times |
| Accuracy Matters: How We Calculate Prayer Times | article | Year-round | most accurate prayer times app · prayer times and qibla app |
Yes, our core app is completely ad-free. We believe prayer should be distraction-free and respectful.
We use high-precision geolocation and verified calculation methods, supporting both Sunni and Shia schools of thought.
Yes, once downloaded, you can access prayer times and Qibla direction without an internet connection.
Absolutely. We do not sell your data. Your location and prayer habits are stored locally on your device.
Name: Ad-Free Prayer Times (20/30)
Subtitle: Accurate & Privacy-First (24/30)
Keywords: prayer times,qibla,muslim,islamic,azan,quran,adhan,muslim pro alternative,shia,sunni (84/100)
Category: Reference
Promotional text: Experience prayer without distractions. Our ad-free, privacy-first app ensures accurate prayer times and Qibla direction for Muslims worldwide.
Screenshots:
Name: Ad-Free Prayer Times & Qibla (28/30)
Short description: Accurate, ad-free prayer times and Qibla direction for Muslims. Privacy-first, n (80/80)
Key phrases: prayer times, qibla, muslim, islamic, azan, quran, adhan, muslim pro alternative, shia, sunni, prayer times app, qibla direction
Experience prayer without distractions. Our ad-free, privacy-first app ensures accurate prayer times and Qibla direction for Muslims worldwide. Features include: - 100% Ad-Free Core Interface - High-Precision Qibla Direction - Support for Sunni and Shia Calculations - Offline Functionality - Privacy-First: No Data Selling - Clean, Minimalist UI Join thousands of Muslims who have switched to a respectful, ad-free prayer experience.
The research has no Google Play data: recommendations rely on queries and the App Store.
Benchmarks: 4.5+ (Targeting higher than competitor median of 4.12) · 1,000+ (Starting point, aiming for growth) · Localizations: en, ar, ur, fr, tr
| Name | .com | .app | App Store | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdhanFree adhanfree | free | free | free | Clear, descriptive, and highlights the key differentiator (ad-free). |
| PurePrayer pureprayer | taken | free | free | Emphasizes the clean, respectful experience. |
| QiblaPure qiblature | free | free | free | Combines Qibla and purity, appealing to accuracy and ethics. |
| NoAdsPrayer noadsprayer | free | free | free | Directly addresses the pain point of ads. |
| MuslimClean muslimclean | free | free | free | Simple, descriptive, and highlights the clean UI. |
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Prayer Without Distractions
The first ad-free, privacy-first prayer times app. Accurate, respectful, and built for your faith.
Yes, our core app is completely ad-free. We believe prayer should be distraction-free and respectful.
We use high-precision geolocation and verified calculation methods, supporting both Sunni and Shia schools of thought.
Yes, once downloaded, you can access prayer times and Qibla direction without an internet connection.
Absolutely. We do not sell your data. Your location and prayer habits are stored locally on your device.
| Channel | What the data supports | First step | Effort | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEO for 'Ad-Free' and 'Privacy' Keywords Organic search | Low competition SERPs for 'ad-free' and 'privacy' related queries allow easy entry. | Create landing page and blog posts targeting 'ad-free prayer times app' and 'privacy-first muslim app'. | medium | now |
| App Store Optimization App stores | High demand in App Store, but competitors have low ratings due to ads. Highlighting 'ad-free' can win clicks. | Optimize app title, subtitle, and keywords with 'ad-free', 'privacy', 'accurate'. | low | now |
| Reddit and Islamic Forums Communities | Users discuss app issues on Reddit and forums. Engaging here builds trust. | Monitor r/Islam and Muslim forums for complaints about ads and introduce the app as a solution. | medium | at launch |
| YouTube Tutorials Content and video | Users search for 'how to set up prayer times app' and 'best prayer times app'. | Create YouTube videos comparing apps and highlighting the ad-free benefit. | medium | at launch |
| Google Ads for 'Ad-Free' Keywords Paid traffic | Low CPC ($1.08) and low competition make paid search affordable. | Launch Google Ads campaign targeting 'ad-free prayer times app' and 'privacy-first muslim app'. | low | at launch |
| Islamic Influencers Partnerships and integrations | Influencers can vouch for the app's ethics and accuracy. | Reach out to Islamic influencers on Instagram and YouTube for reviews. | medium | later |
Metrics:
Interview questions:
| Risk | What to do |
|---|---|
| Declining overall demand for prayer times apps. | Focus on niche 'ad-free' and 'privacy' segments which may have stable or growing demand. |
| High competition from established giants like Muslim Pro. | Differentiate on ethics, privacy, and user experience. Avoid direct feature wars. |
| Technical inaccuracies in Qibla or prayer times. | Invest in robust algorithms and allow user feedback for corrections. |
| User acquisition costs rising if CPC increases. | Focus on organic growth through SEO and communities. Monitor CPC closely. |
| Regulatory changes in data privacy. | Design with privacy-first principles from the start. Comply with GDPR and other regulations. |
The report was written by a language model from the collected research data and may be inaccurate; each recommendation cites its source, verify it against the raw data. Generated 2026-09-29T09:12:28+00:00.
Data: search demand, search results, the App Store, public-interest and developer community signals. The verdict is computed by rules from these numbers; the explanation and the plan are written by a language model. Both are evidence to check, not a promise.
There is demand, but not everything is in its favour. TGGET scored “prayer times app” +1 on a scale from -6 to +5. In its favour: demand is high, paid traffic is affordable. Against it: interest is falling. The verdict is “Needs validation”.
TGGET measured 33,100 monthly searches for “prayer times app” in the United States in September 2026. Search interest fell by 87% over a year.
1 of 3 checked search results is weak and 0 are strong. 50 competing apps were found in the App Store; 10 of them have more than 10,000 ratings, and the median app has 3,467 ratings.
A click in paid search costs about $1.08, and competitors in this niche charge for their products.
Through “islamic prayer times app”: 33,100 searches a month and weak search results.
TGGET computes the verdict by rules from five measured factors: demand, its change over a year, competition in the app stores, the strength of the search results and the cost of paid traffic. Each factor adds or takes away points and the sum decides, so the same numbers always give the same answer. A language model writes the explanation and the plan; it does not choose the verdict.
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