# Al-Azan - Prayer Times

> Privacy focused open-source muslim Adhan (islamic prayer times) and qibla app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.meypod.al\_azan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.meypod.al_azan)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.github.meypod.al_azan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Meypod
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 49,488
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (210 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2023-04-04
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.meypod.al_azan)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/meypod/al-azan](https://github.com/meypod/al-azan)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://meypod.github.io/al-azan/en/privacy-policy/](https://meypod.github.io/al-azan/en/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Al-Azan** is a privacy-focused, open-source Muslim prayer times and Qibla app designed to offer an ad-free experience without any trackers. It allows users to search locations offline or use GPS for accurate prayer timings.

Features include custom Adhan audio with special options for Fajr, multiple prayer calculations including Sunrise, Sunset, Midnight, and Tahajjud, light and dark themes, customizable prayer time displays, reminders, and homescreen widgets. It supports a Qibla finder and Qada prayer counter. Localized in multiple languages such as English, Arabic, French, Urdu, and more, Al-Azan commits to privacy and transparency backed by its open-source repository on GitHub. Users are encouraged to report issues and suggestions directly on GitHub for ongoing improvements.

## Rankings

- #300,747 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TURN_SCREEN_ON`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.github.meypod.al_azan.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Al-Azan for being an open-source, ad-free, and reliable prayer times app that is lightweight and well-designed with multiple calculation methods. The developer's responsiveness is highly appreciated. However, common issues include lock screen notification malfunctions, uncontrollable maximum volume for adhan sounds, lack of ability to import custom prayer timetables, and missing features such as widget color customization and zawal start times.

### Pros

- Open source, allowing use without location permission and no ads.
- Accurate and reliable prayer times, working perfectly as per user experiences.
- Lightweight, clean, and well-designed with many useful features including widgets and alarms.
- Developer is responsive and regularly improves the app based on feedback.
- Multiple calculation methods catering to a universal user base.

### Cons

- Notification issues on lock screen not working properly as mentioned in multiple reviews.
- Adhan volume is always maximum and cannot be controlled, which can be jarring.
- Lacks option to import custom prayer timetables (e.g., from txt or xml).
- Needs theme adaptability such as widget color customization to match device themes.
- Missing certain features like the time of zawal start (Dahwa e Kubra).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.meypod.al_azan)