Athan Utilityv7.5

Released February 18, 2026Major

iOS

The latest major update resulted in a positive reception, raising the average rating from 4.81 to 4.89. Users continue to favor the ad-free, minimalist interface, though the introduction of prayer-specific features highlights a need for more granular notification controls.

What changed

New featureAdded a live suhoor countdown for Ramadan 2026
UXImproved accessibility for the qibla finder tool

Reception

62/ 100 impact scorePositive

What worked

UX
The app rating increased by 0.08 stars following the update, reflecting high user satisfaction with the refined qibla finder accessibility.

What didn't

New feature
no evidence
The addition of the live suhoor countdown did not generate specific positive sentiment mentions in the review pool.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 18, 2026

The app rating improved by 0.08 stars following the latest update, maintaining a strong user reception. Sentiment remains anchored in the app's minimalist design and lack of advertisements, though a specific request for Fajr prayer timing adjustments emerged post-update. Overall momentum is stable as the user base continues to favor the ad-free experience.

+0.08 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Users appreciate the clean interface and absence of intrusive advertisementshighversion-tied

New complaints (1)

Users request specific adjustments to the Fajr prayer notification timinglowversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Address user requests for Fajr prayer notification timing adjustments to resolve the primary post-update complaint.
Maintain the current minimalist design and ad-free experience, as these remain the primary drivers of user retention.

Original release notes

The Ramadan 2026 update adds a live suhoor countdown and more accessible qibla finder! Ramadan Mubarak!