Qibla Finder Pro is a utility app for iOS that uses device sensors to calculate the direction of the Kaaba.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app for a one-time, accurate directional calculation, but the lack of recurring utility features like prayer times limits its long-term retention.
For Muslim users seeking a digital tool for locating the Qibla direction and performing daily religious observances.
What does it look like?
Key features
Uses device GPS and compass sensors to calculate and display the direction of the Kaaba via a visual arrow indicator.
Integrated digital counter for tracking dhikr recitations.
In-app access to Quranic text for reading.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free utility with no visible subscription or IAP gates, limiting revenue potential.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentnew contentUX improvementsShow more...
With only one release in the last six months, the app operates on a maintenance cadence. Development is infrequent, with the latest update focusing on utility feature additions rather than a recurring content schedule. Given the 178-day gap since the last update, there is no evidence of active live-ops or frequent iteration.
Who built it?
Hakan Cakiroglu
4 apps tracked · Utilities
Qibla Finder and Qibla Locator
Live IP TV - M3U Stream Player
Muslim Prayer Quran And DhikrUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Qibla Finder Pro اتجاه القبلة
How's the Utilities market?
Qibla Finder Pro maintains a 4.7-star rating across 301 reviews. The 178-day update gap suggests a lack of competitive urgency compared to active utilities in the category.
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Key takeaways for Qibla Finder Pro اتجاه القبلة
Where is it heading?
The religious utility market is shifting toward all-in-one apps that combine Qibla direction with prayer schedules and community features. Qibla Finder Pro remains exposed because its single-purpose design and lack of updates make it a candidate for replacement by more comprehensive tools.
- The 178-day update gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which limits the app's ability to compete with more active category entrants.
- The 4.7-star rating demonstrates that the core directional utility remains functional and satisfactory for the current user base.
The SWOT
- Sensor-based calculation provides immediate directional utility
- Integration of prayer-time notifications increases daily usage
Next best moves
Audit user retention because the 178-day update gap suggests low engagement → identify if users churn after the first use.
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is a strategic weakness, not a strength…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The analysis shifted from recommending a monetization pivot to prioritizing a retention audit, while the outlook trend stabilized into a maintenance-mode assessment.
Bottom line
Qibla Finder Pro provides a reliable directional tool, but the 178-day update silence threatens its relevance, so the PM should prioritize adding recurring-use features like prayer times to improve retention.
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