Qiblaty is an offline-capable utility for iOS that provides precise Qibla direction using device sensors.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the connectivity dependency for prayer preparation, allowing users to find the Kaaba direction in remote locations without a data plan.
For Muslims who require a reliable, offline-capable tool to determine the Qibla direction for daily prayers while traveling or in new locations.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates direction to the Kaaba using device sensors without requiring an active internet connection.
Provides a quick-access button in the iOS Control Center to launch the direction finder.
How much does it cost?
Qiblaty is currently offered as a free utility with no visible subscription or IAP gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
Qiblaty – Qibla Direction has seen no development activity for 413 days. With only one version recorded in the analyzed window and no updates for over a year, the app is currently in a state of total stagnation. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature development.
Who built it?
User 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 Qiblaty – Qibla Direction
How's the Lifestyle market?
Qiblaty maintains a niche position in the Lifestyle category with a 3.86 rating. The lack of updates for over 400 days signals a maintenance-only posture that limits growth against more active rivals.
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Key takeaways for Qiblaty – Qibla Direction
Where is it heading?
The market for prayer utilities is shifting toward integrated solutions that combine Qibla direction with prayer times and community features. Qiblaty's current maintenance-only posture leaves it exposed to rivals that offer more comprehensive toolsets, which will likely erode its niche user base over the next two quarters.
- The 400-day update gap suggests the app is in maintenance mode, which leaves it vulnerable to OS-level deprecations that could break sensor access.
The SWOT
- Offline-first sensor calibration removes connectivity dependencies.
- Control Center shortcut provides immediate access to the direction finder.
- Integration of prayer time alerts could increase daily active usage.
- Localized marketing in high-travel regions could capture users seeking reliable offline tools.
Next best moves
Audit sensor permissions for compatibility with the latest iOS version because the app has not been updated in over 400 days → prevent functional regression
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The introduction of a 3.86 rating from 7 reviews provides the first quantitative sentiment baseline, while the SWOT analysis now explicitly links the 400-day development gap to specific risks regarding OS-level sensor compatibility.
Bottom line
Qiblaty serves a specific need for offline prayer direction, but the lack of development since mid-2025 creates a reliability risk. Maintaining the current sensor-calibration logic is the only path to retain existing users, as the app is currently in a maintenance-only state.
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Does Qiblaty work without an internet connection?
Is Qiblaty free to use?
What should I use if I need prayer time alerts?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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