# The Qibla: Prayer Times

> The Qibla is a simple Qibla finder and prayer times app for iPhone. It shows the Qibla direction using your compass and GPS, gives you daily Salah times for your location and reminds you before each prayer.

- URL: https://www.shahidshaikh.com/apps/the-qibla
- Developer: Shahid Shaikh (https://www.shahidshaikh.com/about)
- Platform: iOS
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free · Optional subscription
- Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-qibla-prayer-times/id6748718490 (App Store)
- Requires: iOS 18.4+
- Languages: English, Arabic, Indonesian, Japanese
- Released: January 2026

## Who it's for
Muslims who want a calm, simple app for the Qibla direction and prayer times, at home or travelling.

## About The Qibla
The Qibla uses your phone's compass and GPS to point you to the Qibla, and works out the prayer times for wherever you are in the world.

Most prayer apps I used were full of ads and extra stuff. I wanted something calm to open before Salah, so this one is kept very simple.

## Features
- Accurate Qibla direction with compass and GPS
- Daily prayer times for your location
- Customisable prayer reminders
- Multiple calculation methods
- Works worldwide
- Available in English, Arabic, Indonesian and Japanese

## FAQ
### How does The Qibla find the Qibla direction?
It combines your location from GPS with your phone's compass heading to point toward the Kaaba in Makkah.

### Which prayer time calculation methods are supported?
The Qibla supports multiple standard calculation methods so you can match your local mosque.

### Is The Qibla free?
Yes. The Qibla is free to download, with an optional subscription.

### Does The Qibla remind me before each prayer?
Yes. The Qibla can remind you before each prayer, and you can choose which reminders you get.

### Which languages is The Qibla available in?
The Qibla is available in English, Arabic, Indonesian and Japanese.

### Who made The Qibla?
The Qibla is made by Shahid Shaikh, an independent app developer. I build and look after all my apps myself, for iPhone, Android and Chrome. You can reach me at shahid.sk27595@gmail.com.