Frequently asked questions

Waqt shows you a clear daily prayer timeline and countdown to your next salah. When a prayer window opens, it can block the apps you've chosen (the ones that usually pull you away), so returning to prayer takes less effort.

Both, built around salah. Waqt is a Muslim focus app: during each prayer window it blocks the distracting apps you select (social media, games, anything that pulls you into endless scrolling), so you can step away and pray. Outside prayer windows, your phone works normally.

That's exactly who Waqt is built for. It reminds you before each prayer, then blocks the apps that usually trap you in doomscrolling during the prayer window, so the easiest thing to do is put the phone down and pray. Any prayers you miss go into a simple qada recovery list: a next step, not a guilt screen.

You select which apps to pause during prayer windows. Waqt uses iOS Screen Time and Android Focus Mode APIs to block those apps. It does not access your content; it only tells the OS to restrict the chosen apps during that window.

No. Waqt never reads messages, passwords, notifications, or any screen content. It only knows which apps to block and when prayer windows occur.

If you miss a prayer, Waqt adds it to a simple recovery list. It's treated as a next step, not a failure screen. You work through missed prayers at your own pace, without guilt.

A parent account can be linked to child accounts. Children see exactly what will be shared before they join. Prayer-window blocking applies to child devices. Logs and controls are visible to both parties; nothing is hidden.

Yes. There are no ads, no hidden tracking, and no paywalled core features. Waqt is built to serve the Muslim community, not to monetise attention.

Waqt is available on the App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android.

Prayer times are calculated using your device location and a standard calculation method. You can adjust the method in settings to match your local authority or school of thought.

Yes. Prayer times for your location are calculated on-device, so the core features work without an internet connection.

You can reach us at support@waqt.app. We read every message.