WeMuslim: Muslim, Prayer&Qibla

Review by eFreeware

WeMuslim is a free Islamic lifestyle app from Metaverse Technology FZ-LLC, and it collects the tools many Muslims reach for through the day into a single download: prayer times and Athan reminders, a Qibla compass, a Quran reader, Azkar, a digital tasbih and a Hijri calendar. The pitch is straightforward — one app instead of several — and that is the main reason to consider it.

The install numbers back up the idea that people want this combination. It has passed five million installs and holds a 4.1 average from more than twenty thousand ratings, which suggests the core tools land well enough for most users. It is free to download and supported by ads, with no in-app purchases offered.

If you already juggle one app for prayer times, another for the Quran and a third for supplications, the appeal here is consolidation. Everything sits under one roof, which makes it easier to keep your daily routine in one place rather than switching between separate tools.

Prayer times and the Athan reminder

Prayer times are the feature the developer leads with, and they are calculated from your current location. You can customize the Athan reminders, so the call to prayer can be tuned to how you want to be alerted rather than left at a default. For anyone whose schedule shifts, that flexibility matters more than a fixed alert would.

The app also keeps a prayer time reminder visible in the notification bar in the background, which the developer explains is the purpose of the foreground service special-use permission. That means the next prayer stays in view without you opening the app each time. I'd expect this to be the feature most people rely on daily.

Because times are tied to your location, knowing where you are is what makes them useful. It is worth setting up properly the first time so the times reflect where you actually are.

Quran reading, bookmarks and audio

For the Arabic text, the app relies on the Saudi Medina Edition. It supports chapter bookmarks, so you can mark where you left off, and it saves your progress automatically. For anyone reading steadily through the Quran, that combination removes the friction of finding your place again each session.

Audio is part of the picture too. The developer notes that foreground service permissions let the app keep downloading Quran audio in the background and keep playing it in the background. In practice that means you can listen while doing something else on your phone.

The reader is built around the Arabic text, so it is aimed at readers who are comfortable with that. The bookmarks and automatic progress saving are the practical touches that make regular reading easier to sustain.

Azkar, tasbih and the Hijri calendar

Azkar gathers everyday supplications, with features for reciting and repeating them. Rather than just displaying the text, it gives you a way to work through the supplications, which suits anyone building a consistent routine of remembrance.

The tasbih feature offers an electronic counter alongside a visual bead counter with button control. If you have used a physical string of beads, the visual version keeps the familiar feel while the electronic counter handles the tally. It is a small feature, but a useful one for daily dhikr.

The Hijri section lets you move between Islamic and Gregorian dates and reminds you of major festivals. That makes it easy to keep track of dates that matter without converting them yourself, and the festival reminders mean you are less likely to miss them.

What the app needs from you

WeMuslim is free to download and does not offer in-app purchases, so there is no paid tier to weigh. It does contain ads. If you prefer an ad-free experience, that is a factor to consider before installing.

The app requires foreground service permissions, which the developer explains are needed for background Quran audio downloads, background Quran playback and keeping the prayer time reminder in the notification bar. These are the mechanisms that let the app keep working when it is not on screen, so they are central to how it functions.

Data charges may apply, so check with your provider for details. If you download Quran audio or stream it, that is worth keeping in mind, particularly if you are on a limited plan.

Getting the most from it day to day

The sensible approach is to set your location correctly first, since prayer times and the Qibla compass both depend on it. Once that is done, customize the Athan reminders to match how you want to be alerted. Taking a few minutes at the start makes the daily experience smoother.

For Quran reading, use the bookmarks and let the automatic progress saving do its work. If you listen to audio, you can keep it going while using your phone for other things. The Azkar and tasbih tools fit naturally into the same routine, so the app can cover a full day of practice.

The Hijri calendar and festival reminders are worth checking periodically, especially around significant dates. The app was updated in August 2026 with a rebrand from WePray to WeMuslim, a new look and performance improvements, so it is actively maintained.

A practical companion for daily practice

WeMuslim is a well-rounded option for Muslims who want prayer times, Qibla, Quran reading, Azkar, tasbih and the Hijri calendar in one free app. The feature set is broad, the install base is large, and the 4.1 rating suggests it satisfies most of the people who use it. The trade-offs are the ads and the permissions required for background features.

It suits someone who values having these tools together rather than spread across separate downloads. If you want a single app to organize your daily religious routine, this is a reasonable place to start. If ads or the permission requirements are a concern, weigh those against the convenience of having everything in one place.

What's new in version 1.4.1

To better accompany you on your journey, WePray is officially rebranding to [WeMuslim]. Brand Upgrade: Welcome to WeMuslim! A fresh new look to support your daily Islamic journey. Performance Boost: We’ve upgraded our core engine for a faster, smoother, and more reliable experience. Bug Fixes: We’ve resolved underlying issues to keep things running flawlessly. Update now and explore the all-new WeMuslim!