General
Yes! Salamly is completely free with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no subscriptions. It's built as a community service.
All core features (Quran, prayer times, Qibla, Tasbih) work 100% offline. The only internet usage is for sending anonymous analytics and crash reports to Firebase, which helps us improve the app. You can use the app completely offline.
Yes! Salamly is built with Kotlin Multiplatform (Compose Multiplatform) and is available on both Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).
Salamly does not collect any personal data. We use Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics to collect anonymous usage statistics and crash reports — this helps us improve the app. No personal identifiers (name, email, location, etc.) are ever collected. See our Privacy Policy and Data & Security pages for full details.
The source code is available on GitHub for transparency and community review.
Prayer Times
Prayer times are calculated using standard astronomical formulas based on your device's GPS coordinates. You can choose from multiple calculation methods (e.g., Muslim World League, ISNA, Umm al-Qura, etc.) in the settings.
Small differences (1–3 minutes) are normal. Mosques may use different calculation methods, manual adjustments, or safety margins. You can adjust the calculation method in Settings to match your local authority.
Location permission is optional but recommended. Without it, prayer times and Qibla direction won't be available. Your location is never sent to any server.
Yes! You can enable notifications for each prayer individually. Notifications are scheduled locally on your device — no push notification server is used.
Quran
Salamly includes multiple translations bundled within the app. You can select your preferred translation in the Quran reader settings.
Yes! Tap the bookmark icon on any ayah to save it. You can view all your bookmarks in the Saved section. Bookmarks are stored locally on your device.
Yes! You can share any ayah as text or as a beautiful image card. When sharing, you can choose which translation to include. Shared links also include a deep link so recipients can open the same verse in their Salamly app.
Other Features
The Qibla compass uses your device's magnetometer (compass sensor) combined with your GPS location to point toward the Kaaba in Makkah. For best results, calibrate your compass by moving your phone in a figure-8 pattern.
The Tasbih is a digital counter for dhikr (remembrance of Allah). Simply tap the screen to count. It provides haptic feedback for each tap.
Yes! Salamly supports multiple color themes including light, dark, and AMOLED black modes. You can change the theme in the app settings.
Troubleshooting
Make sure you have granted notification permission to Salamly. On some Android devices, you may also need to disable battery optimization for the app. Go to Settings → Apps → Salamly → Battery → Unrestricted.
Try calibrating your device's compass by moving it in a figure-8 pattern. Also make sure you're away from strong magnetic sources (speakers, magnets, metal objects). Some phone cases with magnetic mounts can also interfere.
You can open an issue on our GitHub repository. We appreciate all feedback and feature requests!