Let’s be real. Most of us rely on international apps for literally everything… from ordering food to managing money.
But what if we told you that Malaysian-made apps are actually keeping up and sometimes even doing better?
Here are some local apps developed by Malaysians that deserve way more attention:
Waktu – Prayer Time App
The app Waktu, developed by Malaysian creator Rizhan Ruslan, is a minimalist Islamic prayer time app designed specifically for users who want something simple, clean, and accurate.
Unlike many other apps that come with too many features, Waktu focuses on core essentials only, making it easier to use daily without feeling cluttered.
- Provides accurate prayer times based on JAKIM data
- Shows a live countdown to the next prayer (even on lock screen)
- Includes a daily Quran verse (ayah) for reflection
- Clean, distraction-free interface — no unnecessary extras
Kerisik – Recipe Management App
This app, shared by developer Sharif (@sharippu_), is called Kerisik, a recipe management app designed for people who love cooking (or at least trying to cook).
According to the creator, the app helps users:
- Store and organise favourite recipes
- Import recipes from the internet or browse from local creators
- Automatically generates a grocery list based on selected recipes
- Helps plan what to cook without the usual “what to eat today” struggle
Jejak Masjid – A gamified Islamic App
This app, shared by developer Loqman (@loqmandev), is called Jejak Masjid, a gamified Islamic app that encourages users to visit mosques across Malaysia.
But here’s the fun part:
The creator described it as inspired by a “Pokémon Ball game” concept — meaning it has that explore, collect, and interact kind of vibe.
- Lets users check in at different mosques they visit
- Rewards users with points for each check-in
- Includes a leaderboard to track activity
- Features a map/database of mosques around Malaysia
- Encourages users to explore more locations, not just stay in one place
Pandai – Education App
This app, shared by Muhammad Zulfaqar, is called Pandai, a Malaysian-developed education app designed to help students revise and practice through interactive exercises.
This app helps students to:
- Provides practice questions and exercises for them
- Lets them learn and revise subjects in-app
- Rewards them after completing exercises (like a points/claim system)
- Designed to make studying feel more interactive and less stressful
Remindje AI: Bill Tracker App
Developer @airmanisa_ created this payment reminder app to help users manage their financial commitments, especially monthly payments and bills.
This app functions to:
- Lets users track commitments and upcoming payments
- Sends reminders before due dates
- Helps manage things like:
- Bills
- Subscriptions
- Loans / commitments
- Acts as a personal financial organiser in one place
These apps may differ in purpose from religion to education to daily convenience but they all share one thing in common:
Malaysian developers built these apps with real users in mind.
And perhaps it’s time we start recognising and supporting that.
