Catholic DeVice: App Blocker
Prayer Lock for Screen Time
About
This app transforms screen time temptations into prayerful moments. It enforces a full-screen prayer toll before allowing access to designated 'vice' apps, turning bad habits into opportunities for spiritual growth. Features include customizable prayer options, offline functionality, and a digital library of religious texts.
What's New in Catholic DeVice
1.3.12
October 1, 2026
A personal code now opens Premium on the spot. Enter it under Settings, Have a Code?, and the full app is yours at once: unlimited vice apps, the Hours, the Cloister, the Vow and the whole Bookshelf. Small fixes underneath: an install that arrives from a Google search is no longer mistaken for a partner referral, and the app's own extensions now carry the right version number. As always, the Praywall stays free. Thank you for praying with us.
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Full Premium Shield, month to month.
FAQ
Does Catholic DeVice have ads?
No, Catholic DeVice does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional content or features.
How does Catholic DeVice enforce prayer?
Catholic DeVice enforces prayer at the OS level by displaying a full-screen 'Praywall' before allowing access to apps you've marked as vices. This wall requires you to complete a prayer before a timed window opens for the app.
Can Catholic DeVice be used offline?
Yes, Catholic DeVice's OS-level interception works offline, survives reboots, and self-heals, ensuring its persistence even without an internet connection.
What kind of prayers are available in Catholic DeVice?
Catholic DeVice offers a 'Treasury' of real prayers from Scripture, the liturgy, saints, and Church Fathers. Options include the Daily Rosary, novenas, Psalms, and prayers from figures like Padre Pio and St. Thérèse.
What content is available in the 'Bookshelf' feature?
The 'Bookshelf' provides offline access to a digital library of religious texts, including the Holy Gospels and Psalms (Douay-Rheims), The Imitation of Christ, Baltimore Catechisms, Butler's Lives of the Saints, and Augustine's City of God.
Does Catholic DeVice track streaks?
No, Catholic DeVice intentionally does not use streaks. Instead, 'Days of Fidelity' accumulate, and a missed day does not reset progress, focusing on grace built rather than punitive measures.
What is the 'Cloister' feature in Catholic DeVice?
The 'Cloister' feature allows for scheduled silence and enforced lockouts. This includes 'Retreats' to lock vices, recurring schedules for specific times like work or family dinners, and a 'Vow' feature to seal disciplines.
Is Catholic DeVice suitable for all ages?
Catholic DeVice is rated for ages 4 and up. It also includes an opt-in adult-content filtering feature called 'Custody of the Eyes' for added protection.
