# Pause and Pray : Prayer Habit — Turn doomscrolling into prayer

> Turn doomscrolling into prayer (iPhone/iPad app by Juyeong Byeon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-and-pray-prayer-habit/id6760983457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Juyeong Byeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887140217)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: English, Korean
- Released: 2026-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-and-pray-prayer-habit/id6760983457/reviews.md

## What is Pause and Pray?

Pause & Pray helps you step away from distractions so you can pray with focus. 
Set gentle app blocking to pause the apps that pull you in, follow guided prayer prompts, and reflect on how you spent your time each day. Features include daily quick prayers, streaks to keep you consistent, reflection notes, and optional home/lock-screen widgets. Works with Screen Time’s for reliable blocking.

Start with a free trial. Continue with a paid subscription after the trial ends.

Subscription is required after the free trial to continue using premium features.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/  
Privacy Policy: https://pauseandpray.y-one.org/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-06

Fixed the shield's "Pray" button on iOS 18: the follow-up notification now arrives promptly, and if notifications are unavailable the blocked app closes and your prayer starts as soon as you open Pause & Pray. Also fixed the "that's enough for today" shield lingering past midnight.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-29

Blocking now reliably re-activates after the unlock time ends, even if the app was fully closed. Fixed quick prayers interrupting an active unlock session and daily-limit screen issues. New: end an unlock early with the "Lock again now" button. Plus battery, accessibility, and layout improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-28

Improved Screen Time relock reliability after temporary unlocks and made app appearance follow the selected light or dark theme consistently.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-11

Improved Screen Time relock reliability after temporary unlocks and made app appearance follow the selected light or dark theme consistently.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-07

Added Settings access for notification permission, improved 7-day free trial messaging, and stabilized the Pray action from blocked-app shields on older iPhone devices.

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