# Prayer Pause: Screen Time — Muslim Focus

> Muslim-focused app blocker and focus timer with mindful unlock methods. (iPhone/iPad app by ABDULLAH M ALOBAIDI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ABDULLAH M ALOBAIDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865812226)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456/reviews.md

## What is Prayer Pause?

The moment your salah begins, Prayer Pause locks the distracting apps pulling at you, then unlocks them the second you finish, so you can pray without your phone whispering in the back of your mind. Build a real habit of dhikr, Quran and intentional time between prayers instead of endless scrolling.

Most of us spend 5 to 6 hours a day on our phones, and most of that is mindless scrolling, dopamine loops and distraction. Prayer Pause helps you cut that down and gives your deen the space it deserves.

Pick the apps to block. Set schedules around your prayer times. When you reach for a blocked app, Prayer Pause steps in with something better: dhikr, Quran, a quick quiz or a moment of reflection. Break the bad phone habits and build better ones. Your digital detox, powered by your deen.

WHAT YOU GET

- Block distracting apps and categories during salah or any time you choose
- 5 unlock methods rooted in your deen: dhikr, Quran, an Islamic quiz, reflection or dua (or shuffle for a different one each time)
- Salah Focus with two modes: Honor (tap to confirm you prayed) or Proof Mode (scan your enrolled prayer mat with the camera to unlock)
- Sabr Score, a daily focus number that tracks your bypasses, resists, prayers completed and time spent in blocked apps
- Custom blocking rules with flexible schedules
- Islamic presets for Jummah, Taraweeh and Ramadan
- Brick Mode for deep focus with zero distractions
- Weekly focus reports and screen time trends
- Prayer streaks with 3 protective passes
- Period Mode that pauses your streak during menses, so no broken streaks and no guilt
- Auto-blocks during all 5 daily prayers using Apple's Screen Time API
- Travel Mode with auto-detection, Qasr and prayer combining
- Real full-screen iOS alarms for every prayer time, the kind that actually wake you up
- 30+ home screen and lock screen widgets
- Live Activities on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
- Quran Reader with all 114 surahs (Arabic, transliteration, English)
- Full hadith collection (Nawawi's 40 plus Sahih al-Bukhari, 97 books)
- Dua from Hisnul Muslim for every occasion
- Tasbih digital dhikr counter
- Accurate prayer times with athan notifications (14 methods, auto-detect)
- Qibla compass with haptic feedback

PRIVATE & SECURE

Prayer Pause uses Apple's Screen Time API. All blocking runs entirely on your device. Your data never leaves your phone. No ads. No tracking. No data sold.

Some features require a subscription.

## Key features

- App and category blocking
- Mindful unlock methods (dhikr, Quran, quiz)
- Customizable blocking schedules
- Islamic presets for prayer times
- Deep focus 'Brick Mode'
- Weekly focus reports and screen time trends
- Quran reader and hadith collection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prayer Pause Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Prayer Pause Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-08-16*

Best muslim prayer app thanks so much

### 5/5 — So glad it came to Mac

*2026-08-03*

I already this app on my phone and I am so glad it's now on Mac as well. Jazak Allah kul kheir <3

**Developer response:** Wa iyyakum, and jazak Allahu khairan for taking the time to write this. Glad it is on your Mac now as well as your phone, that was the whole point of bringing it over. May Allah accept your salah and keep it easy on you.

### 5/5 — Menu bar salah

*2026-07-24*

I love that I can see the prayers on the menu bar, no clunky app

**Developer response:** JazakAllah khair for this. No clunky app was the brief. You glance up, you know where you are in the day, and you get back to what you were doing.

If you use it on iPhone too, Prayer Pause blocks your phone during prayer, and Sajda Mode unlocks it with a prayer mat scan. Grateful for the 5 stars.

### 5/5 — best salah spp

*2026-07-24*

needed to see my salah times on my mac and was so happy to discover this app

**Developer response:** So glad you found it, Rawan. Salah times sitting right there on your Mac without digging through anything is the whole idea.

If you ever want the phone side of it, Prayer Pause blocks your phone during prayer, and Sajda Mode unlocks it with a prayer mat scan. JazakAllah khair for the review.

### 5/5 — Allahuma Barik

*2026-07-11*

Amazing concept, amazing UI. Keeps me locked in with salah

**Developer response:** Allahuma barik, this genuinely made our day. Staying locked in for your salah instead of drifting to the phone is the whole reason we built Prayer Pause, so knowing it is doing that for you means a lot. Jazak Allah khairan for the kind words, and may Allah accept your prayers.

### 5/5 — Got me back on my deen

*2026-06-13*

Great app that truly made me get back on my religion. I am no longer spending useless hours on TikTok or instagram

**Developer response:** This genuinely made our day, Omar. Alhamdulillah that Prayer Pause helped you trade those hours on TikTok and Instagram for time with your deen, that is exactly why we built it. May Allah keep you consistent and reward your intention. If a friend is stuck in the same scroll, passing it along could help them too. Thank you for being here.

### 5/5 — 10/10! Helping me stay focused after Ramadan

*2026-05-17*

I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt that I had to for this app! After every Ramadan, like many others, my focus on deen tends to take a swing but I am so glad to say that this year, this has not happened. This is mainly due to this app, as the streak keeps me on track and the app keeps me off my phone. With no distractions I’m able to stay focused and continue getting better. 

Whoever the owner of this app is, jazakAllah Khair!

**Developer response:** Wa iyyak, this means so much! Post-Ramadan consistency is one of the hardest battles, and the fact that the streak and Prayer Pause are helping you hold the line is exactly what we built this for. May Allah keep you steady and reward you for taking the time to write this. More features coming inshaAllah, stay tuned!

### 5/5 — feedback

*2026-05-14*

great app. I plan to use it, only thing is that the app keeps crashing, please fix or I can’t even access my apps. Other than that everything else is great!

**Developer response:** JazakAllahu khairan for the kind words and for flagging this! The crash you're seeing is caused by a glitch with one of Apple's Screen Time features that affected a small number of users. We've already shipped a fix in version 1.4.6, so please update to the latest version from the App Store and the issue should be resolved. If you still run into anything, reach out to us at prayerpauseapp@gmail.com and we'll sort it out right away.

### 5/5 — Exceptional app for Muslims

*2026-05-11*

Very useful for those who get easily distracted by their phone. Design is also very neat. Overall very easy to use and highly recommend giving it a try.

**Developer response:** JazakAllahu khairan for the kind words! We're glad Prayer Pause is helping you stay focused and away from distractions. We put a lot of care into keeping the design clean and easy to use, so it means a lot to hear that. More features coming soon inshaAllah, spread the word!

### 5/5 — Helped me memorize surah

*2026-04-20*

I just wanted an app to make me stop mindlessly opening Instagram but this helped me memorize more surah by showing it to me while I wait to open my apps

**Developer response:** Subhanallah, this is the kind of review that makes us sit back for a second. You came to put Instagram down and walked away with more Quran in your heart. That was the whole point, even if we couldn't always put it into words. May Allah keep it firm for you, and there's more coming on that front soon.

## Frequently asked questions about Prayer Pause

### What is Prayer Pause?

Prayer Pause is a productivity app designed for Muslims to help manage screen time. It functions as an app blocker and focus timer, offering mindful alternatives to distracting apps.

### How does Prayer Pause help with screen time?

It allows users to block distracting apps and categories, set custom schedules around prayer times, and provides mindful unlock methods like dhikr or Quran reading to break bad phone habits.

### Does Prayer Pause have ads?

No, Prayer Pause is ad-free. The app states that it does not have ads, tracking, or data selling, ensuring a private and secure user experience.

### What devices does Prayer Pause support?

Prayer Pause is available on iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its support for Apple's Screen Time API.

### What are the mindful unlock methods in Prayer Pause?

Users can choose from completing dhikr, reading a portion of the Quran, answering an Islamic quiz, or reflecting on a piece of wisdom when they attempt to access a blocked app.

### Can Prayer Pause block apps automatically during prayer times?

Yes, Prayer Pause can automatically block apps during all five daily prayers by utilizing Apple's Screen Time API, ensuring focus during salah.

### What Islamic content is included in Prayer Pause?

The app features a Quran Reader with 114 surahs, a full hadith collection including Sahih al-Bukhari, and duas from Hisnul Muslim, alongside a digital tasbih counter.

### Is Prayer Pause free to use?

Prayer Pause is free to download and use, but some advanced features require a subscription. This freemium model allows users to experience core functionalities before committing to a paid plan.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2026-08-13

FIXED: Salah Focus Blocks Reliably Again. Blocking could quietly stop starting for some prayer windows. Fixed at the root, so your apps lock when the window opens.

IMPROVED: Steadier Brick Mode. Blocking no longer stays armed after you switch it off, and recovers on its own if it ever gets stuck.

FIXED: Bug Fixes & Reliability. A better fit for the blocking screen on iPad, a smoother hold-to-pray button, and general stability under the hood.

### 1.6.3 — 2026-08-06

FIXED: Bug Fixes & Reliability. Steadier streak tracking and iCloud sync, plus general stability and polish under the hood.

### 1.6.2 — 2026-07-30

NEW: Prayer Pause for Mac. Block distractions and track your prayers right from your desk. Download it on the Mac App Store, your premium carries over automatically at no extra cost.

FIXED: Bug Fixes & Reliability. The Proof Mode scan no longer opens when it shouldn't, plus general stability and polish under the hood.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-07-24

IMPROVED: More Accurate Qibla. The compass now follows your device's true heading, so the arrow points to the Kaaba precisely even where magnetic north drifts.

IMPROVED: Faster Salah Focus. The app list now opens smoothly, with icons loading instantly instead of stuttering.

FIXED: Bug Fixes & Reliability. Qur'an verses on widgets now always fit in full, widget spacing is cleaner, and iCloud sync recovers more gracefully.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-07-15

NEW: Persistent Prayer Alarm. Keep the alarm ringing until you confirm you prayed. It rests for 15 minutes while you make wudu. Off by default, turn it on in Settings under Prayer Alarm.

FIXED: Bug Fixes & Reliability. Sabr's mood now renders in your report, your score no longer trusts a screen time reading that never arrived, and quotes no longer get cut off on smaller iPhones.

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