# Pause vs Simple Prayer Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Prayer Timer at none against Pause's shown. Simple Prayer Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Pause's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pause against 5.0 for Simple Prayer Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pause has 5.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pause ships an update every 2 months, Simple Prayer Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pause | Simple Prayer Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-prayer-and-meditation/id1471913620/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-prayer-timer/id6752723545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ransomed Heart Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/661477182) | [GOSPEL AMBITION INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483836866) |

## What reviewers say

### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-prayer-and-meditation/id1471913620)

This app provides short, guided sessions to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your faith amidst a busy life. It offers various session lengths and guided programs to foster inner peace and spiritual connection.

**Highlights:** Short guided prayer sessions, Customizable session lengths (1-10 mins), Daily rhythm reminders, Guided soul check-ins, Multi-day guided programs, Focus on spiritual connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🕰️ Useful for creating daily rhythms
- 🌳 Beautiful visuals and music
- 🧘‍♀️ Facilitates intimate time with God
- 📚 Integrates well with author's books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Desire for more audio customization options
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with app functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating without internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or not opening on certain devices
- Inability to progress through 30-day program when encountering technical issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to control volume of background music
- Option to continue background music after meditation ends
- Offline access to download individual pauses


### Simple Prayer Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-prayer-timer/id6752723545)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pause free?

Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Prayer Timer free?

Simple Prayer Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pause or Simple Prayer Timer?

Simple Prayer Timer is rated higher. Pause averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Simple Prayer Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pause or Simple Prayer Timer have ads?

Pause shows ads; Simple Prayer Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pause or Simple Prayer Timer?

Pause ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Prayer Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pause was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple Prayer Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*