Comparison

LifeDiscipler vs Simple Prayer Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LifeDiscipler

Receive daily biblical guidance tailored to your personal situations. This app delivers scripture verses based on selected life subjects directly to your device throughout the day, offering comfort and direction when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Daily scripture delivery
  • Customizable life subjects
  • Adjustable delivery frequency
  • Verse notes and favorites
  • Social sharing
  • Searchable content
Features
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God's direction on your personal situation... right when you need it. Get “real life” guidance from Gods word on your personal situation throughout the day, as often as you need it. You can know what God’s word says about your situation right now… just let God’s word touch you right where you are right when you need it, as often as you need it. 76 Life Subjects Over 3000 verses Verses collectively in 5 modern translations Verses sent every 15/30/45/60 min or once a day Share thru social sites/email Add notes Memorize/Favorites function Add Personal Tags! Search Subjects/Verses/Tags Read verse without opening app Set partial day on/off ...and more No other app can send you verses all day Patented Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about your daily struggles in life? You know God’s word can direct you in your everyday decisions and situations… but if you’re like 99% of Christians who are not a Biblical scholar, you don't have the ability to quickly find help when you need it. In fact, it can be overwhelming and frustrating to know the answers are there and not know how to find them. With LifeDiscipler you can receive God’s word and direction tailored specifically to your need. Just select one or more of the life subjects and decide whether you want verses to be sent every 15/30/45/60 minutes - or once a day. You can post messages to Facebook and Twitter, as well as send email and add tags, to easily find and share precious direction that God gave specifically to you. You can add notes, use the memorize function, and even control the daily on/off for sending verses during select times. God speaks to us individually and now He can do it more often and infuse your life and others with even more hope, joy, peace and power. The LifeDiscipler is so unique that it was awarded a patent for it’s proprietary way of sending verses. You will not find another faith based app like LifeDiscipler. In life, we need God’s direction all day… not just once a day. Patent # US8390447 1,990

About

Simple Prayer Timer

This app helps users deepen their prayer life by providing structured timers and tools. It offers pre-configured and custom prayer sessions, audio alerts, and music integration. Track your progress and gain insights into your prayer patterns with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Structured prayer sessions
  • Customizable segments and durations
  • Visual and audio countdown timer
  • Background operation
  • Worship music integration
  • Prayer tracking and analytics
  • Accessibility features
Features
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Expand your prayer life with the Prayer Timer app. Everyone can pray for an hour or more with the help of the Spirit of God. This prayer timer tool helps us push past our own limits. Learn to pray for 15 minutes, then 30, and then 1 hour. This is perfect for people with distracted minds. Key Features Structured Prayer Sessions - Pre-configured "One Hour Prayer Wheel" with 12 segments of 5 minutes each - Create custom prayer sessions with configurable segments and durations - Based on proven spiritual methodologies including Zume training Smart Timer Functionality - Visual countdown timer with start, pause, and stop controls - Audio alerts to signal segment transitions - Background operation so timing continues when the app is backgrounded - Full-screen immersive prayer experience Audio & Music Integration - Curated worship music library with 8 or more tracks (60 minutes each) - Integration with your personal music library - Audio alerts and background music with volume mixing - Customizable alert sounds and preferences Prayer Tracking & Analytics - Complete session history and statistics - Track your prayer time and completion rates - Visual progress indicators and streak tracking - Detailed analytics on prayer patterns Accessibility & Customization - Full VoiceOver support for visually impaired users - Dynamic Type support for customizable text sizes - High contrast mode and reduced motion options - Dark and light theme support - Color-coded prayer segments for visual organization Advanced Features - Template system with pre-configured prayer wheels - Folder organization for prayer sessions - Import and export functionality for sharing templates - Quick access timers for common prayer durations - Session notes and documentation - Apple Watch companion app support - Widget support and Siri Shortcuts integration Perfect For - Individual prayer and devotion time - Group prayer sessions and Bible studies - Spiritual retreats and quiet times - Anyone seeking structured spiritual practice - People with varying prayer experience levels Privacy & Security - All data stored locally on your device - No personal information collected or transmitted - Your prayer sessions remain completely private - No internet connection required Multilingual Support Arabic (ar), Chinese Simplified (zh-Hans), Chinese Traditional (zh-Hant), English (en), French (fr), German (de), Hebrew (he), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Persian/Farsi (fa), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru), Spanish (es), Urdu (ur)

Screenshots

LifeDiscipler3 screens
Simple Prayer Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LifeDiscipler at 3 against Simple Prayer Timer's 1. LifeDiscipler also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LifeDiscipler against 5.0 for Simple Prayer Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LifeDiscipler ships an update every 9 days, Simple Prayer Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LifeDiscipler versus Simple Prayer Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeDisciplerSimple Prayer Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGravity IncorporatedGOSPEL AMBITION INC

In-app purchases

None

LifeDiscipler

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Prayer Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LifeDiscipler free?
LifeDiscipler 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, LifeDiscipler or Simple Prayer Timer?
LifeDiscipler and Simple Prayer Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do LifeDiscipler or Simple Prayer Timer have ads?
Neither LifeDiscipler nor Simple Prayer Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LifeDiscipler or Simple Prayer Timer?
LifeDiscipler ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Prayer Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, LifeDiscipler was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Prayer Timer on November 8, 2026.

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