# A Simple Pause vs DailyRhythms

The clearest difference is ratings volume: A Simple Pause at 20 against DailyRhythms's 1. A Simple Pause also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 5.0 for A Simple Pause against 5.0 for DailyRhythms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Simple Pause has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

A Simple Pause ships an update monthly, DailyRhythms every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Simple Pause | DailyRhythms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-pause/id1554173624/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyrhythms/id6746351412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829769917) | [Josh Sorenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816353962) |

## What reviewers say

### A Simple Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-pause/id1554173624)

Engage in short, guided spiritual practices for about five minutes to connect with God. Explore scripture, imagery, and silence to deepen your faith and relationship with the divine.

**Highlights:** Six guided spiritual practices, Lectio Divina scripture study, Imaginative prayer, Visio Divina image reflection, Audio Divina with sacred listening, Simple silence meditation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DailyRhythms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyrhythms/id6746351412)

This app guides users through daily spiritual practices inspired by the life of Jesus. It offers structured morning, midday, and evening reflections, integrating prayer, scripture, and gratitude to foster a deeper connection with God. Features include gentle growth tracking and secure Face ID protection.

**Highlights:** Daily spiritual rhythms, Morning prayer and scripture, Midday reflection and presence, Evening gratitude and examen, Gentle growth tracking, Face ID protection, Bible reading integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Simple Pause free?

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

### Is DailyRhythms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A Simple Pause or DailyRhythms?

A Simple Pause and DailyRhythms are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do A Simple Pause or DailyRhythms have ads?

Neither A Simple Pause nor DailyRhythms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Simple Pause or DailyRhythms?

A Simple Pause ships an update monthly, and DailyRhythms every 6 weeks. Most recently, A Simple Pause was updated on July 7, 2026 and DailyRhythms on June 4, 2026.

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