# Pray Screen Time vs Pray First

The clearest difference is ads: Pray Screen Time at none against Pray First's shown. Pray Screen Time also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 26) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Pray First's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pray Screen Time sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Pray First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pray Screen Time against 4.8 for Pray First. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pray Screen Time has 9.7K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pray Screen Time ships an update weekly, Pray First fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pray Screen Time | Pray First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-screen-time-bible-focus/id6737241669/reviews)** | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-first-reduce-screen-time/id6760142832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 250 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manifest Automation, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821066997) | [Alper Ismet SULUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641912970) |

## What reviewers say

### Pray Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-screen-time-bible-focus/id6737241669)

This app helps Christians integrate faith into their daily digital lives. It transforms screen time into moments of spiritual reflection and discipline by prompting prayer before app access. Features include app locking, daily Bible verses, and customizable reminders to foster a stronger spiritual connection.

**Highlights:** App lock for spiritual discipline, Faith-based daily routine reminders, Daily Bible verse integration, Screen time management with faith focus, Customizable lock and prayer reminders

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pray Screen Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pray Screen Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pray Screen Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pray Screen Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Pray Screen Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Pray Screen Pro | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helps grow relationship with God
- 📖 Provides daily spiritual guidance
- 🕰️ Encourages intentional prayer time
- 💪 Strengthens faith and devotion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🆓 Should be free to connect with God
- ⏰ Limited free trial period

**Reported bugs**

- App not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Multiple prayer sessions per day
- Customizable prayer schedule
- Offline mode for prayers


### Pray First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-first-reduce-screen-time/id6760142832)

This app helps Christians reduce screen time by replacing app usage with prayer. When you attempt to open a blocked app, a prayer is presented, encouraging a moment of reflection before deciding to proceed. It tracks prayer streaks and saves prayers to a journal.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Pray to unlock apps, Build prayer streaks, Prayer journal, Smart scheduling, Customizable blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pray Screen Time free?

Pray Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pray First free?

Pray First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pray Screen Time or Pray First?

Pray Screen Time is rated higher. Pray Screen Time averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Pray First averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Pray Screen Time or Pray First have ads?

Pray First shows ads; Pray Screen Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pray Screen Time or Pray First?

Pray Screen Time ships an update weekly, and Pray First fortnightly. Most recently, Pray Screen Time was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pray First on October 28, 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.*