Bible Mode vs Prayer Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bible Mode
Transform your phone into a tool for spiritual growth with daily prayer widgets and screen time blockers. Engage in Bible Chat, access full Bible translations, and build a daily rhythm of reflection and prayer to reduce distractions and deepen your faith.
- Faith-focused app lock
- Bible Chat for guidance
- Quiet Time Mode for reflection
- Full Bible access with multiple translations
- Rotating daily verse widgets
- Mindful screen time tracking
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Introducing Bible Mode – Turn Your Screen from Distraction to Devotion You can finally transform your phone into a tool for spiritual growth with Bible Mode! Our rotating Daily Prayer Widgets bring verses, affirmations, and devotionals to your fingertips, while screen time blockers encourage reflection on Scripture or prayer – helping you prioritize faith and grow closer to God. New in Bible Mode: Bible Chat, Quiet Time Mode, Full Bible Access, and Multiple Translations including KJV and ESV! What’s Bible Mode About? Let's face it. It’s WAY too easy to get distracted in today's world. We built Bible Mode to help you fight back against distractions – just 2 minutes to reset with God. How It Works 1. Pick Your Distractions Choose the apps you want to lock – social media, games, shopping, anything pulling you off track. 2. Set Your Unlock Flow Unlock by either scanning your Bible or completing a short in-app verse reflection with prayer and affirmation. 3. Reset with God in 2 Minutes Each unlock becomes a quick, intentional moment with God – before diving back into your day. Features You’ll Love 1. Faith-focused App Lock: Select apps to lock and unlock them by scanning your open Bible or reflecting on a verse, prayer, or affirmation. 2. Curated Verses & Devotionals for Any Moment: No Bible nearby? Let Bible Mode bring you the perfect verse, prayer, or affirmation at the perfect moment. 3. Bible Chat – Ask Anything Privately chat with the Bible. Ask questions about faith, emotions, Scripture, and life — and get thoughtful, Scripture-filled guidance. 4. Quiet Time Mode Set aside distraction-free time for prayer, worship, or reflection. Customize your session length and intention — and return to peace when it ends. 5. Full Bible Access + Multiple Translations Read the Bible directly in the app. Includes KJV and ESV, with more coming soon. 6. Inspiring Daily Verses & Routine: Stay uplifted with daily Bible verses that guide your heart. It’s a simple yet powerful way to root yourself in Scripture, keeping you grounded and focused amidst life’s distractions. 7. Rotating Lock & Home Screen Widgets: Bring Scripture to life with lock and home screen widgets that rotate daily, showcasing fresh verses, devotionals, and prayers. It’s a beautiful way to keep God’s Word front and center, inspiring you every time you glance at your phone. 8. Mindful Screen Time: Track your progress with streaks, time saved, and monthly stats. Bible Mode helps you cut distractions and find a healthier balance between tech and faith, turning your screen into a constant source of encouragement and faith. 9. Your Personal Touch: Enjoy light/dark mode, customize widgets, and see mini verses on the app’s home page. All designed to boost your spiritual growth. Bible Mode is Perfect If You Want To… • Spend less time doomscrolling and more time grounded in the Word • Build a daily rhythm of prayer, reflection, and Scripture • Turn your phone into a tool for faith, not distraction • Chat with Scripture / Bible Chat to answer your questions • Start small, with 1–2 minute moments that add up to real growth Testimonials “This app helped me pause and pray instead of doomscrolling. It’s become part of my routine.” “I never thought I’d enjoy screen time limits but Bible Mode makes it feel meaningful. The verses hit at the right moment.” “The Bible scan feature is genius. It’s like unlocking your phone and your heart.” “I use the lock screen widgets every day. I love seeing them every time I check my phone!” Get the Full Experience *paid features* • Get more frequent verse updates on your Lock & Home Screen Widgets – from daily to every 2 hours • More Bible translations and languages – let us know which ones you’d love to see! Support: help@biblemode.app Privacy Policy: https://biblemode.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://biblemode.app/terms Website: https://biblemode.app Turn your screen into a constant source of encouragement and faith today.
Prayer Lock
This app delivers a daily Bible verse to your lock screen, offering inspiration without distractions. Customize topics, choose from various widget styles, and build a daily reading rhythm with reminders and prayer prompts.
- Daily Bible verse on lock screen
- Customizable verse topics
- Multiple widget styles
- Daily reading reminders
- Save favorite verses
- Guided daily prayers
- Personalized themes
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A Bible verse on your lock screen every morning. Nothing more, nothing less. Prayer Lock places a fresh verse of Scripture on your lock screen each day. No feeds, no distractions - just the Word, right where you'll see it. HOW IT WORKS Choose the topics that speak to you - Encouragement, Peace, Love, Faith, Wisdom, Strength, Gratitude, or Anxiety - and Prayer Lock selects a verse each morning. Add the lock screen widget once, and it's there every time you pick up your phone. LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Five widget styles to fit your setup: • Rectangular, circular, and inline widgets for your lock screen • Small, medium, and large widgets for your home screen BUILD A DAILY RHYTHM Track your streak as you open the app each day. Set a gentle daily reminder so you never miss a morning. Read the verse, pray the guided daily prayer, and carry it with you. FAVOURITES & HISTORY Save the verses that move you. Browse your full history to revisit what you've read. Copy or share any verse with one tap. PERSONALISE YOUR EXPERIENCE Choose from 8 handcrafted themes to make the app feel like yours - from warm Parchment to deep Midnight, calming Sage to golden Dawn. PRAYER LOCK PRO Go deeper with a Pro subscription: • 8,000+ verses across all categories • 4 Bible translations: KJV, WEB, BBE, and ASV • 6 additional premium themes • On-demand verse refresh - get a new verse any time • Free trial on the weekly plan Subscription options: • Weekly (with free trial) • Monthly • Annual Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.strandedsolutions.co.uk/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bible Mode at 13K against Prayer Lock's 2. 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
Both are free to download. Bible Mode sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Prayer Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Bible Mode against 5.0 for Prayer Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Mode has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bible Mode ships an update every 2 weeks, Prayer Lock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bible Mode | Prayer Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (13K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Friday Labs LLC | Abbel Thomas |
Customer experience
Bible Mode
Prayer Lock
Bugs and requests
Bible Mode
Reported bugs
1 issue- Misspelled words
Prayer Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bible Mode
- Bible Time Supporter$4.997 Days
- Bible Time Supporter7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Bible Time Supporter$9.991 Month
- Bible Time Supporter$19.991 Year
- Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial2 variants$39.993 Months
- Bible Time Supporter1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Prayer Lock
- US3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- US$5.991 Month
- US7 Days trial$24.991 Year









