Comparison

SalahScreen vs 5Locks

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

Head to head
About

SalahScreen

This app automatically blocks distracting applications during prayer times, helping users maintain focus and presence during worship. It offers customizable blocking, post-prayer reflection tools, and daily spiritual inspiration to build consistent prayer habits.

Highlights
  • Auto-blocking based on prayer times
  • Customizable app and category blocking
  • Pray-to-unblock feature with quick pause
  • Post-prayer journaling and reflection
  • Daily Ayah and Hadith inspiration
  • Habit tracking for prayer consistency
Features
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SalahScreen automatically blocks distracting apps when it's time to pray so you can show up for worship without the battle. No willpower needed. Just presence. THE PROBLEM YOU KNOW TOO WELL You know you should pray on time. But your phone knows how to keep you scrolling. One notification becomes five minutes. Five minutes becomes a missed prayer. And even when you do pray, your mind is still half-tangled in what you just saw on your screen. You're not weak. Your brain has been conditioned for constant stimulation. Prayer requires the opposite: stillness, focus, presence. SalahScreen bridges that gap. HOW SALAHSCREEN WORKS Auto-Schedules from Adhan Prayer times trigger automatic blocking windows. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha—your phone knows when it's time, so you don't have to remember. Choose What Gets Blocked Select by category (Social, Video, Games) or tap individual apps. Clear "Blocked" badges show what's paused during prayer. Pray to Unblock When prayer time ends, a gentle prompt asks if you have prayed. Resume intentionally, not impulsively. Need flexibility? Quick Pause gives you 5 minutes. Post-Prayer Reflection Close each prayer with a 30-second journal. Add quick tags, write a note, or just breathe. Turn ritual into remembrance. Daily Ayah & Hadith Arabic text with translation. Simple daily inspiration to keep you connected. Build the Habit Track streaks and consistency. No pressure. No guilt. Just clarity on your progress. WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE - Instant relief – No more battling yourself at prayer time. The apps are just... gone. - Improved focus within days – Your mind learns that prayer time means prayer, not multitasking. - Sustainable routine in 3 weeks – Consistency without willpower. The habit builds itself. - Spiritual transformation over months – Prayers that feel present. Connection that feels real. YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN THIS "I used to feel so guilty missing prayers because I got lost scrolling. Now I don't even have to think about it. SalahScreen just handles it." "My screen time dropped 2+ hours per day. But more importantly, my khushoo improved. I actually feel present now." "Finally, a tool that understands Muslim rhythms. This isn't just another app blocker—it's built around salah." WHO THIS IS FOR Students juggling classes and social media. Professionals drowning in notifications. Parents trying to model good habits. Anyone who's tired of feeling like their phone controls them instead of the other way around. If you're struggling to pray on time, if your mind wanders during salah, if you're exhausted from the constant battle with your device—this is for you. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS - On-device processing only - No account required - Uses standard iOS Screen Time permissions - Your data never leaves your phone START TODAY Join thousands of Muslims reclaiming their focus, one prayer at a time. Download SalahScreen. Block the noise. Find your presence. *SalahScreen requires an active subscription' no features are available without one* Privacy Policy: https://salahscreen.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://salahscreen.app/terms Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

5Locks

Build consistent prayer habits and deepen your faith with tools for accurate prayer times, app blocking during Salah, Quran access, and guided Dhikr. Track your progress and reflect after prayer to foster mindfulness and consistency.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer times
  • App blocking during prayer
  • Full offline Quran access
  • Dua after prayer
  • Prayer tracking
  • Guided Dhikr and meditation
  • Journal and reflection
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5Locks helps you stay focused on what matters most — your Salah. When it's time to pray, 5Locks blocks the apps that distract you. No more scrolling when you should be praying. Mark your salah as complete to unlock your apps again. After you complete each Salah, a Dua appears so you can read and reflect before moving on — keeping worship and supplication together. FEATURES: Prayer Times — Accurate prayer times based on your location. Never miss a salah. App Blocking — Choose which apps to block during prayer time. When salah comes, distractions disappear. Quran Reader — Read and listen to the Quran with audio recitation. Qibla Compass — Find the direction of prayer instantly. Prayer Tracker — Log every Salah you complete. Watch your daily progress and build consistency over time. Journal & Reflection — Write down your thoughts after prayer to deepen your connection and build mindful habits. WHY 5LOCKS? Science backed tools: App blocking removes decision fatigue so you can pray without temptation. No ads, ever: Your worship is sacred. We don't track you or show ads. Break the scroll and build the habit. Turn screen time into worship time. 5Locks includes features requiring a premium subscription. Your chosen plan begins immediately upon purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each period (weekly or yearly) until you cancel. Canceling your subscription will stop future renewals, but you will retain access to all premium features for the remaining time of your current period. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. Terms of Use: 5locks.app/terms Privacy Policy: 5locks.app/privacy Have questions or feedback? Email us at luna.app.studio@gmail.com so we can help!

Screenshots

SalahScreen4 screens
5Locks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5Locks at 100% against SalahScreen's 54%. 5Locks also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). SalahScreen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. SalahScreen sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 5Locks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SalahScreen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SalahScreen has 419 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of SalahScreen's written reviews are positive against 100% of 5Locks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SalahScreen ships an update every 2 weeks, 5Locks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SalahScreen versus 5Locks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalahScreen5Locks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (419 ratings) — better4.6 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings419 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayane SahiLuna Bitar

Customer experience

SalahScreen

All ratings419 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative35.7%

5Locks

All ratings56 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SalahScreen

Subscriptions11
  • SalahScreen Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • SalahScreen Premium$5.997 Days
  • SalahScreen Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • SalahScreen Premium2 variants$9.997 Days
  • SalahScreen Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SalahScreen Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • SalahScreen Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • SalahScreen Premium$39.991 Year
  • SalahScreen Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • SalahScreen Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • SalahScreen Premium$49.991 Year
5 purchases

5Locks

Subscriptions5
  • Wudu Pro – Weekly$3.997 Days
  • 5Locks - Prayer Time App Lock$4.991 Month
  • Wudu Pro – Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • 5Locks - Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • $1_monthly_intro_annual_sub1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SalahScreen free?
SalahScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5Locks free?
5Locks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SalahScreen or 5Locks?
SalahScreen is rated higher. SalahScreen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while 5Locks averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.
Do SalahScreen or 5Locks have ads?
5Locks shows ads; SalahScreen does not.
Which is updated more often, SalahScreen or 5Locks?
SalahScreen ships an update every 2 weeks, and 5Locks every 9 days. Most recently, SalahScreen was updated on October 12, 2026 and 5Locks on September 30, 2026.

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