# DeenLock vs Prayer Pause

DeenLock and Prayer Pause both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Prayer Pause's written reviews are positive against 40% of DeenLock's. Prayer Pause also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 1). DeenLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeenLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Prayer Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.8 for DeenLock against 4.7 for Prayer Pause. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 102 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of DeenLock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prayer Pause's.

DeenLock ships an update every 9 days, Prayer Pause every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeenLock | Prayer Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deenlock-prayer-focus/id6753090394/reviews)** | [4.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 128 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nasser Tadili Hassani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842410921) | [ABDULLAH M ALOBAIDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865812226) |

## What reviewers say

### DeenLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deenlock-prayer-focus/id6753090394)

This app helps users stay focused on prayer by pausing distracting applications during prayer times. It offers different modes for flexibility or commitment and tracks progress to build consistent habits.

**Highlights:** Pause distracting apps during prayer, Choose between Light and Hard modes, Automatic blocking at prayer times, Prayer confirmation for Hard Mode, Track prayer streaks and progress, Privacy-first location data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeenLock | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| YearlyDiscounted | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| DeenLock | $29.99 | per year |
| DeenLock | $34.99 | per year |


### Prayer Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456)

This app helps Muslims regain control of their screen time by blocking distracting applications and offering mindful alternatives like dhikr and Quran readings. It provides custom blocking schedules, Islamic presets, and detailed focus reports to foster better digital habits.

**Highlights:** App and category blocking, Mindful unlock methods (dhikr, Quran, quiz), Customizable blocking schedules, Islamic presets for prayer times, Deep focus 'Brick Mode', Weekly focus reports and screen time trends, Quran reader and hadith collection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prayer Pause Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Prayer Pause Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeenLock free?

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

### Is Prayer Pause free?

Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DeenLock or Prayer Pause?

DeenLock is rated higher. DeenLock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Prayer Pause averages 4.7 from 102 ratings.

### Do DeenLock or Prayer Pause have ads?

Prayer Pause shows ads; DeenLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, DeenLock or Prayer Pause?

DeenLock ships an update every 9 days, and Prayer Pause every 6 days. Most recently, DeenLock was updated on October 15, 2026 and Prayer Pause on October 18, 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.*