Aqimo vs Prayer Pause
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aqimo
This app helps Muslims maintain prayer habits with accurate prayer times, smart app blocking during prayer, and Qibla direction. It tracks prayer consistency, offers gentle reminders, and prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally.
- Accurate prayer times
- Smart app blocking
- Qibla compass
- Prayer tracking & streaks
- Customizable reminders
- Offline functionality
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Never miss a prayer again. Aqimo is an Islam utility app that helps Muslims maintain consistent prayer habits with accurate prayer times, smart app blocking, and Qibla direction—all in one peaceful companion. ACCURATE PRAYER TIMES: Get precise Salah times based on your exact location with automatic GPS detection and timezone support. Never wonder when it's time to pray. SMART APP BLOCKING: Block distracting apps during prayer times to help you focus on what matters most. Choose which apps to block, and Aqimo automatically restricts access during each prayer window using native iOS integration. PRAYER TRACKING & STREAKS: Track your prayer consistency and build lasting habits. See your progress with prayer completion history and motivating streak counters. QIBLA COMPASS: Find the Qibla direction anywhere in the world using your device's built-in compass and sensors. Pray in the right direction, every time. GENTLE REMINDERS: Receive peaceful notifications before each prayer time so you're always prepared. Customize reminder timing for each of the five daily prayers. PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN: Your data stays on your device. No cloud sync, no accounts, no tracking. All prayer history and settings are stored locally in your app's private storage. KEY FEATURES: • Accurate prayer times for all 5 daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) • Automatic location detection with manual city selection • App blocking during prayer times using iOS Family Controls • Prayer completion tracking and streak counters • Qibla compass with device sensors • Customizable prayer reminders • Dark mode support • Completely offline—works without internet after setup • No registration or login required PERFECT FOR: • Muslims seeking to improve prayer consistency • Anyone struggling with phone distractions during prayer • Students and professionals with busy schedules • Travelers needing accurate prayer times worldwide • Parents teaching children about salah WHY AQIMO? Aqimo understands the challenges of maintaining five daily prayers in a distraction-filled world. Our app blocking feature helps you disconnect from your phone and reconnect with Allah. WHAT USERS SAY: "Finally, an app that actually helps me stay consistent with my prayers!" "The app blocking is a game changer. I don't even think about checking my phone during prayer time anymore." "Simple, beautiful, and exactly what I needed. Jazakallah Khair!" TECHNICAL DETAILS: • Requires iOS 15.0 or later • Location permission required for prayer times • Motion sensors required for Qibla compass • Family Controls permission required for app blocking PRIVACY & SECURITY: All your data is stored locally on your device. We never collect, share, or transmit your prayer data, location, or personal information to any servers. Your spiritual journey is private. Download Aqimo today and transform your prayer routine. Build the consistency you've always wanted, one prayer at a time. May Allah make it easy for you to maintain your prayers. LINKS: Privacy Policy - https://www.aqimoapp.com/privacy End User License Agreement (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use - https://www.aqimoapp.com/terms-of-use CONTACT INFO: Email - nick@aqimoapp.com SUBSCRIPTION INFO: An Aqimo subscription removes ads and enables access to additional features. If you subscribe, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in iTunes Account Settings. Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan’s cost. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited once your purchase is confirmed.
Prayer Pause
This app helps you focus on prayer and spiritual practices by blocking distracting applications during prayer times. It offers various Islamic content and features to build positive habits and reduce phone usage.
- Block distracting apps during prayer times
- Islamic content for dhikr and Quran
- Salah Focus modes
- Sabr camel companion and score
- Customizable blocking rules
- Prayer streaks and calendar
- Accurate prayer times and notifications
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The moment your salah begins, Prayer Pause locks the distracting apps pulling at you, then unlocks them the second you finish, so you can pray without your phone whispering in the back of your mind. Build a real habit of dhikr, Quran and intentional time between prayers instead of endless scrolling. Most of us spend 5 to 6 hours a day on our phones, and most of that is mindless scrolling, dopamine loops and distraction. Prayer Pause helps you cut that down and gives your deen the space it deserves. Pick the apps to block. Set schedules around your prayer times. When you reach for a blocked app, Prayer Pause steps in with something better: dhikr, Quran, a quick quiz or a moment of reflection. Break the bad phone habits and build better ones. Your digital detox, powered by your deen. WHAT YOU GET - Block distracting apps, categories and websites during salah or any time you choose - 5 unlock methods rooted in your deen: dhikr, Quran, an Islamic quiz, reflection or dua (turn on several for a different one each time) - Salah Focus with two modes: Honor (pull up when you have prayed) or Proof Mode (scan your prayer spot with the camera to unlock) - Focus sessions that lock your apps for a set time or until the next prayer - Sabr, your camel companion, who thrives when you pray on time and tires when you scroll too much - Sabr Score, a daily focus number that tracks your bypasses, resists, prayers completed and time spent in blocked apps - Custom blocking rules with flexible schedules and daily limits - Islamic presets for Jummah, Tahajjud, Taraweeh and the Last 10 Nights - Brick Mode for deep focus with zero distractions - Screen time trends and prayer history insights - Prayer streaks with built-in grace: one missed prayer will not always end your streak - Prayer Calendar to mark past days, fill in a range and see your consistency - Period Pause holds your streak and stops reminders during menses, so no broken streaks and no guilt - Auto-blocks during all 5 daily prayers using Apple's Screen Time API - Travel Mode with auto-detection, Qasr and prayer combining - Real full-screen iOS alarms for every prayer time, the kind that actually wake you up - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Live Activities on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen - Daily Deeds: a Quran reading, dhikr, dua and hadith for each day - Quran Reader with all 114 surahs (Arabic, transliteration, English) - Full hadith collection (Nawawi's 40 plus Sahih al-Bukhari, 97 books) - Dua from Hisnul Muslim for every occasion - Tasbih digital dhikr counter - Accurate prayer times with prayer notifications (14 methods, auto-detect) - Qibla compass with haptic feedback - In English, Arabic and Urdu, with full right-to-left support ALSO ON MAC Prayer Pause for Mac keeps your prayers in the menu bar, and your Premium carries over automatically. PRIVATE & SECURE Prayer Pause uses Apple's Screen Time API. All blocking runs entirely on your device, and the apps you pick stay private, even from us. No ads. Prayer times, Qibla, Quran, hadith, dua, dhikr, prayer streaks and the Prayer Calendar are free for everyone. Some features require a subscription.
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Verdict
Aqimo 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 69% of Aqimo's. Prayer Pause also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Aqimo's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 122). 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. Aqimo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Prayer Pause sells 3 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 — 4.8 for Aqimo against 4.7 for Prayer Pause. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqimo has 1.4K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Aqimo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prayer Pause's.
Aqimo ships an update every 5 days, Prayer Pause weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Aqimo | Prayer Pause |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (122 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 122 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Pena | Prayer Pause LLC |
Customer experience
Aqimo
Prayer Pause
In-app purchases
Aqimo
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)$19.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Aqimo Pro (Ramadan Discount)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Aqimo Pro (Full Access)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Prayer Pause
- Prayer Pause Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Prayer Pause Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime)$79.99









