Prayer Pause vs Ihsan Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prayer Pause
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.
- 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
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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.
Ihsan Mode
Read the Quran and earn rewards that feed fasting Muslims globally. Track your progress, stay focused with app blocking, and compete on leaderboards while contributing to a charitable cause.
- Quran reading with multiple manuscripts
- 50+ translation languages
- App blocking for focus
- Accurate prayer times
- Reading streaks and achievements
- Global and regional leaderboards
- Charitable meal donations
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Ihsan Mode transforms your Quran reading into real-world impact. Every minute you spend reciting helps feed fasting Muslims around the world. HOW IT WORKS Simply read the Quran in the app, and your verified reading minutes count toward daily rewards. Top readers each day earn meals donated by Human Development Fund (HDF) to those in need. BEAUTIFUL QURAN READING • Two authentic manuscripts: Madani Mushaf (604 pages) and IndoPak Mushaf (847 pages) • Navigate by Surah, Juz, or page number • 50+ translation languages available • Bookmark your favorite verses • Continue reading from where you left off STAY FOCUSED • Block distracting apps during recitation sessions • Schedule reading times around your daily prayers • Accurate prayer times based on your location BUILD LASTING HABITS • Track your daily reading streaks • Earn achievement badges for consistency (3 to 60-day streaks) • See your progress and statistics COMPETE AND GIVE BACK • Global and regional leaderboards • Top 100 daily readers earn charitable rewards • Share your achievements and inspire others • Every reward means a meal for someone fasting YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS • Your data is encrypted and secure • Location is only used for prayer times (processed locally) • You control your display name on leaderboards • Full account deletion available anytime Ihsan Mode is developed by Human Development Fund (hdfund.org), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving humanity through education and charitable programs. Start your journey today. Read with purpose. Feed with compassion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ihsan Mode at none against Prayer Pause's 3. Ihsan Mode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Prayer Pause's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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. Prayer Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ihsan Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ihsan Mode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prayer Pause has 102 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, Ihsan Mode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prayer Pause | Ihsan Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (102 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ABDULLAH M ALOBAIDI | Human Development Fund |
Customer experience
Prayer Pause
Ihsan Mode
In-app purchases
Prayer Pause
- Prayer Pause Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Prayer Pause Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime)$79.99
Ihsan Mode
No in-app purchases









