Comparison

Prayer Pause vs Taqwa

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

Head to head
About

Prayer Pause

This app helps you stay focused on prayer by blocking distracting apps during your salah times. It offers Islamic-themed unlock methods and tools to build better digital habits, powered by your faith.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps during prayer
  • Islamic-themed unlock methods
  • Salah Focus modes
  • Focus sessions with custom rules
  • Sabr companion and score
  • Prayer streaks and calendar
  • Quran reader and hadith collection
Features
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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.

About

Taqwa

This app helps you focus on prayer by blocking distracting applications during prayer times. It provides accurate prayer times, allows customization of blocked apps, and tracks your prayer consistency. Earn rewards by inviting friends to use the app.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer times worldwide
  • Customizable app blocking during prayer
  • Prayer streak tracking
  • Qibla compass
  • Referral rewards system
  • Islamic design
Features
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Taqwa blocks your distracting apps during prayer time so you actually pray. No more "just one more scroll" through Fajr. No more missing Dhuhr because you got lost on Instagram. Taqwa removes the friction between you and your salah. HOW IT WORKS - Accurate prayer times based on your location - Select which apps to block during salah - When prayer time begins, those apps are locked - Tap "I prayed" to unlock — that's it YOUR SALAH, PROTECTED Other apps spend billions getting you addicted. We use the same psychology to protect your prayer. They fight for your time. We fight for your salah. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Build your streak day by day - See your prayer history at a glance - Know which prayers you're nailing and which need work - Watch your consistency grow over time SHARE THE REWARD Every person you guide to prayer, you share in their reward. Invite friends with your referral code and earn hasanat every time they pray. 15% of all proceeds support families in Gaza FEATURES - Prayer times for any location worldwide - Customizable app blocking during salah - Qibla compass - Prayer streak tracking - Beautiful Islamic design - Referral rewards system The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The first matter you will be asked about is prayer." Start your journey. Download Taqwa today. --- SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A subscription is required to use Taqwa's app blocking features. Weekly, yearly, and lifetime plans are available. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://heady-narwhal-e46.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Taqwa-2e727a2e4a3b8005bd1ed4201868b34d?pvs=74 Terms of Service: https://heady-narwhal-e46.notion.site/Taqwa-Terms-of-Service-2e827a2e4a3b8099b679e75fa14be870

Screenshots

Prayer Pause4 screens
Taqwa4 screens

Verdict

The call

Prayer Pause and Taqwa both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Prayer Pause's written reviews are positive against 0% of Taqwa's. Prayer Pause also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Taqwa's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Prayer Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Taqwa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Prayer Pause against 4.6 for Taqwa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Prayer Pause's written reviews are positive against 0% of Taqwa's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, Taqwa weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prayer Pause versus Taqwa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer PauseTaqwa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (124 ratings) — better4.6 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrayer Pause LLCWSO Digital Inc.

Customer experience

Prayer Pause

All ratings124 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Taqwa

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Prayer Pause

Subscriptions2
  • Prayer Pause Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Prayer Pause Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime)$79.99
8 purchases

Taqwa

Subscriptions8
  • Taqwa Premium$4.997 Days
  • Taqwa Premium$7.997 Days
  • Taqwa Premium$9.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Taqwa Premium2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Taqwa Premium2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Taqwa Premium$39.991 Year
  • Taqwa Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Taqwa Premium3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Prayer Pause free?
Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taqwa free?
Taqwa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prayer Pause or Taqwa?
Prayer Pause is rated higher. Prayer Pause averages 4.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Taqwa averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.
Do Prayer Pause or Taqwa have ads?
Prayer Pause shows ads; Taqwa does not.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Pause or Taqwa?
Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, and Taqwa weekly. Most recently, Prayer Pause was updated on November 7, 2026 and Taqwa on October 31, 2026.

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