Comparison

Prayer Pause vs PrayFirst

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 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
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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

PrayFirst

Features
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Put God first—one habit at a time. PrayFirst helps you build a daily prayer routine by turning your phone from a distraction into a reminder to pause and pray. Features Prayer Lock: Block selected apps until you pray Verse of the Day: Read and reflect daily Guided Prayer Timer: Stay present for 30–120 seconds Streaks & Stats: Track your consistency Reminders: Daily + streak reminders Mood Check-ins: Quick daily logs Subscription & Pricing (Auto-renewing) Yearly: $59.99 / year Weekly: $5.99 / week Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Prayer Pause4 screens
PrayFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrayFirst at none against Prayer Pause's shown. PrayFirst also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Prayer Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PrayFirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, PrayFirst every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prayer Pause versus PrayFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer PausePrayFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABDULLAH M ALOBAIDIAndrei Popovici

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Prayer Pause

Subscriptions2
  • Prayer Pause Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Prayer Pause Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime)$79.99
2 purchases

PrayFirst

Subscriptions2
  • PrayFirst$5.997 Days
  • PrayFirst$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Prayer Pause free?
Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrayFirst free?
PrayFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prayer Pause or PrayFirst have ads?
Prayer Pause shows ads; PrayFirst does not.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Pause or PrayFirst?
Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, and PrayFirst every 2 days. Most recently, Prayer Pause was updated on October 14, 2026 and PrayFirst on September 27, 2026.

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