Comparison

Prayer Pause vs Salah Lock

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

Salah Lock

This app helps you prioritize prayer by locking distracting applications during prayer times. It offers gentle reminders and daily spiritual motivation, designed to foster focus and spiritual presence without harsh restrictions.

Highlights
  • App locking around prayer times
  • Smart prayer notifications
  • Prepare reminder
  • Daily motivation with Quran verses
  • Unlock by confirming prayer
  • Accurate prayer times by location
  • Islamic-inspired design
Features
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# Build Your Day Around Salah Salah Lock helps you put prayer first by gently removing distractions when it matters most. Instead of endless reminders you can ignore, Salah Lock locks selected apps around prayer times, helping you stay mindful, focused, and spiritually present. # Smart Prayer Notifications (3-Step System) Salah Lock sends three intentional notifications for every prayer: # Prepare Reminder (10 minutes before) A calm alert to pause, prepare wudu, and transition your focus. # Prayer Time Alert (Exact time) Confirms it’s time for Salah and locks distracting apps until you pray. # Daily Motivation A short Quran verse or reminder to nourish your heart every day. # App Locking That Respects Your Intentions Lock social media, games, or distracting apps Unlock by confirming your prayer No harsh restrictions - just gentle accountability Salah Lock is not about punishment. It’s about protecting your Salah. # Designed for Muslims, Built With Care Clean, calm, Islamic-inspired design Accurate prayer times by location Supports all five daily prayers Lightweight, private, and ad-free Your data stays on your device. Always. # Who Is Salah Lock For? Muslims struggling with phone distractions Students, professionals, and creators Anyone wanting more khushu’ (focus) in prayer Those building better spiritual habits # One Small Lock. One Big Intention. Make Salah the center of your day again. Download Salah Lock and let your phone work for your faith - not against it.

Screenshots

Prayer Pause4 screens
Salah Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Prayer Pause and Salah Lock both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Prayer Pause's written reviews are positive against 50% of Salah Lock's. Prayer Pause also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (107 vs 18). Salah Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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. Salah Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Prayer Pause against 4.8 for Salah Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prayer Pause has 107 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Prayer Pause's written reviews are positive against 50% of Salah Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Pause ships an update weekly, Salah Lock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Prayer Pause versus Salah Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer PauseSalah Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (107 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings107 — better18
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABDULLAH M ALOBAIDIroner reked

Customer experience

Prayer Pause

All ratings107 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Salah Lock

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Salah Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prayer Pause free?
Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Salah Lock free?
Salah Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prayer Pause or Salah Lock?
Salah Lock is rated higher. Prayer Pause averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Salah Lock averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Prayer Pause or Salah Lock have ads?
Prayer Pause shows ads; Salah Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Pause or Salah Lock?
Prayer Pause ships an update weekly, and Salah Lock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Prayer Pause was updated on October 25, 2026 and Salah Lock on October 24, 2026.

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