# Prayer Pause vs Prayer Lock Focus

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Prayer Pause at 118 against Prayer Lock Focus's 1. Prayer Pause also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 1). Prayer Lock Focus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prayer Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Prayer Lock Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prayer Lock Focus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prayer Pause has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Prayer Pause ships an update weekly, Prayer Lock Focus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prayer Pause | Prayer Lock Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-lock-focus-khushu/id6758948715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prayer Pause LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865812226) | [Akram Saouri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872354842) |

## What reviewers say

### Prayer Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-screen-time/id6757287456)

This app helps users focus on prayer and spiritual practices by blocking distracting applications during prayer times. It offers various unlock methods rooted in Islamic tradition and provides tools for building better digital habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps during prayer times, Islamic unlock methods (dhikr, Quran, quiz), Salah Focus modes (Honor, Proof), Customizable blocking schedules, Digital companion 'Sabr' with Sabr Score, Quran reader and Hadith collection, Accurate prayer times and notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prayer Pause Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Prayer Pause Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |


### Prayer Lock Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-lock-focus-khushu/id6758948715)

This app helps you maintain focus during prayer by automatically blocking distracting applications. It calculates prayer times based on your location and displays calming Quranic verses when you attempt to access blocked apps.

**Highlights:** Automatic app blocking during prayer times, Customizable app selection for blocking, Accurate prayer time calculation, Respectful blocking screen with Quran ayahs, Prayer history and streaks, Qiblah finder, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Khushu Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Khushu Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Khushu Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Khushu Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prayer Pause free?

Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prayer Lock Focus free?

Prayer Lock Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prayer Pause or Prayer Lock Focus?

Prayer Lock Focus is rated higher. Prayer Pause averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Prayer Lock Focus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Prayer Pause or Prayer Lock Focus have ads?

Both Prayer Pause and Prayer Lock Focus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prayer Pause or Prayer Lock Focus?

Prayer Pause ships an update weekly, and Prayer Lock Focus fortnightly. Most recently, Prayer Pause was updated on October 31, 2026 and Prayer Lock Focus on October 30, 2026.

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