Comparison

Prayer Pause vs Sunnah Way

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

Sunnah Way

Integrate Islamic traditions into your daily life with this companion app. Track prayers and habits, join community challenges, and connect with friends to maintain spiritual consistency. Explore an authentic library of traditions with verified references.

Highlights
  • Connect with friends for consistency
  • Participate in community challenges
  • Log prayers and daily habits
  • Access authentic tradition library
  • Receive daily reminders
  • Track Salah and Sunnahs
Features
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Transform your daily routine into a spiritual journey. Sunnah Way is your personal companion for integrating the beautiful traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) into the fabric of your modern life. In a fast-paced world, we often lose touch with the simple, powerful actions that bring Barakah (blessing) to our day. Now, you don’t have to walk this path alone. With our new Social Streaks, you can revive the Sunnah alongside your closest friends. Key Features: - Friends & Streaks: Connect with friends and family to stay consistent. Track your daily Sunnahs and Salah together—don't let the flame of your streak go out! - Sacred Challenges: Join community-wide challenges. From "10 Days of Sunnah Fasting" to "Morning Adhkar Sprints," push yourself to reach new spiritual heights. - Salah & Sunnah Tracker: A seamless way to log your prayers and daily Prophetic habits. Turn intentions into lifelong character. - Authentic Library: Explore traditions for every aspect of life, backed by verified Hadith references. - Daily Reminders: Gentle, timely nudges to keep you mindful and connected throughout your busy day. Make it more than a practice. Make it a shared lifestyle. Terms: https://sunnahway.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Prayer Pause4 screens
Sunnah Way4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prayer Pause at 4.7 against Sunnah Way's 4.0. Prayer Pause also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Sunnah Way's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Sunnah Way sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prayer Pause holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prayer Pause has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prayer Pause versus Sunnah Way: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer PauseSunnah Way
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (109 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABDULLAH M ALOBAIDIMuhammad Ibrahim

Customer experience

Prayer Pause

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

Sunnah Way

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
2 purchases

Sunnah Way

Subscriptions2
  • Sunnah Way Monthly$0.951 Month
  • Sunnah Way Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Prayer Pause free?
Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunnah Way free?
Sunnah Way is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prayer Pause or Sunnah Way?
Prayer Pause is rated higher. Prayer Pause averages 4.7 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Sunnah Way averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Prayer Pause or Sunnah Way have ads?
Prayer Pause shows ads; Sunnah Way does not.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Pause or Sunnah Way?
Prayer Pause ships an update weekly, and Sunnah Way weekly. Most recently, Prayer Pause was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sunnah Way on October 11, 2026.

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