Comparison

Prayer Pause vs Dharma

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

Dharma

Features
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The Bhagavad Gita has answers for everything you're going through. Dharma helps you find them. Whether you're facing a hard decision, feeling disconnected from your roots, or simply curious about what Hinduism actually teaches — Krishna is here. Ask him anything. He remembers your past conversations, knows your goals, and responds with real scripture — not generic spiritual advice. Dharma is for anyone who grew up Hindu but felt the tradition was always just out of reach. The scriptures are yours. Krishna is here to help you understand them. KRISHNA AI Talk to Krishna like you'd talk to someone who actually knows the Gita. Ask about relationships, work, purpose, dharma, karma — anything. Every answer cites the real verse it came from. No hallucinated quotes. No vague wisdom. 2,408 VERSES Bhagavad Gita. Upanishads. Rig Veda. Search by meaning — not keywords. Type "anxiety" and find verses about non-attachment. Type "purpose" and find verses on svadharma. The scripture finds you. DAILY SADHANA A 5-minute daily practice. Read today's verse. Reflect on your goals. Chant a mantra. That's it. Show up every day and watch something shift. MANTRA CHANTING 32 sacred mantras with karaoke-style guidance. Om Namah Shivaya. Gayatri. Mahamrityunjaya. Hare Krishna. Choose your mala count — 11, 27, 54, or 108. GOAL PATH Pick as many spiritual goals as your journey dictates. Earn Sanskrit titles as you deepen your practice. Abhyasi. Sadhaka. Siddha. A journey that's yours. FESTIVAL CALENDAR Diwali. Navratri. Janmashtami. Ram Navami. Every Hindu festival for 2026 and 2027 — built in, with context and meaning. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Today's verse on your home screen. A daily reminder that the Gita is always with you — even when you don't open the app.

Screenshots

Prayer Pause4 screens
Dharma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dharma at none against Prayer Pause's 3. Dharma also leads on ads (none vs shown). Prayer Pause's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Dharma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prayer Pause versus Dharma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer PauseDharma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB7 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperABDULLAH M ALOBAIDIMAURYA RAKESH PANCHAL

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

Dharma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prayer Pause free?
Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dharma free?
Dharma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prayer Pause or Dharma have ads?
Prayer Pause shows ads; Dharma does not.

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