Prayer Pause vs The Conversation Collection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The Conversation Collection
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The Conversation Collection helps you create deeper, more meaningful conversations in every area of life. Explore thoughtfully designed question decks for: • Couples • Friends • Family • Self-Reflection • Work & Teams Whether you're strengthening a relationship, building team connection, reconnecting with friends or reflecting on your own experiences, each question is designed to encourage honesty, curiosity and understanding. Features: • Daily conversation cards • Multiple question collections • Save your favourite cards • Private reflection diary • Personal notes and insights • Ongoing personal growth Because the best conversations are often the ones we never think to start. — Subscription The Conversation Collection offers an auto-renewable Premium subscription to unlock unlimited access: • Monthly — $9.99 USD per month • Yearly — $79.99 USD per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sajawalkhansadozai.github.io/conversation-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://sajawalkhansadozai.github.io/conversation-terms/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Conversation Collection at none against Prayer Pause's shown. Prayer Pause's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. Prayer Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and The Conversation Collection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, The Conversation Collection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prayer Pause | The Conversation Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (102 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ABDULLAH M ALOBAIDI | IMOGEN HUMPHRIES |
In-app purchases
Prayer Pause
- Prayer Pause Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Prayer Pause Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Prayer Pause Premium (Lifetime)$79.99
The Conversation Collection
- Monthly plan$9.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
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