# 5Locks vs SalahMode

The clearest difference is ads: SalahMode at none against 5Locks's shown. SalahMode also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (168 vs 54). 5Locks's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5Locks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SalahMode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 5Locks against 4.7 for SalahMode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 168 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 5Locks's written reviews are positive against 90% of SalahMode's.

5Locks ships an update every 9 days, SalahMode every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5Locks | SalahMode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5locks-prayer-time-lock-apps/id6758130133/reviews) | **[4.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salahmode-muslim-prayer-focus/id6758681934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luna Bitar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865836019) | [Raukin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814939411) |

## What reviewers say

### 5Locks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5locks-prayer-time-lock-apps/id6758130133)

Build consistent prayer habits and deepen your faith with tools for accurate prayer times, app blocking during Salah, Quran access, and guided Dhikr. Track your progress and reflect after prayer to foster mindfulness and consistency.

**Highlights:** Accurate prayer times, App blocking during prayer, Full offline Quran access, Dua after prayer, Prayer tracking, Guided Dhikr and meditation, Journal and reflection

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wudu Pro – Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 5Locks - Prayer Time App Lock | $4.99 | per month |
| Wudu Pro – Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 5Locks - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| $1_monthly_intro_annual_sub | $29.99 | per year |


### SalahMode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salahmode-muslim-prayer-focus/id6758681934)

This app helps Muslims stay focused on prayer by automatically blocking distracting applications during prayer times. It requires verification of prayer completion before unlocking apps, fostering accountability and spiritual discipline.

**Highlights:** Automatic app blocking at prayer times, Prayer verification via AI, GPS, or mat scan, Focus Mode for Quran and dhikr, Prayer streak tracking, Emergency unlock feature, Ramadan-specific modes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5Locks free?

5Locks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SalahMode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 5Locks or SalahMode?

SalahMode is rated higher. 5Locks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while SalahMode averages 4.7 from 168 ratings.

### Do 5Locks or SalahMode have ads?

5Locks shows ads; SalahMode does not.

### Which is updated more often, 5Locks or SalahMode?

5Locks ships an update every 9 days, and SalahMode every 8 days. Most recently, 5Locks was updated on September 12, 2026 and SalahMode on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*