Comparison

PrayLock vs Pray Stop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PrayLock

Features
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Put God first. Block distractions. Build real prayer discipline. PrayLock is a Christian app blocker designed to help you focus on Bible study and prayer by locking distracting apps. When you try to open a locked app, you are guided into prayer before access is restored. This is not just another productivity tool. PrayLock helps believers turn screen time into sacred time. Whether you struggle with social media addiction, constant notifications, or digital distractions, PrayLock gives you a practical way to stay committed to your faith. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Select the apps that distract you โ€ข Set how long they should stay locked โ€ข When you try to open them, pray to unlock โ€ข Reclaim your focus and return to God FEATURES โ€ข Christian app blocker โ€ข Unlock apps through guided prayer โ€ข Bible focused prayer sessions โ€ข Custom lock duration โ€ข Minimal, distraction free design โ€ข Built for daily devotion and discipline PrayLock is perfect for Christians who want to: โ€ข Reduce social media addiction โ€ข Strengthen their relationship with God โ€ข Build a daily prayer habit โ€ข Stay consistent with Bible reading โ€ข Protect their focus from distraction If you are serious about putting faith before distraction, PrayLock helps you make that commitment real. Download PrayLock and make every unlock intentional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pray Stop

Features
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You're present online. But absent with God. Pray Stop turns your screen time into prayer time. Before you can open the apps you choose to block, you complete your daily prayer first. One prayer a day. Every day. It's that simple. HOW IT WORKS Choose which apps to block โ€” Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any app you pick. When you try to open a blocked app, Pray Stop asks you to pray first. Complete your prayer, unlock your apps, and carry that moment of faith with you. FEATURES Block any apps until daily prayer is complete Schedule your prayer times around your day Guided daily prayers to help you get started Post-prayer reflection notes โ€” journal how you felt Home screen widget to track your prayer streak Prayer history so you can see your journey grow Beautiful, distraction-free prayer experience SUBSCRIPTION Pray Stop requires a subscription to access the app's features. Choose the plan that works for you: Weekly Plan โ€” billed weekly Yearly Plan โ€” billed annually (best value) Pray Stop requires an active subscription to use. You can download the app for free, but a subscription is needed to access all features and continue using the app after onboarding. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings โ†’ Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/praystopprivacy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofusepraystop/home

Screenshots

PrayLock4 screens
Pray Stop4 screens

Verdict

The call

PrayLock and Pray Stop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PrayLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Pray Stop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PrayLock versus Pray Stop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayLockPray Stop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem Erginzygimantas Dubaka

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrayLock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Pray Stop

Subscriptions2
  • Pray Stop Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pray Stop annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PrayLock free?
PrayLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pray Stop free?
Pray Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrayLock or Pray Stop have ads?
Neither PrayLock nor Pray Stop shows ads.

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