Comparison

Daily Prayer vs Pray First

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

Head to head
About

Daily Prayer

Features
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Pray First is a quiet space built for people who want to pray with intention — not squeeze it in between notifications. Set your prayer times, choose apps to pause, and let the app hold the door open until you've had your moment with God. How it works: At your scheduled prayer time, Pray First pauses the apps you choose and presents you with a guided prayer. The prayer is shaped by what you bring to it — your focus, your situation, who you're praying for, and the posture of your heart. When you're done, your apps resume. No login required. No social feed. No streak pressure. Just prayer. Features: • Prayer scheduling — set as many prayer times as you need, morning through night • App pausing — choose which apps pause at prayer time using iPhone's built-in Screen Time • Guided prayer — prayers shaped by your focus (peace, strength, wisdom, gratitude, patience), context (overwhelmed, waiting, conflict, and more), direction (yourself, family, work, others, the world), and posture (stillness, surrender, trust, and more) • Daily scripture — a verse from the Berean Standard Bible on your home screen every day • Prayer streak — a quiet count of your consistency • Prayer library — a personal record of every prayer you've prayed Pray First Pro: • Personal prayers saved to your library • Full prayer history • Prayer time reminders via notifications • 3-day free trial, then weekly or annual billing Pray First uses iPhone's Screen Time feature (FamilyControls) to pause selected apps at prayer time. You choose which apps to pause — nothing is blocked without your permission. You can remove or disable this at any time in Settings. Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/fernapp/privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/fernapp/terms

About

Pray First

This app helps Christians reduce screen time by replacing app usage with prayer. When you attempt to open a blocked app, a prayer is presented, encouraging a moment of reflection before deciding to proceed. It tracks prayer streaks and saves prayers to a journal.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Pray to unlock apps
  • Build prayer streaks
  • Prayer journal
  • Smart scheduling
  • Customizable blocking
Features
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Still reaching for Instagram before reaching for God? You're not alone. The average Christian checks their phone 96 times a day but prays less than 5 minutes. Pray First changes that. When you try to open a blocked app, a prayer or Bible verse appears. Read it, connect with God, and then decide if you still need that app. It's that simple. • BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS: Choose which apps steal your time. Social media, games, news—block them all or just the worst offenders. Set custom schedules for each day of the week. • 5 BIBLE VERSIONS INCLUDED: Read daily verses and prayers in your preferred translation. Switch between 5 different Bible versions to deeply personalize your spiritual journey and connect with the Word. • PRAY TO UNLOCK: Every time you reach for a blocked app, you'll be guided through a meaningful prayer first. No rushing—real prayers that connect you with God. • BUILD A PRAYER STREAK: Watch your consistency grow. Track your daily prayer streak and see how your faith journey unfolds over time. • PRAYER JOURNAL: Every prayer you read is saved to your personal journal. Look back and see how God has worked through your daily moments of faith. • SMART SCHEDULING: Set blocking schedules by day. Block apps all day on weekdays but keep weekends flexible or go all in. Custom reset times let you design the perfect routine. WHY Pray First WORKS: Unlike simple screen time apps, Pray First doesn't just block—it replaces. Instead of staring at a lock screen, you're spending a moment with God. That's the difference between willpower and purpose. Our users report: • 2+ hours less daily screen time • More consistent prayer & reading habits • Greater sense of peace and purpose Pray First PRO: Go unlimited with Pro: create unlimited blocking sessions, access 5 Bible versions, unlock exclusive prayers, track detailed streak insights, and support our mission to help Christians put God first. Start your 7-day free trial today. LESS SCROLLING. MORE PRAYING. Built for Christians who are ready to take back their time one prayer at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Daily Prayer4 screens
Pray First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Daily Prayer at none against Pray First's shown. Pray First's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Daily Prayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pray First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Prayer ships an update monthly, Pray First fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Daily Prayer versus Pray First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily PrayerPray First
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph OlazoAlper Ismet SULUN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daily Prayer

Subscriptions2
  • Pray First Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pray First Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Pray First

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Daily Prayer free?
Daily Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pray First free?
Pray First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daily Prayer or Pray First have ads?
Pray First shows ads; Daily Prayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Daily Prayer or Pray First?
Daily Prayer ships an update monthly, and Pray First fortnightly. Most recently, Daily Prayer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pray First on October 24, 2026.

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