Comparison

Prayer Lock vs God Before Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Prayer Lock

Features
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Prayer Focus helps you create intentional, distraction-free time for prayer. Choose a specific time, enter Focus Mode, and temporarily block distracting apps so you can fully dedicate yourself to prayer. When you finish, simply tap “I Prayed” to complete your session. It’s simple, calm, and built on trust. - Features • Schedule your daily prayer time • Focus Mode to reduce distractions • Custom app selection • Daily streak tracking • Gentle prayer reminders • Clean and minimal design Prayer Focus is designed to support your spiritual discipline without pressure or noise. No ads. No clutter. Just quiet time with intention. - Build Consistency Stay motivated with a daily streak system. Pray at least once per day to maintain your streak and build a meaningful habit over time. - Privacy First Your data is secure and never sold. We respect your privacy and your faith. - Subscriptions Prayer Lock Premium is available as weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. The yearly plan may include a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of the free trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://prayer-lock.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://prayer-lock.com/privacy.html

About

God Before Scroll

This app helps Christians pause for prayer and scripture before opening distracting applications. It replaces automatic scrolling habits with intentional devotion, offering personalized prayers and tracking spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Prayer lock before distracting apps
  • Personalized guided prayers
  • Daily Bible verses
  • Prayer streaks and journey tracking
  • Community Prayer Wall
  • Timed unlock windows
Features
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PUT GOD BEFORE THE SCROLL God Before Scroll helps Christians pause with Scripture and prayer before opening distracting apps. Instead of falling straight into the feed, take a short sacred pause, reconnect with God, and choose what to do next with intention. Choose the apps that distract you. Complete a prayer or Scripture pause. Unlock them for a limited time. This is more than another Bible app. It is a Christian screen-time habit built for the exact moment distraction begins — before you scroll. TURN DISTRACTION INTO DEVOTION Your phone should not pull you away from God. Each pause helps you read a timely Bible verse, pray about how you feel, breathe and reset your attention, reflect before returning to your phone, and decide whether scrolling is still worth it. You are not only blocking an app. You are replacing an automatic habit with a meaningful one. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose distracting apps — social media, entertainment, games, news, shopping, or anything that pulls you away from God, peace, family, or prayer. 2. Create your commitment — guided prayer timer, “I prayed” confirmation, Bible-reading confirmation, prayer walk, or personal commitment plan. 3. Pause before opening — when you try to use a selected app, God Before Scroll creates a short moment to stop before entering the feed. 4. Pray and receive Scripture — read a verse, follow a guided prayer, or complete your devotion. Personalized prayers can reflect how you feel. 5. Return with intention — after your pause, selected apps unlock for the time you earned. When the window ends, your commitment begins again. PERSONALIZED PRAYER Tell God how you feel and receive a Scripture-grounded prayer for your current season — short enough for everyday life, warm and Christ-centered, focused on returning your attention to God. BUILD A REAL HABIT WITH GOD Track your walk without shame or pressure. Your Journey shows days you put God first, prayer streaks, completions, time returned to God, journal reflections, weekly progress, and grace days for imperfect weeks. BIBLE CHAT & REFLECTION Ask questions about Scripture, faith, prayer, doubt, forgiveness, temptation, or everyday struggles. After prayer, use guided journal prompts to record what changed and what you want to carry into your day. PRAY WITH OTHERS Share prayer requests on the Prayer Wall, encourage others with Amen, and invite an accountability partner to build a devotion streak together. FEATURES • Prayer Lock before distracting apps • iOS Screen Time app blocking • Personalized guided prayers • Daily Bible verses • Bible Chat • Prayer streaks and journey tracking • Christian reflection prompts • Prayer journal • Timed unlock windows • Accountability partners • Community Prayer Wall • Prayer and Scripture widgets You do not need a perfect routine. Start with one app. Take one pause. Pray one prayer. Choose God before the scroll. God Before Scroll Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • Yearly — $49.99/year (3-day free trial for new subscribers) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. • Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://godbeforescroll.com/privacy

Screenshots

Prayer Lock4 screens
God Before Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: God Before Scroll at every 2 days against Prayer Lock's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and God Before Scroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Lock ships an update fortnightly, God Before Scroll every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Prayer Lock versus God Before Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer LockGod Before Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniil YarmolenkoLucie Valentova

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Prayer Lock

Subscriptions4
  • Prayer Lock Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Prayer Lock Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly – Special Offer$9.991 Year
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  • Prayer Lock Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

God Before Scroll

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is Prayer Lock free?
Prayer Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is God Before Scroll free?
God Before Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prayer Lock or God Before Scroll have ads?
Neither Prayer Lock nor God Before Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Lock or God Before Scroll?
Prayer Lock ships an update fortnightly, and God Before Scroll every 2 days. Most recently, Prayer Lock was updated on November 5, 2026 and God Before Scroll on November 5, 2026.

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