Comparison

Prayer Lock vs Allah First

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 Lock – Salah Focus Staying focused during prayer is not easy anymore. You pick up your phone for something quick, and suddenly you are scrolling, replying, or checking notifications. Before you realize it, the moment is gone. Prayer Lock helps you take that control back. It temporarily locks the apps that distract you during prayer time, so you can be fully present without constantly fighting the urge to check your phone. This is not about strict rules or pressure. It is about making it easier to do what you already want to do. You choose which apps are distracting. When it is time for prayer, those apps become unavailable. No interruptions, no unnecessary distractions, just a clear moment to focus. The app works quietly in the background using Apple Screen Time, so once you set it up, you do not need to think about it again. At the same time, life is not always predictable. If you are in the middle of something important, you can postpone the lock for a short period. Once that time ends, the apps are restricted again automatically. This way you stay flexible without losing consistency. Many people struggle not because they do not care about prayer, but because distractions are constant and easy to fall into. Prayer Lock gives you a simple system that removes that friction. People use Prayer Lock because they want to build better habits without relying only on willpower. They want something practical that actually fits into their daily life. Whether you are trying to improve your focus, reduce screen time, or just be more consistent with your prayers, this app is designed to support that in a simple and realistic way. Start with one prayer. Then another. Over time, it becomes a habit. Prayer Lock is not trying to change everything at once. It is just helping you protect a few important moments in your day.

About

Allah First

This app helps you build a consistent prayer habit by locking distracting apps until you complete your daily prayers. Track your progress, maintain streaks, and get gentle reminders to stay focused on your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Smart app locking
  • 5 daily prayers tracked
  • Prayer journey and streaks
  • Quran reading tracker
  • Gentle prayer reminders
  • Emergency unlock feature
  • Insights and patterns
Features
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Allah First helps you build a consistent prayer habit by locking your most distracting apps — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and more — until you complete your daily prayers. WHY Allah First? It's easy to lose track of prayer times when you're deep in a scroll. Allah First puts your priorities back in order: your apps stay locked at each prayer time until you mark your Salah as complete. KEY FEATURES Smart App Locking Choose exactly which apps to lock, and Allah First blocks them automatically at each prayer time — using Apple's Screen Time technology for reliable, on-device locking. 5 Daily Prayers, Tracked Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — Allah First tracks each prayer and keeps your streak alive as you build consistency day after day. Prayer Journey & Streaks Watch your progress unfold over a 90-day journey. See your current streak, total prayers completed, and patterns in your consistency — all in one place. Quran Reading Tracker Lock in dedicated time for Quran reading alongside your prayer locks. Gentle Reminders Get notified when it's time to pray, with a simple tap to unlock your apps once you've prayed. Emergency Unlock Life happens. Use emergency unlock when you truly need access — with a transparent cooldown so it stays the exception, not the habit. Insights & Patterns Understand your prayer habits over time with a heatmap view and personalized insights. Whether you're trying to reconnect with your Salah after a busy season or looking to build unshakeable consistency from day one, Allah First is designed to help you put Allah first — before the noise of the world. Allah First offers a 3-day free trial. After the trial, continued access requires an auto-renewable subscription ($49.99/year or $9.99/week, cancel anytime in your App Store account settings). Download Allah First today and take back your time for what matters most. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Prayer Lock3 screens
Allah First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Allah First at every 4 days against Prayer Lock's every 3 weeks. 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Allah First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, Allah First every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Prayer Lock versus Allah First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer LockAllah First
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEslam ElsadawyYasser El Hany

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prayer Lock

One-time1
  • Support Prayer Lock$1.99
2 purchases

Allah First

Subscriptions2
  • Salah Lock Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Salah Lock Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Prayer Lock free?
Prayer Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Allah First free?
Allah First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prayer Lock or Allah First have ads?
Neither Prayer Lock nor Allah First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Lock or Allah First?
Prayer Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Allah First every 4 days. Most recently, Prayer Lock was updated on October 31, 2026 and Allah First on November 6, 2026.

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