Comparison

Before vs Seek First Pro

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

Head to head
About

Before

Start your day with a daily Bible verse and intentional reflection. Build a consistent habit with guided steps and optional features to minimize phone distractions. Track your progress and unlock new verses and modes as you grow in your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Daily verse reading
  • Contextual understanding
  • Memorization tools
  • Progress tracking
  • Weekly focus themes
  • Optional app lock
Features
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You're not a bad Christian. You're a distracted one. Before puts God before the scroll. Lock the apps that steal your morning, then earn Screen Time by reading, memorizing, and praying. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps that distract you • Start your day with Scripture — read, memorize, pray • Earn time back on those apps when you finish MORE GOD. LESS SCROLL. • Focus Mode that actually holds • Daily verse practice that sticks • Prayer and habits that fit real life • Groups so you don't do it alone Built for people who want more of God and less of the feed. Privacy: https://www.beforebible.app/privacy Terms: https://www.beforebible.app/terms Support: https://www.beforebible.app/support Privacy
: We’re built to keep your rhythm yours. See our privacy policy in the app or on our site for details. Legal: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Seek First Pro

This app helps you reduce digital distractions and focus on spiritual growth. It combines screen-time blocking with guided Bible reading plans and habit tracking to foster an intentional lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Smart distraction blocking
  • Guided Bible reading plans
  • Habit tracking and analytics
  • Face ID privacy protection
  • Calendar integration and reminders
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Seek First Pro is your ultimate companion for intentional living, designed to help you minimize digital distractions and maximize your spiritual growth. In a world full of endless scrolling and notifications, Seek First empowers you to take back control of your time and put your faith at the center of your daily routine. Combining powerful screen-time blocking with daily spiritual habits, Seek First helps you build a lifestyle that aligns with your highest priorities. Key Features: Smart Distraction Blocking Leveraging Apple's native Screen Time API, Seek First Pro allows you to seamlessly block distracting apps and websites. Set your boundaries and let the app shield you from time-wasting habits, opening up space in your day for what truly matters. Guided Bible Reading Plans Stay consistent in the Word with built-in, customizable Bible reading plans. Track your daily progress, pick up right where you left off, and cultivate a deeper understanding of Scripture at your own pace. Habit Tracking & Analytics Watch your spiritual life grow! Track your daily reading, prayer time, and screen-time savings with beautifully designed analytics and progress rings that keep you motivated on your journey. Privacy & Protection First Your spiritual journey is deeply personal. Seek First Pro includes Face ID protection to keep your journal, data, and settings private. And if you ever need immediate access to your blocked apps, the Emergency Unlock feature has you covered. Calendar Integration & Reminders Never miss a quiet time again. Sync your goals directly to your calendar and receive gentle, personalized push notifications reminding you to take a moment for reading and prayer. Home Screen Widgets Keep your goals front and center. Beautifully designed iOS Widgets let you see your daily progress right from your Home Screen without even opening the app. Whether you're looking to break a doom-scrolling habit, read through the Bible in a year, or simply find more quiet moments in your day, Seek First Pro provides the tools you need to build a focused, intentional, and spiritually grounded life. Download Seek First Pro today and start giving your best time to your highest calling.

Screenshots

Before4 screens
Seek First Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seek First Pro at none against Before's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Before sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Seek First Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Before against 5.0 for Seek First Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Before ships an update every 5 days, Seek First Pro every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Before versus Seek First Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeforeSeek First Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBefore Bible LLCJeffrey Struik

Customer experience

Before

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Seek First Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Before

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Seek First Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Before free?
Before is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seek First Pro free?
Seek First Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Before or Seek First Pro?
Before and Seek First Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Before or Seek First Pro have ads?
Neither Before nor Seek First Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Before or Seek First Pro?
Before ships an update every 5 days, and Seek First Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Before was updated on October 31, 2026 and Seek First Pro on October 31, 2026.

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