# Prayer Pause vs Waqt

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prayer Pause at every 6 days against Waqt's every 6 weeks. Waqt's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prayer Pause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Waqt sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Prayer Pause against 5.0 for Waqt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, Waqt every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prayer Pause | Waqt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-habit-tracker/id6761688820/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waqt-pause-for-peace/id6789059072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLE STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890899107) | [Edisan Ibisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789059074) |

## What reviewers say

### Prayer Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-pause-habit-tracker/id6761688820)

This app transforms screen time into prayer time by presenting a prayer before you can open distracting apps. It helps reduce mindless scrolling and build a consistent daily prayer habit through guided reflections and tracking.

**Highlights:** App lock for distracting applications, Curated prayer library, Daily prayer habit tracking, Prayer streak motivation, Insights into prayer frequency and focus time, Daily spiritual reflections, Emergency unlock feature, Multilingual support (English, Hindi, Marathi)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prarthana Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Prarthana Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Waqt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waqt-pause-for-peace/id6789059072)

This app offers accurate prayer times, a precise Qibla compass, the complete Qur'an with recitations, and a Hijri calendar. It provides personalized notifications and reflection prompts, designed for a peaceful spiritual experience without ads or accounts.

**Highlights:** Accurate prayer time calculations, Live prayer countdown, Full Qur'an with translation and recitation, Precise Qibla compass, Hijri calendar with observances, Personalized prayer notifications, Offline Qur'an listening

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Ṣadaqah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ṣadaqah | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Ṣadaqah | $9.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Ṣadaqah | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prayer Pause free?

Prayer Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Waqt free?

Waqt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prayer Pause or Waqt?

Prayer Pause and Waqt are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Prayer Pause or Waqt have ads?

Neither Prayer Pause nor Waqt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prayer Pause or Waqt?

Prayer Pause ships an update every 6 days, and Waqt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Prayer Pause was updated on October 31, 2026 and Waqt on October 31, 2026.

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