# Centering Prayer vs Labyrinth Journey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Labyrinth Journey at none against Centering Prayer's 18. Labyrinth Journey also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Centering Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 735) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Centering Prayer sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Labyrinth Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Centering Prayer against 4.8 for Labyrinth Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centering Prayer has 18K ratings behind it against 735, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Centering Prayer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Labyrinth Journey's.

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, Labyrinth Journey every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Centering Prayer | Labyrinth Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857/reviews)** | [4.8 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinth-journey/id1420284868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 735 |
| Positive reviews | **97.6% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contemplative Outreach Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/844280860) | [Mount Mojo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420284867) |

## What reviewers say

### Centering Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857)

This app guides users through Centering Prayer, a silent contemplative prayer practice. It offers a customizable timer, opening and closing prayers, and a selection of sounds and backgrounds to create a peaceful environment for deepening one's relationship with God. Includes instructions for learning the method.

**Highlights:** Adjustable prayer timer, Opening and closing prayer options, Customizable sounds and backgrounds, Instructions for learning Centering Prayer, Support for daily prayer practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active Prayer:  Pray Without Ceasing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Attention/Intention, the One Thing Needed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Centering Prayer, Prayer of Consent | $9.99 | one-time |
| Practicing the Holy Spirit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discipline of Prayer, Intimacy with God | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lectio Divina:  The Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simplicity: Let Your Eye Be Single | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spirituality of Money: In God We Trust | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcoming Prayer: Consent on the Go | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paschal Mystery, A Journey into Redemption and Grace | $9.99 | one-time |
| Contemplative Service, Prayer in Action | $9.99 | one-time |
| Faith: An Advent Companion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hospitality: The Dance Between Guest and Host | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silence & Solitude: Wherein Wisdom Dwells | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forgiveness:  A Growth in Love | $11.99 | one-time |
| Three Main Practices | $23.99 | one-time |
| Life as Practice | $54.99 | one-time |
| Complete Contemplative Life Program | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual practice
- 📚 Variety of prayers and scriptures
- ⏱️ Easy to use timer
- 🎶 Soothing opening and closing sounds
- 🌄 Pleasing seasonal backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Ending sounds could be longer
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 13
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save custom prayers
- Include option to track meditation history
- Integrate with health/fitness apps


### Labyrinth Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinth-journey/id1420284868)

Trace a finger through a digital labyrinth to find peace and tranquility. This app offers a mindful experience inspired by ancient labyrinth designs, complete with generative audio to enhance your meditation and reflection.

**Highlights:** Finger tracing of labyrinth paths, Chartres labyrinth design, Generative audio soundtrack, Multi-language support, Sacred geometric forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Centering Prayer free?

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

### Is Labyrinth Journey free?

Labyrinth Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Centering Prayer or Labyrinth Journey?

Centering Prayer is rated higher. Centering Prayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Labyrinth Journey averages 4.8 from 735 ratings.

### Do Centering Prayer or Labyrinth Journey have ads?

Neither Centering Prayer nor Labyrinth Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Centering Prayer or Labyrinth Journey?

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, and Labyrinth Journey every 7 months. Most recently, Centering Prayer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Labyrinth Journey on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*