# Centering Prayer vs LastTimer

The clearest difference is price: Centering Prayer at Free against LastTimer's $0.99. Centering Prayer also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 11). LastTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Centering Prayer is free to download; LastTimer costs $0.99 up front. Centering Prayer sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. LastTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Centering Prayer against 5.0 for LastTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centering Prayer has 18K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of LastTimer's.

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, LastTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Centering Prayer | LastTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lasttimer/id1571153200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 88 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contemplative Outreach Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/844280860) | [Matthew weppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300055906) |

## 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


### LastTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lasttimer/id1571153200)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This interval timer app helps you maximize workout efficiency by guiding your training sessions. Create custom timers with prep time, exercise intervals, rest periods, and audio cues. Track progress visually with widgets and live activities.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Prep time and rest periods, Multiple exercises per cycle, Up to 10 cycles per workout, Audio cues, Home screen widgets, Live Activities integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 LastTimer free?

LastTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Centering Prayer or LastTimer?

LastTimer is rated higher. Centering Prayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while LastTimer averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Centering Prayer or LastTimer have ads?

Neither Centering Prayer nor LastTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Centering Prayer or LastTimer?

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, and LastTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Centering Prayer was updated on October 12, 2026 and LastTimer on October 9, 2026.

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