# Centering Prayer vs Prayer Global

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prayer Global at none against Centering Prayer's 18. Prayer Global also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Centering Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Centering Prayer sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Prayer Global 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 Prayer Global. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centering Prayer has 18K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Prayer Global's.

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, Prayer Global every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Centering Prayer | Prayer Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-global/id1636889534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contemplative Outreach Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/844280860) | [GOSPEL AMBITION INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483836866) |

## 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


### Prayer Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-global/id1636889534)

This app coordinates global prayer efforts by dividing the world into prayerable locations. It provides detailed information and guided prayers for each area, aiming to foster consistent prayer for the world.

**Highlights:** Coordinates global prayer efforts, Divides world into prayerable locations, Provides guided prayers for each location, Includes statistics and population data, Offers location-based photos for visual prayer, Focuses on church planting and disciple making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Centering Prayer free?

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

### Is Prayer Global free?

Prayer Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Prayer Global is rated higher. Centering Prayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Prayer Global averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Centering Prayer or Prayer Global have ads?

Neither Centering Prayer nor Prayer Global shows ads.

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

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, and Prayer Global every 5 weeks. Most recently, Centering Prayer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Prayer Global on October 16, 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.*