# Centering Prayer vs LifeData

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LifeData at none against Centering Prayer's 18. LifeData also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Centering Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Centering Prayer sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. LifeData 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 LifeData. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centering Prayer has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, LifeData every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Centering Prayer | LifeData |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifedata/id6443996884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contemplative Outreach Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/844280860) | [LifeData, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/939951917) |

## 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


### LifeData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifedata/id6443996884)

This app allows users to participate in research studies by interacting with content throughout their day. It's designed to gather data on daily experiences, patient-reported outcomes for healthcare, and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Participate in research studies, Experience sampling, Track patient-reported outcomes, Personal growth studies, Interact with study content daily

**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 LifeData free?

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

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

LifeData is rated higher. Centering Prayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while LifeData averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Centering Prayer or LifeData have ads?

Neither Centering Prayer nor LifeData shows ads.

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

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, and LifeData every 3 weeks. Most recently, Centering Prayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and LifeData on August 30, 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.*