# Centering Prayer vs The Worry Work App

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Worry Work App at every 4 days against Centering Prayer's every 3 months. The Worry Work App also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Centering Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 10). 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 and The Worry Work App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Centering Prayer against 5.0 for The Worry Work App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centering Prayer has 18K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Centering Prayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Worry Work App's.

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, The Worry Work App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Centering Prayer | The Worry Work App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-worry-work-app/id6670142175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Contemplative Outreach Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/844280860) | [The Worry Work Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764981840) |

## 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


### The Worry Work App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-worry-work-app/id6670142175)

This app provides tools to manage anxiety and stress through guided exercises and journaling. It helps users transform worries into actionable insights and track their progress towards a calmer state.

**Highlights:** Worry Journaling, Guided Breathing Exercises, Mindfulness and Meditation, Progress Tracking Analytics, Stress Reduction Techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access | $1.99 | per month |
| Full access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Centering Prayer free?

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

### Is The Worry Work App free?

The Worry Work App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Centering Prayer or The Worry Work App?

The Worry Work App is rated higher. Centering Prayer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while The Worry Work App averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Centering Prayer or The Worry Work App have ads?

Neither Centering Prayer nor The Worry Work App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Centering Prayer or The Worry Work App?

Centering Prayer ships an update every 3 months, and The Worry Work App every 4 days. Most recently, Centering Prayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and The Worry Work App on June 1, 2026.

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