How Pray Pause Works
A calm, repeatable rhythm for your attention — built on iOS Screen Time with prayer at the center.
Step 01
Choose your distractions.
Select the apps that pull you away from what matters. Social media, games, news — whatever steals your attention. We add a gentle shield using iOS Screen Time.
Step 02
Pray before you open.
When you try to open a shielded app, Pray Pause intercepts. You're guided through a short breathing exercise and a scripture-rooted prayer tailored to your current need.
Step 03
Enter on purpose.
Choose a time window — 5, 15, or 30 minutes. The shield lifts, and you enter with intention. When time's up, the shield returns, ready for your next moment of decision.
A closer look
The complete experience
The Shield
Select apps you want to transform
Using Apple's Screen Time framework, Pray Pause adds a shield to any apps you choose. This happens entirely on-device — we never see which apps you select or how you use them.
- Works with any app — social media, games, browsers
- Privacy-first: selections stay on your device
- Easy to add or remove apps anytime
The Pause
Breathe, reflect, reconnect
When you try to open a shielded app, you're guided through a calming sequence. A short breathing exercise settles your nervous system, followed by a prayer matched to your current state.
- Gentle breathing animation guides you to stillness
- Choose from different prayer types and needs
- Scripture-rooted prompts for genuine reflection
The Entry
Enter with intention, not impulse
After your prayer, choose how long you want access. The shield lifts for your chosen window. When time expires, you're gently returned to the shield — no harsh interruptions, just a calm return to focus.
- Choose 5, 15, or 30 minute windows
- Visual timer shows remaining access time
- Shield automatically returns when time ends
Under the hood
Built on Apple Screen Time
Pray Pause uses Apple's official Screen Time APIs — the same technology that powers parental controls. This means rock-solid reliability and complete privacy.
Framework
FamilyControls
Apple's native app shielding
Privacy
On-Device
App selections never leave your phone
Reliability
System-Level
Can't be bypassed like third-party blockers
Control
You Decide
Enable or disable anytime in Settings
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Ready to transform your screen time?
Install Pray Pause, choose your apps, and begin a calmer rhythm today.