PrayPause — Screen fast: pause distracting apps until you pray

Reduce Scrolling

Add a gentle pause before opening distracting apps. Break the autopilot cycle.

Build a Prayer Habit

Turn wasted screen time into moments of reflection and spiritual growth.

Fully User-Controlled

You choose which apps to pause and when. Revoke access anytime in iOS Settings.

How It Works

Authorize Screen Time

Grant PrayPause permission to manage app restrictions through Apple's Screen Time prompt.

Pick Your Distracting Apps

Select the apps you want to pause. PrayPause uses Apple's privacy-safe app picker — we never see your app list.

Apps Are Paused

When your screen fast is active, selected apps are shielded. You'll see a gentle reminder to pray first.

Pray & Unlock

Complete a short prayer moment inside PrayPause and your apps unlock automatically. Simple as that.

Built with Apple Screen Time APIs

PrayPause uses three official Apple frameworks designed for screen time management on iOS:

FamilyControls — Handles user authorization for Screen Time access. The system-level prompt ensures full user consent.
ManagedSettings — Applies and removes app shields (restrictions) based on the user's selected apps and prayer schedule.
DeviceActivity — Monitors scheduled time windows to automatically activate and deactivate restrictions.

User authorization is required. PrayPause cannot access or restrict anything without your explicit consent. You can revoke Screen Time authorization at any time in iOS Settings > Screen Time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove or revoke PrayPause's access?

Open iOS Settings > Screen Time and revoke authorization for PrayPause. You can also uninstall the app at any time. All restrictions will be removed immediately.

What exactly gets blocked?

Only the apps you choose are temporarily shielded while your screen fast is active. PrayPause never blocks phone calls, messages, or essential system apps. You are always in control of which apps to include.

Is this a parental control app?

No. PrayPause is a self-management tool for individual users. It uses the Individual authorization mode of Apple's FamilyControls framework. It is not designed for parental control and does not manage other people's devices.

What data does PrayPause collect?

PrayPause stores only your preferences and opaque app tokens on-device. We cannot read your app content or browsing data. We do not sell personal data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.