Christian screen-time discipline for iPhone
Pause before you scroll.
Prayer Lock helps Christians reduce distracting screen time by blocking selected apps until they complete a short Scripture-based pause. Use an in-app verse, your own Bible, or a digital Bible app, then unlock with more intention.
A gentler lock screen
Bring God back to the center of the day.
Prayer Lock replaces the automatic scroll with a short, honest pause.
7
Day streak
94m
Minutes saved
31
Bible time
Start Bible Pause
Choose how you want to reconnect first: read in app, open your Bible, or continue in your digital Bible flow.
Visual atmosphere
Made to feel calm, warm, and intentional.
Prayer Lock is not meant to feel like a harsh productivity tool. The product language, icons, and backgrounds are designed to feel spiritually grounded and easy to return to every day.
Primary app icon
Alternate cross icon
Alternate lock icon
Main features
A Christian-first focus app that still feels practical.
Prayer Lock is built around one loop: distraction, pause, Scripture, unlock. The app keeps that core simple, while supporting real daily habits outside the lock flow too.
App blocking with Scripture
Select apps to block, enable a rule, and require a short Bible-based pause before unlocking them.
Flexible unlock paths
Use an in-app verse, your physical Bible, or a supported external Bible app. The physical camera flow stays optional.
Offline Bible reading
Read Scripture offline in English, move chapter by chapter, mark passages as read, and resume where you left off.
Chat with Scripture
Ask Bible-centered questions, reflect on struggles, and get guided responses within a clearly limited faith-focused scope.
Practice tools
Quiet Time, Daily Check-in, Quizzes, Prayer Journal, Scripture Memory, and Bible Study help you reconnect outside interruption moments.
Widgets, reminders, progress
Track streaks, minutes saved, and Bible time, then keep the habit visible with widgets and daily verse reminders.
Everything in the MVP
A full Christian focus system, not just one lock screen.
The app combines app blocking, Scripture, habit tools, and reflection features into one iPhone experience.
Blocking
Distraction blocking and unlock timing
- Select blocked apps and websites using Apple Screen Time controls.
- Use Always On or schedule-based blocking windows.
- Grant short timed unlocks with relock support.
- Review current status, recent activity, and troubleshooting steps.
Bible
Multiple Bible-centered unlock paths
- Read a short in-app verse before unlocking.
- Use the optional physical Bible camera flow.
- Continue in a supported external Bible app.
- Read the offline Bible in-app and track chapter progress.
Home
Daily dashboard and progress
- See day streak, minutes saved, Bible time, and weekly rhythm.
- Start a Bible pause quickly from the Home screen.
- See whether blocking is active, limited, or temporarily unlocked.
- View journey progress and next recommended action.
Chat
Chat with Scripture
- Ask Bible-centered questions and explore guided faith topics.
- Use specialized entry points like Ask the Bible and Personalized Prayer.
- Keep recent conversations in the app.
- Receive AI responses within a limited Christian reflection scope.
Practice
Daily spiritual practice tools
- Quiet Time with guided packs and duration presets.
- Daily Check-in with typed or voice reflection.
- Quizzes for self-reflection and Bible habit awareness.
- Prayer Journal, Scripture Memory, and Bible Study.
Customization
Widgets, reminders, and appearance
- Daily verse widgets and reminder scheduling.
- Light appearance with wallpaper and icon options.
- Subscription-based Pro upgrades for expanded customization.
- Support pages, privacy policy, and terms kept visible.
How it works
A calm, repeatable loop.
The app should feel dependable, fair, and easy to understand. It is designed to support discipline, not guilt.
1. Choose what to block
Use Apple Screen Time controls to select distracting apps and create a simple rule such as Always On or a daily window.
2. Pause with Scripture
When you hit a blocked app, Prayer Lock asks for a short Scripture ritual instead of letting you open it immediately.
3. Unlock for a short window
Choose a timed unlock, return with more intention, and relock automatically at the end of the window.
Privacy and support
Built to be clear about what the app uses.
No account required for the core app
Most Bible Lock data is stored locally on the device, including lock state, ritual history, and reading progress.
Plain-English permission requests
Screen Time enables blocking, notifications support reminders and lock updates, and camera/microphone are optional for specific flows.
Need help?
Email [email protected] for support, privacy requests, or review questions.