What is Catholic DeVice?

Catholic DeVice is a mobile app for iOS and Android that intercepts your most addictive apps with moments of grace, prayer, and wisdom from the Saints. Instead of mindless doomscrolling, you encounter a daily Bible verse, a quote from a Saint, or a short prayer before proceeding to your app.

How does Catholic DeVice work?

You select the apps you want to use less, set a schedule for when the blocker is active, and when you open a blocked app, you'll be greeted with a prayer or scripture. After reading and clicking 'Amen', you can proceed to your app with renewed intention. It's not about restriction — it's about creating a sacred pause.

Does Catholic DeVice completely block my apps?

No. Catholic DeVice uses the 'Amen Bypass' system. When you try to open a blocked app, you'll see a prayer or scripture. After reading it and clicking 'Amen', you can proceed to your app. The goal is mindful usage, not total restriction. We believe in free will and want to help you make intentional choices.

Is Catholic DeVice free?

Yes. The core is free forever, not a trial: the Praywall app blocking on two vice apps, Retreats, the daily prayer spine, and all statistics. Premium adds unlimited vice apps, unlimited devotional paths, recurring Cloister schedules, and the Vow (Strict Mode), through an optional subscription whose annual plan starts with a 14 day free trial.

When will Catholic DeVice be available?

Catholic DeVice is out now on both iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Download it free and mark your first vice apps in minutes.

Which apps can I block with Catholic DeVice?

You can block virtually any app on your phone. Common choices include social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, Reddit, and YouTube, as well as news apps, games, and shopping apps. You choose which apps to include and when the blocker is active.

Where do the prayers and quotes come from?

All prayers, Bible verses, and Saint quotes in Catholic DeVice are drawn from the rich 2,000-year tradition of the Catholic Church: Sacred Scripture, official liturgical prayers, the writings of the Saints and Church Fathers, and traditional Catholic prayers with centuries of established usage. Every piece of content is verified against its original source — nothing is AI-generated or loosely attributed.

Yes. We never sell your data, never use it for advertising, and never read your screen content. Detecting which app you open happens entirely on your device and is never sent to our servers. Only your account info and prayer progress sync securely to our backend so your data follows you across devices, and we use a small set of trusted service providers (such as our database, subscription, and anonymous analytics services) solely to operate and improve the app. Your prayer life is between you and God. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

How is Catholic DeVice different from other screen time apps?

Unlike generic screen time apps that simply lock you out or show you usage statistics, Catholic DeVice transforms the moment of temptation into a moment of grace. Instead of a cold timer or a locked screen, you encounter a prayer, a Bible verse, or wisdom from a Saint. It's not just about using your phone less — it's about growing closer to God.

What the Catechism Says About Technology

The Catholic Church has a nuanced view of technology. It's not inherently good or evil — it's a tool that can be used for sanctification or sin.

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2293), it states that science and technology are precious resources when placed at the service of man and promote his integral development for the benefit of all. However, they cannot of themselves show the meaning of existence and of human progress.

We are called to be masters of our technology, not subjects to it.

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