Feature · Commitment Lock

Commitment Lock: give someone else the key

A trusted friend sets a private PIN — and the whole point is that you don't know it. Once locked, you can only make your guard stronger, never weaker. The accountability app blocker for Android that actually holds.

Off by default · Free · Android · No cloud · 100% on-device

Iron sharpens iron

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

— Proverbs 27:17

Commitment Lock is an optional accountability feature for people serious about breaking phone addiction. It's off by default — you choose to enable it, and you choose who holds the PIN.

Your accountability partner — a friend, spouse, pastor, or anyone you trust — sets a private 4-digit PIN. You never see it. From that moment, your guard can only get stronger. It cannot get weaker without their help.

How it works

One direction: stronger

What you can still do

  • Add more apps to your guard
  • Turn on Hard Block for any app
  • Set or tighten guard schedules
  • Pray, journal, build your streak

What requires the PIN

  • Remove apps from your guard
  • Turn off Hard Block
  • Disable Commitment Lock entirely
  • Weaken any part of your guard

Two honest ways out

  • Friend enters PIN — unlocks instantly, any time
  • 24-hour glass-break — you start it, unlocks automatically, all data kept
  • Cancel the cooldown anytime to stay locked
The 24-hour glass-break

A way out that keeps your data

If your friend forgets the PIN — or if you genuinely need to exit — you can start the 24-hour glass-break cooldown yourself at any time. No PIN required.

  • Commitment Lock unlocks automatically after 24 hours
  • Your prayer streak, journal, and all history stay intact
  • During the wait, you receive a Scripture quote to reflect on and a gentle reminder inviting you to stay committed
  • You can cancel the cooldown at any time to stay locked

The 24-hour wait is intentional — it gives the impulse to quit time to pass. Most people cancel the cooldown before it ends.

Important to know

Uninstalling is always possible — but costly

Uninstalling the app is always available as a final exit. We will never prevent you from removing Prayer Guard from your phone.

But because Prayer Guard is 100% on-device with no accounts and no cloud backup, uninstalling permanently erases everything — your prayer streak, journal, and all history. There is no way to recover it.

The 24-hour glass-break is the way out that keeps your data. Uninstalling is the nuclear option.

Not a trap

Accountability, not shame

Commitment Lock is a commitment device, not a punishment. You choose to enable it. You choose who holds the PIN. You always have the glass-break as an honest exit. The goal is to make the decision to stay committed easier than the decision to quit.

Who it's for

Anyone serious about breaking phone addiction — people doing a social media fast, those in accountability relationships, or anyone who wants a structure that holds when willpower doesn't.

More transparent than the competition

Other apps charge extra for "hardcore" modes and hide the exit. Commitment Lock is included free, the glass-break exit is always visible, and uninstalling is never blocked.

Pairs with Hard Block

Use Hard Block to make prayer the only way into an app, then add Commitment Lock so your friend holds the key to weakening it. The strongest setup Prayer Guard offers.

FAQ

Common questions

What if my friend forgets the PIN?

Start the 24-hour glass-break cooldown. It requires no PIN — you start it yourself. After 24 hours, Commitment Lock unlocks automatically and all your data stays intact. You can cancel the cooldown anytime to stay locked.

What happens if I uninstall Prayer Guard?

Uninstalling is always possible. But Prayer Guard is 100% on-device with no accounts and no cloud backup, so uninstalling permanently erases everything — your prayer streak, journal, and all history. The 24-hour glass-break is the way out that keeps your data.

Can I still add apps or turn on Hard Block while locked?

Yes. Commitment Lock only prevents you from weakening your guard. You can always add more apps, turn on Hard Block, or tighten schedules. You cannot remove apps, turn off Hard Block, or disable Commitment Lock without the PIN.

Is Commitment Lock free?

Yes. It's included in Prayer Guard with the 7-day free trial, then from $24.99/year. It is off by default — you choose to enable it.

Can I use Commitment Lock without a friend?

Technically yes — you could ask someone to set the PIN and not tell you — but the feature is designed for a real accountability relationship. A trusted friend, spouse, or accountability partner who knows your commitment makes the structure meaningful.

What if I change my mind during the 24-hour cooldown?

You can cancel the cooldown at any time to stay locked. The 24-hour wait is intentional — it gives the impulse to quit time to pass. You stay in control of whether to proceed or stay committed.

Let iron sharpen iron.

Commitment Lock is included in Prayer Guard for Android. 7-day free trial — no account, no data collection.

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