Let the Quran come first.
Saktah locks the apps that pull at you. To open them, recite a surah aloud. They stay open for as long as you choose, then lock again on their own.
Coming soon to theApp Store
See how it worksFor iPhone. Locking runs on Apple’s Screen Time.
What does Saktah mean?
سَكۡتَة
In Quran recitation, a saktah is a brief pause. The reciter holds the voice for a moment, shorter than a full stop and without taking a breath, then carries on.
Saktah puts that kind of pause between you and the scroll. A moment with the Quran comes first. Everything else can wait a minute.
On the definition of saktah: Ibn al-Jazari, an-Nashr fi al-Qira’at al-‘Ashr.
How Saktah works
Set it up once. After that, it runs on its own.
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Pick the apps that pull at you
Social apps, games, whole categories, even websites. Calls, messages, maps, and camera never lock.
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Saktah locks them
Reach for one and you’ll see Saktah’s screen instead, with one way back in.
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Choose what to recite
One surah or a few, every ayah or a range. You decide how long you recite and how long your apps stay open.
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Recite aloud to open them
Saktah follows you ayah by ayah. When you finish, your apps open for the time you set, then lock again on their own.
You set the terms.
Each time you open your locked apps, Saktah asks for at least the recitation you committed to. Start small and raise it when you’re ready.
For when it’s truly urgent
One emergency pass a day opens your apps without reciting, so you never feel trapped.
Changing your mind takes a recitation too
Removing an app from the lock asks you to recite first, so one weak moment can’t undo your choice.
See your day at a glance.
Saktah shows the time you spent reciting next to the time you spent on your locked apps, so you can see your day as it was.
No points, no streaks
Recitation never turns into points, badges, or minutes earned, and Saktah never compares you with anyone. It asks you to put the Quran first, then steps aside.
Your voice stays on your phone.
Saktah listens only while you recite. Your recitation is checked on your iPhone, then let go. It is never saved and never uploaded.
Checked on your iPhone
Saktah follows your recitation on the device itself, in the moment. No recordings are kept.
Locking runs on Screen Time
Saktah locks apps through Apple’s Screen Time, so it can’t see what you do inside them.
Your data isn’t for sale
There are no ads in Saktah, and we never sell your information.
Questions
Something else on your mind? Email support@saktahapp.com and we’ll get back to you.
Do I need to know tajwid?
No. Saktah listens for the words of the ayahs you chose and follows along as you recite. It doesn’t grade your tajwid, so take your time and recite the way you were taught.
Can I use Saktah if I can’t read Arabic yet?
Saktah shows the Arabic text of each ayah and you recite it yourself, so you’ll need to read it or know it by heart. A short surah you already know works well.
What if something is urgent?
Use your emergency pass. You get one a day, and it opens your apps without reciting. Calls, messages, maps, and camera never lock in the first place.
Which apps can I lock?
Any app or app category on your iPhone, plus websites. You pick them inside Saktah through Apple’s Screen Time, and you can change the list later.
Does Saktah record my voice?
No. Your recitation is checked on your iPhone while you recite, then discarded. It is never saved or uploaded.
Do I need an account?
You continue with Apple, which takes one tap. Apple lets you hide your email address if you prefer.
How much does Saktah cost?
Saktah is free to download. Locking your apps is part of Saktah Pro, a subscription that starts with a free trial. You’ll see the price in the app before you subscribe, and you can cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
Is Saktah on Android?
Not yet. Saktah is made for iPhone.
وَرَتِّلِ ٱلۡقُرۡءَانَ تَرۡتِيلًا
“…and recite the Qur’an with measured recitation.”
Al-Muzzammil 73:4
Recite first. Then scroll, if you still want to.
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