A Hallow alternative for praying with your friends
Hallow is wonderful for guided audio prayer, the rosary and seasonal challenges, and it's built around a subscription. If what you want is to pray for a few close friends and family, and have them pray for you, PrayerBoard is free for everyone with no ads, and works for Christians of any tradition.
Updated October 15, 2026 · By the PrayerBoard team · PrayerBoard is coming soon to iPhone
Pray with a few close friends and family, privately.
Free, no ads, no purchases
Catholic guided audio prayer, the rosary and seasonal challenges.
Free tier; $69.99 a year or $9.99 a month
PrayerBoard and Hallow side by side
We make PrayerBoard, so we've tried to be extra fair. US App Store ratings on October 15, 2026.
Which one should you use?
When Hallow is the better choice
- You want guided audio prayer, the rosary, Lectio Divina or sleep content.
- You love seasonal challenges like Pray40 during Lent.
- You're Catholic and want prayer rooted in the Church's tradition, and the subscription is worth it to you.
When PrayerBoard is the better choice
- You want to pray for specific people and know when they've prayed for you.
- Your circle includes friends from different churches and traditions.
- Nobody in your group wants to pay for a subscription to pray together.
You can also use both: Hallow for your own prayer time, and PrayerBoard for the people you pray with.
Coming soon to iPhone
Keep praying for each other all week
PrayerBoard is a private prayer circle for you and a few close friends. Share a request, see who prayed, and celebrate answers together.
Free, with no ads. We'll only email you about the launch.
Questions people ask
Is Hallow free?
Hallow has some free daily prayers, and the full library is a subscription, listed on its App Store page at $69.99 a year or $9.99 a month.
Is there a free app like Hallow for praying with friends?
For praying with friends, PrayerBoard is free for everyone in the circle, with no ads and no subscription. For free guided prayer, Lectio 365 and YouVersion's guided content are good places to start.
Can Catholics use PrayerBoard?
Yes. PrayerBoard isn't tied to a tradition. Catholic families and groups use it to share intentions and pray for each other in their own words.
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Prices and features checked on October 15, 2026 against each app's App Store page and website. Apps change, so check the App Store for the latest. Something out of date? Tell us at hello@prayerboard.co and we'll fix it.