Meditate on the Bible before your apps.
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33). First keeps the apps you choose locked until you read your verse of the day. 30 seconds, then everything unlocks.
Features
The verse first, everything else next.
Your apps can wait
Social media or anything else: the apps you choose stay locked with Screen Time until you read today’s verse.
30 seconds with God
A verse, a reflection, a prayer and an optional quiz. Then your apps unlock.
Reading plans
The Bible in a year, the Psalms and more, at your own pace.
Favorite verses
Keep the verses that speak to you and read them again.
Widgets and streak
The verse and your “Day N” streak on your Home Screen.
Emergency unlock
Need an app right now? Unlock for 15 minutes, any time.
How it works
Meditate on the Bible before your apps.
Your apps stay locked until you read. First cannot see the names of your apps or what you do in them.
- 30 s
- For the verse of the day
- 15 min
- Emergency unlock
- 0
- Accounts to create
Pricing
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Frequently asked questions
How does First work?
The apps you choose stay locked with Screen Time until you read the verse of the day: about 30 seconds with a verse, a reflection, a prayer and an optional quiz. Then they unlock.
Can First see my apps?
No. Apple only gives First opaque tokens: First cannot see the names of your apps or how you use them.
Do I need an account?
No. Everything is stored on your iPhone, with no iCloud and no First server.
What if it’s an emergency?
A 15-minute emergency unlock is available at any time.
How much does First cost?
First Premium costs €39.99 per year with a 3-day free trial, or €4.99 per month. The subscription renews automatically and can be cancelled in your Apple ID settings.
Another question? Visit First support.
Meditate on the Bible before your apps.
Download FirstFirst is an app made by SHIP IT. It is not a parental control tool.