Hallow is a Catholic app that many people use for prayer and Scripture. If it is where you read the Bible, you can choose it in PageFirst. Your social apps then stay locked each day until you have spent your daily goal in Hallow.
How to set it up
- Install HallowInstall Hallow from the App Store if you do not have it yet, and open it once so it is ready to read.
- Choose Hallow as your Bible appIn PageFirst, choose Hallow when it asks for your Bible app. Only time spent in Hallow will count toward your goal.
- Choose the apps that waitPick single apps or the whole Social category. They stay locked each day until you have read.
- Set a daily goalStart with 5 minutes, which is free. PageFirst Premium adds goals of 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes.
- Read in HallowTap the yellow button in PageFirst to open Hallow and read. When you reach your goal, your apps open until tomorrow and your streak grows by one.
What PageFirst does, and does not do
- It times your reading. PageFirst uses Apple's Screen Time to measure how long Hallow is in use, and compares that with your daily goal.
- It does not read Hallow's content. It cannot see which book or chapter you open, your notes, highlights, plans or account.
- It counts all time in the app. PageFirst cannot tell reading from other things you do in Hallow, so it counts every minute you spend there.
- It does not connect to Hallow's servers. Nothing is shared with the makers of Hallow or with anyone else. Everything stays on your iPhone.
Tips for reading with Hallow
- Know what counts. Hallow offers prayer, audio and Bible content. PageFirst counts all time you spend in the app, as Screen Time measures it, so if Bible reading is your aim, go to the Scripture content first.
- Pair it with a simple plan. A Gospel a chapter at a time is a good start. See our beginner reading plan.
Trademark note. Hallow is a trademark of its owner. PageFirst is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the makers of Hallow. The name is used only to describe compatibility.
Read in Hallow, then scroll
PageFirst is a free iPhone app for iOS 27 or later. Premium is a one-time $9.99 in the US, with no subscription.
Questions and answers
Does PageFirst work with Hallow?
Yes. You can choose Hallow as your Bible app in PageFirst. Time you spend in Hallow counts toward your daily reading goal, and your chosen social apps unlock when you reach it.
Can PageFirst see what I read in Hallow?
No. PageFirst only measures how long you spend in Hallow, using Apple's Screen Time. It cannot see the text, your notes, your plans or your account in Hallow.
Is PageFirst made by the makers of Hallow?
No. PageFirst is an independent app by MB Finansų dirbtuvės. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the makers of Hallow.
Is PageFirst a Catholic app?
PageFirst is for Christians of every tradition, including Catholics. It shows no verses or prayers of its own; it only counts reading time in the app you choose, such as Hallow.