For anyone who's ever wanted a deeper prayer life but didn't know where to start, Hallow meets you right where you are — on your phone, in your pocket, ready when you are.^1 This Christian prayer and meditation app offers over 10,000 audio-guided sessions spanning contemplative prayer, Lectio Divina, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, daily Mass readings, Bible stories for sleep, Gregorian chant, and much more.^2
While rooted in Catholic tradition — with content developed by experienced theology and spirituality guides and reviewed by bishops, professors, and PhDs — Hallow is built for Christians of all backgrounds seeking peace in Jesus.^3 Co-founder Alessandro DiSanto noted in early 2026 that roughly 50% of new users do not primarily identify as Catholic, reflecting a broadening reach across the Christian world.^4 In 2026, Hallow expanded its library to include Eastern Catholic prayers from the Byzantine tradition — the Jesus Prayer, the Trisagion, and morning and evening prayers from St. Basil the Great — offering users a shared spiritual language shaped by centuries of tradition.^5
Built by Alex Jones, Erich Kerekes, and Alessandro DiSanto — three Notre Dame alumni who left careers at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs after rediscovering the richness of Christian contemplative tradition. Jones, once an agnostic, had a profound encounter with God that led him to wonder whether his life's purpose was to help others make their lives holy. Three months later, he quit his job and Hallow was born in 2018.^6 Jones delivered the commencement address at Holy Cross College's 59th annual ceremony in May 2026.^8
The app also features Hallow AI, a tool grounded in trusted Catholic sources — the Catechism, Church Fathers, papal documents, and Scripture — designed to help users explore questions about faith and find relevant prayers within the app. The feature is clearly labeled and transparent about its AI nature, drawing on a quote from Pope Leo XIV on the intersection of technology and faith.^9
Why Christians Love Hallow"I went to commit suicide and had a miracle in the confessional. Hallow was there guiding me to this miraculous encounter that healed my depression. It's been my guide to staying focused in my prayer life." — Blake^1
"Before Hallow, my spiritual life was unorganized and reactive. Now, my thoughts and prayers are cohesive because the guidance from the app keeps me on track."^2
"What I can't quantify is how much this has helped my spiritual formation. Little chunks of time here and there — it adds up to 30,152 minutes of time, but so much more — ears that can hear, eyes that can see, and a heart that can feel the Holy Spirit. Hallow has helped me along my journey home, and that is a pearl beyond price."^2
Notable- 22+ million downloads across iOS, Android, and web; nearly 1.5 billion prayers prayed through the app as of Easter 2026^1
- Lauren Daigle partnered for the "He is Risen" Easter 2026 challenge, drawing 298K participants; Chris Pratt joined as a Lent 2026 partner^1
- Pray40 Lent 2026 challenge "The Return" featured Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie^1
- Partnered with universities nationwide — including Notre Dame and Franciscan University — which offer all students and faculty free premium access^13
- Free premium subscriptions for anyone enrolled in OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) through their parish^15
- Hallow published exclusive data showing the average U.S. Catholic diocese received 38% more converts in 2026 than 2025^15
- Alex Jones involved in America 250 national prayer movement for the U.S. semiquincentennial^16
- The app became the first faith-based app to reach Apple's App Store top 10, and has raised $105 million in funding — all as a Public Benefit Corporation^17
- Alex Jones published a detailed "Partnership Philosophy" addressing how the team navigates celebrity collaborations and controversy^18
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web Pricing: Freemium (daily prayers and Rosary free; full library requires subscription)
