# Abide: Bible Prayer Meditation — Daily Pray, Verse & Sleep

> Christian meditation app with Bible stories, sleep aids, and faith-based content. (iPhone/iPad app by Guideposts.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abide-bible-prayer-meditation/id726031617 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guideposts](https://appshunter.io/developer/487603349)
- Category: Reference, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 121,684 App Store ratings · 850 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 716 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abide-bible-prayer-meditation/id726031617/reviews.md

## What is Abide?

Transform Your Faith Walk with Abide – The #1 Christian Meditation App

Featured in Crosswalk, TechCrunch, and recommended by Pureflix!

Embark on a transformative journey with Abide, the premier Christian meditation app. Dive into a deeper connection with God, find peace in your daily life, and rejuvenate your soul with our biblically inspired meditations.


Why Choose Abide?

Extensive Library of Christian Content: Explore more than 2000 meditations, 365+ bedtime stories, and full-production kids' stories that bring the Bible to life, along with more than 50 Bible book audio guides. Immerse yourself in audio from all chapters of the NIV Bible and discover featured monthly content that brings fresh perspectives and topics to your daily practice.

Thematic Biblical Content: Our content spans a wide array of themes, from anxiety and trust to healing and worship, ensuring there's always a meditation that meets your needs.

Tailored to Your Lifestyle: Whether you have two minutes or fifteen, Abide fits into your daily routine. Our meditations are crafted to accommodate your schedule, making growth in your relationship with Jesus both achievable and enjoyable.

Sleep Better with Biblical Stories: Drift into peaceful slumber with our collection of bedtime stories, all rooted in Scripture. Allow God's Word to lull you into restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed for the day ahead.

A Community of Faith: Join millions, including Grammy award-winning artists and Christian leaders, who have found solace and strength in Abide.

User-Friendly and Enriching: Easily engage with Abide. Press play and begin your journey toward rejuvenation and peace, guided by God’s sacred Word.

Personalize Your Journey: Save your favorite meditations and stories to "Favorites" for easy access, and journal your thoughts in daily entries to reflect on your growth.

Custom Experience: Select background music and nature sounds to create the perfect ambiance for your devotional practice.

Apple Health Integration: Effortlessly keep track of your meditation and sleep sessions with integration into your Apple Health app.


Subscribe for Exclusive Content

Enhance your journey with our yearly subscription plan:

Over 365 Bedtime Sleep Stories: Crafted for deep, restful sleep, including a rich collection of stories for kids.
In-Depth Guides: More than 50 audio guides on specific Biblical topics.
Extended Meditations: Dive deeper with longer guided sessions.
Short Daily Devotionals: Start your day with quick, inspiring messages.
Premium Music: Over 500 calming and relaxing music tracks


Hear from Our Community:

"I’ve been using the app mostly for sleep. There are lots of different topics I love, like freedom from depression. C’mon y’all! That is good stuff, check that out! There are people that need to know about this app. It’s amazing!" - Mandisa, Grammy Award-winning artist & American Idol finalist

"I love Abide so much! It helps me sleep. I listen to it every night." - Isabella R.

"I absolutely love my Abide app! It keeps my eyes and ears on the Lord throughout my day. I really enjoy listening to the app in the morning as I'm getting ready for work... This is one of my absolute favorite apps!!" - Maggie W.

"I wake before sunrise and flood my mind with Abide's blessings." - Bruce H


Discover Your Oasis

Let Abide help connect you to God in a new way. Download Abide now and begin your journey to experiencing the peace of Christ.


Subscription Details

After the free trial, your subscription will automatically renew unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store account settings. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription.

Terms: https://abide.com/terms/
Privacy policy: https://abide.com/privacy/

## Key features

- 2000+ Christian meditations
- 365+ bedtime stories
- 50+ Bible book audio guides
- Thematic biblical content
- Customizable background sounds
- Journaling feature
- Apple Health integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abide Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Abide Member | $29.99 | per year |
| Abide Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Abide Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Abide Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Abide Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Abide Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Abide Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Abide Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Abide Premium | $12.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abide Scholarship | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mornings With Jesus - 1 Month | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #63 in Top Free · Reference (US App Store)
- #24 in Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Abide?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💤 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 🙏 Brings users closer to God
- 🎶 Soothing background sounds
- 📚 Wide range of biblical content
- 💪 Strengthens spiritual life
- 🌟 Excellent for beginners

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription cost too high for some
- ⏱️ Meditations feel rushed or too short
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🤖 Narrators sound overly scripted
- 🔒 Locked out of features after trial period

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login/account issues for some users
- Playback issues with Bluetooth devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Provide longer meditation sessions
- Offer family/group subscription plans
- Add customizable background music options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 850)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abide-bible-prayer-meditation/id726031617/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Highly recommend

*2026-08-02, version 3.88.0*

I have used the sleep stories and meditations extensively. If I could give this a 4.5 I would. I’d like to see more support for going back to sleep and more of the series that focus on topics. But everything else I’ve used has been excellent. Most of the narrators are excellent, but just like everyone, there are some that don’t delays resonate with me. This is very minor though. Keep up the good work and may you abide in Christ.

### 5/5 — Wonderful and peaceful

*2026-08-01, version 3.88.0*

I fall asleep listening to this every night. It is so wonderful and peaceful. It always has me ending my night thinking about the Kingdom.

### 5/5 — A Day Without Abide…

*2026-07-31, version 3.88.0*

is like a day without “Son-Shine” ❣️
I have been
listening to ABIDE from it’s very early days (when meditations often used the sign of the cross: “In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.”, which I still miss 😞) and STILL find it the Start to My Day I cannot imagine being without. 
The meditations, SO OFTEN, speak directly to my heart, mind and personal
experience making my ABIDE experience an Inspirational, Encouraging and Educational beginning to my day. 
The narrators are WONDERFUL!  Their calm and soothing voices  lend comfort and relaxation to my morning beginnings with my Lord.  My thanks and appreciation go out to all of them.  🙏🏻💕
I LOVE ABIDE and credit it with much personal growth and daily strength.

### 5/5 — Daily dose

*2026-07-29, version 3.87.1*

I have been using this app daily since 2020. I like the sleep stories and the daily devotionals, I especially like the mornings with Jesus. Thank you for this wonderful app!

### 5/5 — Daily Deli Delight

*2026-07-28, version 3.87.1*

Go to place to receive my daily bread.

### 5/5 — Peaceful way to start or end the day

*2026-07-27, version 3.87.1*

Abide offers many devotions for different topics and times of day.  It’s all peaceful. I start my morning with this.  At times when I can’t sleep I turn on an evening one and drift back to sleep.

### 5/5 — Abide

*2026-07-27, version 3.87.1*

Not a day goes by without this app. A great way to pray and meditate on a daily basis.

### 5/5 — NEVER MISS A SINGLE DAY

*2026-07-26, version 3.87.1*

I never knew how important it was to start my day with a solid message and a reminder to put God first in each and every day. With this meditation, I stopped letting everything else distract me. My life, my courage , my security and my steadfast faith improves every single day with Abide. I focus on the  meaning of what a  true relationship with God can do . I think back on my younger self and the many years I wasted being rudderless. I remind myself regularly and humbly, “All those years, I chose You LAST.”

### 5/5 — Love this app. Me and my husband use it everyday.

*2026-07-25, version 3.87.1*

It is truly beneficial! We love watching the plant grow and change! But it would be nice if it keeps going! My husband reached 350 in the streak and nothing has changed from 300. We were both super disappointed! It would be nice if either our plant continues to grow or maybe put a new plant in and start over (in a way) so that we can continue to see the visual evidence of our faithful listening. Thanks! I hope to see the change soon!😁

### 5/5 — Such a blessing!!!!

*2026-07-24, version 3.87.1*

Very rarely do I pay for apps. This one is worth it (Well at least the half-off price) I don’t know if I could bring myself to pay the full price so this is a blessing. 

I love the calming voice of the narrators and the addition of the soothing sounds in the background is chef’s kiss. 

Today I actually took time to pause and truly meditate on the questions asked during the devotionals and all I can say is “wow.” I would even suggest you pause the speaker and allow the sounds to continue playing so that you can ponder longer than the allotted time. It really allowed me to go deeper. 

I also actually love that they won’t let you go ahead to the next day’s devotion. It allows what you have just received to marinate vs over-consuming and nothing really setting in.

I would love it however if there was a way write in the journal at the same time as I’m listening vs at the end and without having to flip back and forth, so that I can pause the audio as I type or while I’m listening to the Bible I can reference scripture while I’m typing right now I have to use another app or Bible. 

It would also be nice if when listening to the Bible it would automatically go to the next chapter rather than having to do it manually. Especially when you want to fall asleep to scripture 

Overall wonderful app!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Abide

### What does the Abide app do?

Abide is a Christian meditation app designed to help users deepen their faith and find peace. It offers a vast library of biblically inspired meditations, bedtime stories, and audio guides on various themes like anxiety, healing, and worship. The app aims to transform your faith walk and rejuvenate your soul.

### What are the key features of Abide?

Key features include over 2000 meditations, 365+ bedtime stories, and 50+ Bible book audio guides. Users can explore thematic content, personalize their experience with background music and nature sounds, save favorites, journal daily entries, and integrate with Apple Health to track sessions.

### How much does Abide cost?

The app offers a free version with access to some content. For exclusive content such as over 365 bedtime sleep stories, in-depth guides, extended meditations, premium music, and short daily devotionals, users can subscribe to a yearly plan.

### What kind of content is available for sleep?

Abide offers over 365 bedtime stories specifically crafted for deep, restful sleep, many of which are rooted in Scripture. These stories, including a collection for kids, are designed to help users drift into peaceful slumber and wake up refreshed.

### Who is the target audience for Abide?

This app is intended for individuals who are looking to enhance their spiritual life and find solace through Christian practices. It is suitable for anyone interested in daily prayer, meditation, and connecting with God's Word in a structured and accessible way.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.90.0 — 2026-08-19

Thanks for using Abide! We update the app regularly to make it better for you.


Get the latest version for all of the available Abide features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 3.89.0 — 2026-08-11

Thanks for using Abide! We update the app regularly to make it better for you.


Get the latest version for all of the available Abide features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 3.88.0 — 2026-07-28

Thanks for using Abide! We update the app regularly to make it better for you.


Get the latest version for all of the available Abide features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 3.87.1 — 2026-07-11

Thanks for using Abide! We update the app regularly to make it better for you.


Get the latest version for all of the available Abide features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 3.87.0 — 2026-07-08

Thanks for using Abide! We update the app regularly to make it better for you.


Get the latest version for all of the available Abide features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

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