# COMMENDED — Daily Devotions > Daily Bible verse reflections and practical spiritual guidance for personal growth. (iPhone/iPad app by Commended to The Word Apps.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commended/id1331332913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Commended to The Word Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331332912) - Category: Education, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.94/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 30 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-06-07 - Data updated: 2026-07-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commended/id1331332913/reviews.md ## What is COMMENDED? Even the busiest life has down-moments each day. Wouldn’t it be great to harness some of those lost minutes to get pointers and see patterns for living a different way? What if you could access timeless truths anywhere, anytime in mere moments—and conveniently meditate on God’s word throughout the day? COMMENDED offers a single Bible verse with quick-read, practical reflections for your journey with God—delivered to your smartphone daily fone one year. Exploring passages from every Book in both Old and New Testaments (including lesser-knowns like Obadiah and Titus), Dr. Daniel A Brown makes Kingdom principles easy to see and apply. His perspectives from decades of scripture-informed experience, also teach you how to find those principles yourself! “After rededicating my life to Christ in 1970, I began reading five Bible chapters each day, and I got in the habit of selecting one verse to think about from what I read. Only much later did I learn that was what people called ‘meditating on God’s word.’ COMMENDED helps you follow that same pattern.” ~Daniel A. Brown, PhD This app isn’t intended to replace your regular Bible reading, or to supplant your connection to a local church and its leaders. But if you want to develop a daily pattern of Scripture meditation, COMMENDED will focus you and give you a boost. COMMENDED demonstrates how/why “whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4). Features: o Daily Devotions: Start out reading today’s devotion, and then go back to past devotions to catch-up on ones you have missed! Listen to the devotions in one of twenty languages. o Favorite, Notes, and Share: You can mark any devotion you like as a “favorite,” enabling you to find it quickly in the future. Writing notes on what you’re learning gives added richness to your daily devotions. You can even share devotions with friends and family. o Seminars: Listen to over 40 seminars by Daniel on topics like: discipleship, the fruit of the Spirit, marriage, and more! o Reminders: Set up a reminder in the app to get into the routine of reading each day. ## Key features - Daily Bible verse devotions - Practical reflections - Explore all Bible books - Mark favorite devotions - Add personal notes - Share devotions - Listen to spiritual seminars - Daily reading reminders ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commended/id1331332913/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The devotionals *2025-04-19, version 1.6.0* Excellent ### 5/5 — very helpful *2024-09-15, version 1.6.0* The minute I’ve downloaded the app and started the study I’ve realised how much this app is going to help me to read my bible daily. Grateful and excited to have it on my phone. ### 5/5 — Heart felt - Blood applied *2024-05-04, version 1.6.0* Excellent presentation of the what bold humility looks like - Thankyou! Kirk Voth ### 5/5 — Great Word for the Day *2024-03-29, version 1.6.0* I enjoy focusing on scripture and getting what God has for us today !! ### 5/5 — Commended *2023-01-26, version 1.6.0* The world so easily skews our perspective. I find Daniel Brown's teachings help me recalibrate, aligning my heart and mind with the truth of who God is and who I am in Him. ### 5/5 — seeking Him first *2023-01-13, version 1.6.0* starting the day with God first with thanks and shift for a better everyday makes a huge difference for me. Doesn’t everyone want that?! Matthew 6:33 for me, Seek first the kingdom of God and live righteously, and He will provide everything I need. My summary of this first so that it speaks to me directly. I wake up with this every day to remind me who he is in my day to day. ### 5/5 — Art ragan *2022-10-08, version 1.6.0* Absolutely right on. Very appropriate and appropriated. Very timely and potent, but very sensitive and genuine. I enjoy it immensely and so do the several life groups and Bible studies I attend or lead. Thanks Dr.Brown. Daniel I remember you from Church on the Way, although I was a little to old to attend . I had a stall friends who did. The Lord bless you many more years of service to believers who are still trying to get saved by keeping the ‘Law of Behavior’ instead of the ‘Law of belief’! ### 5/5 — Time We’ll Spent *2022-10-04, version 1.6.0* Truly valuable, helpful and thought-provoking reads. Many thanks Dr Brown for telling me about this app. ### 5/5 — Great content *2022-02-25, version 1.6.0* Easy to read content. Insightful. Applicable ### 5/5 — Such a great resource *2021-08-13, version 1.6.0* So much wisdom, understanding and guidance packed into this app. Downloaded it and immediately fell down a rabbit hole in the Seminars portion of great advice and useful, life changing information. ## Frequently asked questions about COMMENDED ### What does the COMMENDED app do? The COMMENDED app provides a daily Bible verse along with quick-read, practical reflections designed to help users meditate on God's word. It aims to offer timeless truths and insights for living a different way, making scripture accessible anytime, anywhere. ### What are the key features of COMMENDED? Key features include daily devotions with the ability to catch up on missed ones, listening to devotions in multiple languages, marking favorites, adding personal notes, sharing content, accessing over 40 seminars by Daniel A. Brown, and setting daily reading reminders. ### Is COMMENDED free to use? Yes, the COMMENDED app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its features without cost. ### Who is COMMENDED for? This app is designed for individuals who want to develop a daily pattern of Scripture meditation and deepen their spiritual journey. It is particularly useful for those with busy lives who wish to harness small moments for spiritual reflection and growth. ### Can I use COMMENDED alongside my regular Bible reading? Yes, the app explicitly states it is not intended to replace regular Bible reading or connection to a local church. Instead, it serves as a focused tool to supplement your existing spiritual practices and provide a boost to your daily Scripture meditation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2026-02-26 New look and feel! ### 1.6.0 — 2019-12-13 - The annual subscription is now FREE - Category support for an additional 30 audio seminars to be included. ### 1.5.4 — 2019-05-20 1.5.4 - Bug fix for "Restart Devotions" feature for users with multiple devices 1.5.3 - Added "Restart Devotions" feature allowing users who have completed the year's subscription to restart the one-year of devotions from the beginning. 1.5.2 - Scrolling bug in iOS 12.2 fixed. 1.5.1 - Audio player bug fixes 1.5.0 - "Text to Speech" (or “read aloud technology”) now reads Daniel's devotions in 20 languages! You can even adjust the speed in the “Settings” menu for easier listening. - Our new audio player allows seminars to be downloaded for offline listening, restores previously played positions, and has skip and scrubbing controls. - You will now be able to stay logged in between readings. - Price change updates ### 1.5.3 — 2019-05-16 1.5.3 - Added "Restart Devotions" feature allowing users who have completed the year's subscription to restart the one-year of devotions from the beginning. 1.5.2 - Scrolling bug in iOS 12.2 fixed. 1.5.1 - Audio player bug fixes 1.5.0 - "Text to Speech" (or “read aloud technology”) now reads Daniel's devotions in 20 languages! You can even adjust the speed in the “Settings” menu for easier listening. - Our new audio player allows seminars to be downloaded for offline listening, restores previously played positions, and has skip and scrubbing controls. - You will now be able to stay logged in between readings. - Price change updates ### 1.5.2 — 2019-04-20 1.5.2 - Scrolling bug in iOS 12.2 fixed. 1.5.1 - Audio player bug fixes 1.5.0 - "Text to Speech" (or “read aloud technology”) now reads Daniel's devotions in 20 languages! You can even adjust the speed in the “Settings” menu for easier listening. - Our new audio player allows seminars to be downloaded for offline listening, restores previously played positions, and has skip and scrubbing controls. - You will now be able to stay logged in between readings. - Price change updates ## Apps similar to COMMENDED | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Novenas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novenas/id943061440) | 5.0 (3) | $1.99 | Education | | [全脑教育-左右脑智力潜能开发](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id866932020) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Welsh for Adults](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welsh-for-adults/id908629120) | — | Free | Education | | [Anchorage School District](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchorage-school-district/id1282035930) | 2.3 (105) | Free | Education | | [Jesus Disciple](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-disciple/id1563856031) | 4.8 (33) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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