# Daily Readings Lite

> Daily Scripture readings and prayers for the Greek Orthodox Church. (iPhone/iPad app by Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-readings-lite/id384687969 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/384687972)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-readings-lite/id384687969/reviews.md

## What is Daily Readings Lite?

Daily Readings Lite is the easiest (free!) way to access the day's Scripture readings prescribed by the lectionary of the Greek Orthodox Church. This app follows the typikon and lectionary of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.  

Content: 
* View the fasting guidelines, readings, and saints of the day.
* Read a selection of Orthodox Prayers.
* Time sensitive prayers on the main page help you pray throughout the day.

Usability: 
* Orientation changing. 
* Font size and face options for readings.
* Easily share readings with friends and family!
* Swipe on the main page to go to the next date.
* Swipe between readings to go the next one.
* iPhone and iPad "reader" modes.

This app follows the typikon and lectionary of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Developed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Internet Ministries, there is no better way to carry the Church's prescribed Scripture and devotional readings with you at all times.

## Key features

- Daily Scripture readings
- Fasting guidelines
- Saints of the day
- Orthodox Prayers
- Time-sensitive prayers
- Customizable font options
- Share readings

## What do users think of Daily Readings Lite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🙏 Spiritual guidance and devotion
- 📖 Daily scripture readings
- 🌟 Lives of saints
- 🗓️ Feast and fast days tracking
- ✝️ Orthodox Christian resource
- 📱 Easy to use interface
- 🆓 Free to use
- 💡 Helpful for daily faith
- 🕊️ Solace and comfort
- 📚 Expands understanding of prayer
- ⛪ Great for churchgoers
- ✈️ Useful for travel
- ✨ Well-designed and attractive
- 👍 Concise and useful
- 🌐 Access to daily information
- 🇬🇷 Greek language option (for some)
- 📲 Convenient on-the-go access

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 💻 Outdated and bland design
- ⚠️ Inaccuracies in readings
- ✍️ Grammatical errors in scripture
- 🚫 Limited customization
- ❌ App not opening/crashing
- 📉 Slow performance
- 🖱️ Date selection bug
- 🖼️ App icon changes unexpectedly
- 🔌 Requires network connection
- 📜 Copyright notice on prayers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App will not open
- App crashes on opening
- App is down
- Screen loads and then clears
- App keeps closing
- Paid version also crashes
- Update will not run on older iOS
- App does not open after update
- Today button highlights tomorrow's date
- App changes picture from cross to NYC way app
- Does not automatically forward to current date
- Date selection off by one day
- Stuck on a specific date
- Crashes every time app is loaded
- Slow performance after update

**Most requested features**

- More saints' lives and icons
- Alarm reminder for specific prayers
- Ability to share readings
- Offline functionality
- Landscape mode
- Icons for saints
- More languages available
- Commentary on readings
- Append notes to readings
- Search for feast days
- Month-at-a-glance calendar with fast day color coding
- Church search by zip code
- Stewardship section
- Byzantine music
- Greek language option (for all)
- Add Greek language option
- Add Byzantine music
- Add Greek language option (simple and ancient)
- Add commentary to readings
- Add icons for saints
- Add landscape mode
- Add more languages
- Add notes to readings
- Add month view with color-coded fast days
- Add church search by zip code
- Add stewardship section
- Add alarm reminders for prayers
- Add more saints' lives and icons

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-readings-lite/id384687969/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great Idea, Bad Execution

*2025-08-22, version 1.6.6*

I appreciate this app a lot, I’ve been using it since my priest recommended it to me. I must say that the concept of this app is excellent, but the execution is poor. The design and interface are outdated and bland, with frequent bugs and almost no customization options. Even more concerning, some of the saint and feast readings contain inaccuracies, and the scriptural readings are often riddled with grammatical errors. For an app meant to present the daily life of the Church, accuracy and attention to detail should be non negotiable. A great app, but until it’s gets a huge update and overall corrected, it remains a clunky experience.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-02-04, version 1.6.6*

God Bless❤️🙏☦️

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-09-14, version 1.6.6*

Thanks this makes things easier for me to remember

### 4/5 — App is down

*2024-06-11, version 1.6.6*

The app will not open and appears to be ‘down’. I have used for many years but this is the first time this issue has occurred on multiple devices

### 3/5 — Was working well. Not anymore

*2024-06-11, version 1.6.6*

This app was working well. I was using it daily on my iPhone 13. It does not work anymore (since yesterday).

### 5/5 — Great, but…

*2024-01-15, version 1.6.6*

Great app, I use it all the time! Though, now, every time I try to open it, it crashes. If it gets fixed, I’d be so grateful.

Update: it got fixed.

### 3/5 — Not working now

*2023-12-31, version 1.6.6*

This app was great, through yesterday.  This morning, it will not load—screen starts to load and then it suddenly clears and returns to main phone screen.  I have tried clearing from app-switcher, also restarting my phone, same result.  Then I uninstalled it and then tried reinstalling, and it still will not load.

Please fix this app so it will load and work.

### 5/5 — Crashes

*2023-12-30, version 1.6.6*

Love this app. Was working perfect for a few months and now today 31/12/23 it just crashes when trying to open it. It just keeps closing. I went and paid for the full version and the same thing happens. Please fix if this is an iOS issue.

### 5/5 — More Saints’ Lives!

*2022-07-14, version 1.6.6*

I like this app and use it every day but I would really appreciate if there was more saints stories and icons included. Most of them just have the name and then are blank. If there is more saints lives in the paid version I would get that, but I don’t see anything about that.

### 5/5 — Great Daily Church Reading App

*2021-05-01, version 1.6.6*

This app of daily church readings and prayers is a great accompaniment for Bible study or when you’re on the go.  I use it often.

## Frequently asked questions about Daily Readings Lite

### What does Daily Readings Lite do?

Daily Readings Lite provides access to the day's Scripture readings, fasting guidelines, and saints of the day as prescribed by the lectionary of the Greek Orthodox Church. It also includes a selection of Orthodox Prayers and time-sensitive prayers to guide your prayer throughout the day.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include viewing daily fasting guidelines, readings, and saints, reading Orthodox Prayers, and time-sensitive prayers. The app also offers usability enhancements like orientation changing, customizable font size and face options for readings, and easy sharing of readings.

### Is Daily Readings Lite free to use?

Yes, Daily Readings Lite is completely free to use. The app is developed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Internet Ministries and is offered at no cost to users.

### What is the lectionary followed by this app?

This app follows the typikon and lectionary of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which is the standard for the Greek Orthodox Church. It ensures that users are accessing the officially prescribed readings and devotional content.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for members of the Greek Orthodox Church who want to easily access and follow the daily Scripture readings, fasting guidelines, and prayers prescribed by their church. It's a convenient way to carry these resources with you at all times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.6 — 2018-09-06

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

* Fixed bug that prevented some time-appropriate prayers to show up on the main screen.

### 1.6.5 — 2018-07-24

* Fixed bug that wasn't displaying Prayers of the Hours in Readings section.
* Moved "Your Prayers" to top of Prayers section.

### 1.6.4 — 2018-06-08

* Backend updates
* Fixed UI issues with iPhone X.

### 1.6.3 — 2018-03-30

Bug fixes in iPad.

### 1.6.2 — 2018-03-27

* Backend updates

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