Wonderful App
Bad changes :(
The automatic message that generated when I shared the app (with the option to donate) is gone, and more importantly the Bible readings have disappeared, which is the biggest loss of all. There also seem to be fewer meditations now, and some are read by what sounds like an AI-generated voice.
I do appreciate the addition of a built-in Bible, but there are already plenty of Bible apps. Encounter’s unique Scripture readings and thoughtful meditations were what set it apart.
Thank you for all the work you do; this app has blessed me for years. I truly pray you’ll hear long-time users’ concerns and consider restoring the features that made Encounter so meaningful.
Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to review. Allow me to address these. (1) As a non-profit that relies solely on donations, managing costs is always a factor. By moving to this new developer, we reduced our app costs by 85% allowing us to continue offering 1,400 hours of content for free. (2) Another factor was security. We moved to a more secure server, but that unfortunately required everyone to start over on journaling. (3) None of it is AI. It's me. But I may have had a cold. (3) The same number of meditations is there, + the addition of 200+ YouTube Videos and 170+ YouVersion Bible Plans. I realize it may be new, but we are seeing a 10x increase in downloads, launches, and impressions with the new developer. Please be patient as I continue to tweak the user interface. Thanks for your support, encouragement, and continued prayers. Glory to God. -Drew
