# Operation World > Global prayer handbook app with country statistics and prayer requests. (iPhone/iPad app by Johnathan Pulos.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-world/id1181609244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Johnathan Pulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/449459790) - Category: Reference, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 54 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany), Indonesian, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål - Released: 2017-05-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-world/id1181609244/reviews.md ## What is Operation World? Want to join the global prayer movement? Operation World (OW), the definitive global prayer handbook, has been used by more than a million Christians to pray for the nations. Now as a mobile app you can receive reminders to pray for the “country of the day,” research statistics on each country and read the in-depth prayer request and praise reports given for each country of the world. OW is widely regarded as the definitive volume of prayer information about the world and is the recipient of the ECPA Gold Medallion Award for Excellence in Evangelical Christian Literature. OW has had seven editions published. The most recent is from 2010, which is a complete update of the 21st century edition, released in 2001. The previous edition was published in 1993. The original edition was produced in 1964, from South Africa, and was only 32 pages of basic information about 30 countries. OW has been translated into several other languages: German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and in part into Indonesian and Italian. The cumulative number of copies printed in all languages exceeds 2 million. The 7th edition was released in October of 2010. OW listed in Christianity Today's The Top 50 Books That Have Shaped Evangelicals, Landmark titles that changed the way we think, talk, witness, worship, and live. ## Key features - Daily country prayer reminders - Country statistics research - In-depth prayer requests - Praise reports for each country - Global prayer movement participation ## Recent user reviews (10 of 35) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-world/id1181609244/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love this app *2026-06-12* This app is extremely simple, containing all the information you need to pray for the assigned country each day. Wonderful way for Christians to become involved through prayer with what God is doing around the world! ### 1/5 — They’ve turned woke *2026-01-22* I used to love reading the physical book that you can get, but I switched to the app when I didn’t see an updated version of the book come out for many years. They’ve been several instances where they’ve adopted secular woke ideology. For instance, when they are talking about American Christians needing to give reparations to descendants of slaves from hundreds of years ago. ### 5/5 — Gewaltiges Instrument *2025-12-26, version 2.3.1* Eine Wahnsinnshilfe beim beten für die vielen verschiedenen Länder weltweit. Ich bete, dass diese App im deutschsprachigen Raum weite Verbreitung unter Christen findet. Bitte betet mit . ### 5/5 — Super Buch *2025-09-04, version 2.2.4* seit vielen Jahren haben wir dieses Buch in der Gemeinde und beten regelmäßig für die Länder. Frage: gibt es schon eine neue Aufgabe? ### 5/5 — A Precious Pearl *2025-01-07, version 2.1.4* Operation world is a powerful tool in the hand of the praying believer. Be encouraged as you join with other Christians around the world in interceding for the nations. It enables you to gain a great understanding of different country’s needs & statistics in being intentional & strategic in your intercessions. Download it now! Amen ✞ ### 1/5 — It’s OK *2024-11-04* It’s OK when it works, but most of the times it gets stuck on the country of the day and there’s no way to get back to the calander or to the other menus. **Developer response:** I am sorry you are encountering an issue with the app. Inside the app, if you tap the three bars in the top left corner and tap 'Contact Us', you can select 'Report an Issue'. If you fill out the form, it would provide me with valuable information to help you out. Also, if you can send me a screen recording, that would help tremendously. My email is johnathan[at]operationworld.org. Have a great day! ### 2/5 — I love the idea of this app but… *2023-04-21* The information is dated. For example, today’s information on Macau is from sources eight to thirteen years ago. **Developer response:** Thank you for the review. Most of the information is based off the last Operation World book that does make it a bit dated. However, every year we try to update most of the content to include current events. We just recently pushed out an update on the content. ### 5/5 — Helpful and informative *2023-03-07* Update: I have found that if I daily go to the app’s settings and click to open my phone’s notification settings, it picks up the choice I have made and the next day, I get my reminder to read and pray. I appreciate this app and the work that goes into keeping it updated. I like that information is obtained from people who are working in the area or who are knowledgeable. It is a helpful tool for praying intentionally. Sadly, my app often doesn’t notify me. I have to remember to to open it. Also sadly, my mind doesn’t do a great job either, so I often miss days. **Developer response:** So sorry to hear about the issue with the notifications. Can you try updating the app, and see if that solves the problem? If not, can you try to reinstall it? I hope that helps. Thank you for joining us in praying for the nations! ### 5/5 — Helpful and informative *2023-01-31, version 1.15.10* I appreciate this app and the work that goes into keeping it updated. I like that information is obtained from people who are working in the area or who are knowledgeable. It is a helpful tool for praying intentionally. Sadly, my app often doesn’t notify me. I have to remember to to open it. Also sadly, my mind doesn’t do a great job either, so I often miss days. ### 5/5 — An Invaluable Tool In Praying For The World *2022-04-10* My Dad introduced me to this app (Operation World) and since then it has become an invaluable tool in knowing what to pray for in this fragile world. I highly recommend everyone download it and start praying! ✞ ✞ ✞ ## Frequently asked questions about Operation World ### What does the Operation World app do? The Operation World app serves as a digital version of the definitive global prayer handbook. It allows users to join a global prayer movement by providing daily reminders to pray for specific countries, offering researchable statistics on each nation, and sharing in-depth prayer requests and praise reports. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include receiving daily reminders to pray for a "country of the day," researching statistics for individual countries, and reading detailed prayer requests and praise reports for nations worldwide. It aims to facilitate participation in a global prayer movement. ### Is this app free to use? Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience. ### What kind of information can I find about each country? For each country, users can access statistics and read in-depth prayer requests and praise reports. This information is designed to inform and guide users in their prayers for the nations. ### Who is this app intended for? This app is designed for Christians who wish to participate in a global prayer movement. It is a resource for individuals and groups seeking to pray for the nations of the world with informed requests and praise. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.2 — 2026-04-07 Updated content to add missing stats. ### 2.4.1 — 2026-03-13 We are excited to share with you a new translation: norsk (bokmål) - Norwegian! We also updated the prayer content, and updated the underlying third party libraries. Enjoy! ### 2.3.1 — 2025-12-04 We’ve updated the prayer content to support your journey of faith and strengthened the app behind the scenes with important upgrades—making your experience more seamless and uplifting. ### 2.2.4 — 2025-04-09 Content has been updated to provide missing statistical information. ### 2.2.3 — 2025-03-27 Updated the Indonesian prayer content. ## Apps similar to Operation World | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Life on Mission](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-on-mission/id879490935) | 4.3 (148) | Free | Reference | | [GodTools: Share Faith in Jesus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godtools-share-faith-in-jesus/id542773210) | 4.6 (85) | Free | Reference | | [Jesus Film Project](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-film-project/id550525738) | 4.7 (75) | Free | Reference | | [Reformed Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reformed-companion/id1547283397) | 4.9 (115) | Free | Reference | | [The Daily Office](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daily-office/id1513851259) | 4.9 (292) | Free | Reference | | [CROSS CON26](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-con26/id6753361296) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Johnathan Pulos - [Pray for the Kurds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-for-the-kurds/id1114972174) - [Pray for Eurasia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-for-eurasia/id1157848165) - [Awaken Jordan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awaken-jordan/id1464995034) - [UDİ BİBLİYA kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udi-bibliya-kids/id6738667411) All apps by Johnathan Pulos: https://appshunter.io/developer/449459790 ## Related topics [operation world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/operation-world) · [unreached of the day](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/unreached-of-the-day) · [siralim](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/siralim) · [mevam global](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mevam-global) · [the way world outreach](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-way-world-outreach) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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