# Portals of Prayer — user reviews > 34 indexed App Store user reviews of Portals of Prayer by Concordia Publishing House, rated 3.50/5 from 74 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-of-prayer/id1139206276/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-of-prayer/id1139206276.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 34 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 18 ## Newest reviews (10 of 34) ### 2/5 — Background music and droning voice *2025-09-26, version 2.1.3* Why do religious apps think they have to have a musical background. It’s annoying. It’s also an accessibility issue for hard of hearing people. In addition, a very slow ponderous read detracts from the message. We have only listened to two, and already considering abandoning the app. ### 3/5 — Fire your reader! *2025-01-10, version 2.1.3* While I just love having portals of prayer devotions on my phone, the reader sounds like a sing songy Kermit, the frog. It's terrible and I'm not sure why you are doing this. I love Audible things and would love to be able to listen to Portals as well, but I can't.. ### 3/5 — Blank Screen *2024-09-28, version 2.1.3* Just about every time I open the day’s devotion, I get a blank screen. I have to force close the app and restart it to get the devotion to show up. Other than that, I’ve liked it. ### 2/5 — Is not reliable *2024-02-29, version 2.1.3* I never know when I open the App if I will see the current day’s devotion or a blank screen. Most of the time I can “find” the devotion but sometimes I cannot. The same is true for the daily prayers. I like the convenience of using the app and Bible on my IPhone especially when traveling so I put up the the blank screen sometimes. ### 3/5 — Voice is repellant. *2022-10-15, version 2.1.3* In a world of podcasts, you think you can get people to listen with that live? Cmon, you can do better than that. I literally had to stop the voice and just read. Very disappointing. Overall, I rate a 3, as the rest of the app is ok. Would like the option of setting up notifications for daily devotions. But all in all, I think the app is good and will continue using it. I hope you can improve on the narrator, possibly give the option of audio speed. That would be great. Thanks for putting this out there, with a little tweaking, it could be something id share outside my Lutheran family. ### 2/5 — Does not work *2021-04-20, version 2.1.0* I downloaded this app and paid my subscription, but it does not work. I cannot get anything to work. ### 3/5 — Wrong Voice *2020-12-09, version 2.1.0* I was so excited to purchase this app until I heard the first devotion. The person reading the devotion is NOT the right voice for voiceover work. Hire Larry Conners, or at least a professional announcer. Sorry, but this poor man is boring and needs to step away from the mic. Thank you, God, that I still have the ability to read. 🙏🏻✝️😇🎄🙏🏻 ### 4/5 — Wonderful app! *2020-01-11, version 1.0.4* I have been using Portals of Prayer for my morning devotions for many years. I recently moved to another state and another church which didn't offer Portals of Prayer, so I was very happy to find Portals of Prayer in the Apple AppStore! The app works well, is easy to navigate and offers an audio component. I highly recommend it! ### 1/5 — Let down *2017-11-26, version 1.0.3* I was very excited to see that CPH had published an app for Portals of Prayer. Upon downloading the app, I became disappointed that purchasing the app does not mean you have access to the devotions. Upon opening the app, there is a prompt to login but that process is not available when purchasing the app. Long story short, I paid for the Portals of Prayer app and now have to pay for a subscription separately. Please correct this issue or if you need to subscribe first just say so in the beginning. ### 3/5 — Just Okay *2017-08-08, version 1.0.2* It's simple but I'd prefer a more soothing voice. This doesn't seem like it's going to engage anyone under 40 - POP was a staple in our house growing up, but I think this app is missing something. Perhaps someone with a smile in their voice? ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Devotions only. App quits when other choices are selected *2020-04-10, version 2.0.1* When I opened the old app, there was a prompt to upgrade to new app. So I did. I have iPad 6th generation 13.4. App worked well on first day but on the next day, only the devotions could be viewed. It quits when I selected prayers, favorites, or view by seasons. I didn’t upgrade the old app on my phone, it’s the only portable device that works. I’ve been exchanging emails with a tech from Concordia Technology Solutions but haven’t heard from her since Apr 7. I did everything she told me to do but nothing worked. Maybe a bug? ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-04-09, version 2.0.1* This is one of only two apps on my phone that I pay something for. So I expect excellence for my dollars! Last year I had made a few days “favorites” so I could go back to them quickly when wanting to edify others. Because of this app update, I lost them all. I do not have a CPH account, (nor do I want one now) so I can’t contact them except this way. Shame on you, CPH. ### 1/5 — Paid subscription can’t access *2020-03-16, version 1.0.4* I renewed my subscription last September. I have not been able to get the app to work. I can’t even sign-in. This was never a problem in the past. It’s only $10 but to pay and get nothing is ridiculous. I tried to buy directly on the web, which is how I used to receive PoP but after entering everything, they don’t take Amex even though it’s through PayPal. ### 1/5 — IPhone 7 *2020-03-07, version 1.0.4* Still have problems with app. Get a free app Bible Study. Doesn’t renew. Until all bugs are solved don’t bother. ### 1/5 — Bearing false witness or I’m just dumb. *2019-09-21, version 1.0.4* My opinion is that the app developers are not savvy in technology or communication. BEWARE WITH FAMILY SHARING. APP IS SHARED—DEVOTIONAL is NOT shareable. Each user has to have a different subscription on their device for the written contact. I also cannot have the app on my phone and also open in my iPad. Even having an individual subscription is a hassle. They charged my account for renewal, but does not show as renewed. Very big issues for an expensive app. I’ve done all troubleshooting steps and still waiting for an answer to a service email. ### 1/5 — Auto App Renewal thru Apple does not Work *2019-04-21, version 1.0.4* Recommend go to CPh.org directly to purchase app. Can establish account and renew from there. Do Not buy through the Apple App Store. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2019-02-22, version 1.0.4* Please help! I have loved this app but it does not work now. It’s stuck on January 1 and will not update. ### 1/5 — App won’t let me sign in. *2019-02-15, version 1.0.4* Worked great first year be doesn’t work at all now! ### 1/5 — Subscription renewal *2018-10-19, version 1.0.4* I received a receipt showing that I automatically paid for renewal of subscription of app but when getting on app it wanted me to pay again. I uninstalled and reinstalled and it didn’t work. I spoke with someone at CPH and they wanted to talk to someone else and contact me by email from here on out.... and I never heard back from them and the problem was never fixed... ### 1/5 — Auto subscription paid, but app doesn’t update *2018-10-02, version 1.0.4* So I got a notice that my annual subscription was paid yesterday, but today the app doesn’t work. It is wanting me to purchase a subscription again. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling and nothing. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Helpful resource *2025-04-04, version 2.1.3* I was excited to discover that this app exists and I fully understand the need for the yearly cost for this work and find it a reasonable amount. I’m hopeful that a “share“ functionality might be added. ### 5/5 — love this app! *2023-09-15, version 2.1.3* Please keep the audio and the music that you have kept since 2017. I am glad it is there. ### 5/5 — PofP *2023-06-06, version 2.1.3* I was introduced to this publication when it was a quarterly booklet avai9lable from Lutheran Churches. Sincve then I progressed to the quarterly onoine subscription, and now an annual subscription. I'm not a Lutheran but read the daily devotionals and morning & evening prayers. I've marked so many messages "Favourites" they could make a book in themselves. They keep me grounded in the Word, and are a great source of comfort in any situation. PTL! ### 5/5 — Nancy *2022-02-18, version 2.1.2* I love the chance to be able to have my portal of prayers with me everywhere! in the morning I read it like at 4 AM from my phone! Thanks ### 5/5 — Ginoko *2021-02-12, version 2.1.0* I absolutely love this app. I read paper versions I received from church, tore out my favorites from those smaller books and piled them up. Nice to have the app with archives. I found my paper copies, the devotion on the app, then marked favorite and threw the paper version away. I like having a reader. Living alone nice to hear a voice reading to me❤️ ### 5/5 — Thank you *2020-06-29, version 2.0.5* Thanks for addressing all the problems. ### 5/5 — Well done! *2020-04-29, version 2.0.3* New update seems to work fine! Thank you ### 5/5 — Newest Update Fixes Issues *2020-03-31, version 2.0.1* Thanks for the quick update! ### 5/5 — Wonderful App! *2019-12-31, version 1.0.4* Love this app makes it totally possible to stay in The Word daily!! If you have trouble opening after renewal ***** click on “view our privacy policy” and scroll Through and I was able to reopen! ### 5/5 — Just like the book at church, only better! *2017-07-29, version 1.0.2* Nice to have the books from the last couple years in one place and searchable. App as advertised and for less than $1 per month to get the full subscription. I am glad to support the ministry and have the daily devotions. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*