# Spurgeon Morning and Evening — user reviews > 86 indexed App Store user reviews of Spurgeon Morning and Evening by Luke Godfrey, rated 4.50/5 from 92 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spurgeon-morning-and-evening/id557102889/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spurgeon-morning-and-evening/id557102889.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 69 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 3 ## What do users think of Spurgeon Morning and Evening? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great content - 👍 Inspiring devotional - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Convenient for daily reading - 👍 Free version available - 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth - 👍 Simple and uncluttered interface - 👍 Good search functionality - 👍 Favorites feature **Cons** - 👎 Inappropriate ads - 👎 Ads are distracting - 👎 Paid version issues - 👎 Ads are sexual/nudity - 👎 Ads are disturbing - 👎 Ads are inappropriate for young users - 👎 Ads are deceptive click magnets - 👎 Ads detract from spiritual focus - 👎 Ads ruin the app experience - 👎 Paid version has bugs - 👎 Ads are a shame - 👎 Ads are R-rated - 👎 Ads are perverted material - 👎 Ads are a distraction - 👎 Ads are annoying - 👎 Ads are worldly - 👎 Ads are counter to godly life - 👎 Ads are a bummer - 👎 Ads are terrible - 👎 Ads are very annoying - 👎 Ads are a casino slot ad - 👎 Ads are half naked teenage sitcoms - 👎 Ads are showgirls flashing **Commonly reported bugs** - Header bar jitters/spazzes out - App won't open on iPad - Issues with favorites (all readings starred) - Paid version header bar jitters - App crashes when setting reminders - App freezes and nearly crashes phone - Home button inoperable after freeze - Lost favorites after reinstall - Ads not removed after paying - New design is distracting/cluttered - Scrolling ads are terrible/distracting - New version doesn't work (cannot see saved devotions) - Facebook feature doesn't work - Facebook sharing bug - App not properly set up for FB sharing - Glitch with enabling FB - Upgrade failed: ads won't remove - Paid to remove ads, but they are not removed - Paid for ad-free, but header bar jitters **Most requested features** - Ability to highlight words/sentences - Link to separately downloaded bible apps - Pause phone's screen timeout while app is open - Restore paragraph breaks in commentary - Dark color setting applies to all tabs - Paging buttons on tab bar - Smarter auto-selection of devotional - Add favorites folder - Transition from day to night automatically - Selectable Bible translation (e.g., NIV) - Fix Facebook sharing - Link to biography or film about Spurgeon - Ability to share on FB - View saved/bookmarked/starred devotions - Landscape mode view - Reminders feature correction ## Newest reviews (15 of 86) ### 4/5 — Great but Add *2026-01-29, version 3.1.2* I understand the need for ads but they have become increasingly awkward. To the developers remember that young people are also using the ap. ### 2/5 — Ads have ruined this app *2026-01-16, version 3.1.2* This used to be my favorite app. I read the devotionals daily, and share them with my kids. But the ads have become disgusting and we all have to delete the app now. ### 4/5 — Devotional Great, but Ads Are Innapropriate *2025-12-01, version 3.1.2* This devotional with Charles Spurgeon’s preaching is a blessing, but the ads border on nudity and subliminally sexual content. Most if not all of these ads are from Temu. This is extremely disturbing in light of the the Biblical truth that this devotional stands for. I can’t imagine how men are not vexed every time they go here to read and try to get with God. Instead, they’re going to find a battle in their mind filled with temptation. Such a shame! ### 3/5 — Issues with favourites *2024-04-13, version 3.1.2* Since the 31st Match 2024 update, all of the readings are now starred as favourites. Hence only a 3 star rating for now. Please can you look into this. I have been enjoying this app for years, never had an issue like this before. Many thanks. ### 3/5 — App won’t open on my iPad or from Apple Store. *2024-02-19, version 3.1.1* Same as title. ### 4/5 — I LOVE THIS APP BUT… *2023-04-10, version 3.1.0* I’ve been reading Spurgeon for years and was thrilled to find this simple app so I don’t need to use my book. I’ve had no issues with the app until this morning when I discovered I couldn’t click on a word to check the definition or highlight a phrase to copy to my notes. What’s up with that? Other than that I’d give 5 stars. Can you help? ### 2/5 — A bit tweaked *2022-10-19, version 2.1.2* The app is simple and works well with ads. However the Spurgeon content is in the public domain which means you can read it anywhere. This combined with ads that are deceptive click magnets makes me feel that the author is just profiteering off christian public domain material. Thus I declined to pay for the ad free version and deleted the app, happily returning to my favorite online Spurgeon source with honest ads supporting important christian work. ### 3/5 — Great content, but paid version is worse than free ads-based version *2022-09-23, version 2.1.2* I paid for this app because I believe in the message, and I thought that it would be nice to not have to see ads - particularly ones that are are in conflict to the message of the Bible. But now that I have the paid version, the ads are gone, but header bar at the top which used to frame all the ads now jitters up and down rapidly and uncontrollably whenever I scroll up or down the screen. It’s a nuisance, and is actually more distracting than seeing the ads. Please fix this bug, and I will change my tune on this review. But if this continues, I will be switching to a different M&E devotional. There are others. ### 2/5 — Was working well but now it’s crashing. *2021-08-18, version 2.1.1* I’ve been using this app for now 6 months and I loved it. I own an iPhone 8. Suddenly one day when I was scrolling down the app would freeze and would almost crash my phone. It would cause the home bouton to be inoperable so it would be impossible get out of the app for a few seconds. I tried deleting the app and reinstalling it without success. I lost all my favourites 😔. Hope they fix this glitch.. ### 3/5 — New to this app, too soon to rate appropriately *2020-08-10, version 2.1.1* I’ve been trying to find out which Bible version is used for this app and if other versions are available. I am interested in the original KJV. Can anyone answer this? ### 4/5 — Paid to have ads removed and then Joy! *2020-04-15, version 2.1.1* It took a couple of days for the ads to be removed, but once they are gone this app is just a breath of Christ each morning and evening from Spurgeon. ### 3/5 — “Remove ads” doesn’t work. *2019-03-10, version 2.1.1* Hi. Great app, really. BUT: I spent the $0.99 to “remove ads”, but they’re not removed. So please revise the app to fix this. And who says it has to be just $0.99? It could be $4.99. I can’t imagine many people caring one way or the other. Also: This would be more work surely, but if you could restore paragraph-breaks in Spurgeon’s commentary, that would be nice too. ### 4/5 — Great App; Ads Problematic *2018-07-19, version 2.0.3* Hi Luke. The current ads running are sexual in nature. Can you please change this? Otherwise, grateful for the app and will give it a 5-star with that change. ### 4/5 — Suggestion! *2018-06-24, version 2.0.3* I quite enjoy the content! I would suggest, if possible, cause the phone’s screen timeout to pause while the app is open so it doesn’t lock while reading? Often when I unlock after the screen timeout, the app has closed out. ### 2/5 — Great app, bad ads. *2018-05-16, version 2.0.3* Got rid of it because the ads at the bottom had perverted material. Idk if anyone else gets this, but i had it on my phone every other day. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Sexualized Add *2026-07-27, version 3.2.0* I’ve emailed the developer twice over a period of a month and have obtained zero response. The ads displayed are highly inappropriate with women wearing barely any clothing. ### 1/5 — Inappropriate Ads *2026-05-23, version 3.2.0* Disturbing, inappropriate ads featured. Very troubling and distracting! Could be a stumbling block to someone actively trying to seek God. So unfortunate!!! ### 1/5 — Porn ads! *2026-02-25, version 3.1.2* Hope is it possible that this Christian book app has such vile ads? Don’t download this app! ### 1/5 — Inappropriate Ads *2025-12-29, version 3.1.2* If you use the free app and do not pay to go ad-free, the advertising has gotten extremely inappropriate. I have removed this app due to that. ### 1/5 — Upgrade Failed: Ads Won't Remove *2017-10-28, version 2.0.3* This is an excellent app but it's frustrating that the developer hasn't fixed the issue that, even when the upgrade is paid for, ads won't be removed. Another customer has complained too, so hopefully my review will add impetus to change!! Otherwise it's top notch! ### 1/5 — Update is a step down in design *2016-01-31, version 2.0.1* I don't mind paying a dollar to get rid of ads on a great app, but now I'm sorry I did. The new design is highly distracting and looks cluttered. It has me looking elsewhere for other options. Wish I hadn't updated this time! ### 1/5 — Just a shame *2016-01-31, version 2.0.1* How anyone could justify turning a devotional app into a platform for R rated ads is just unthinkable. Uninstalling. Just a shame. ### 1/5 — Ruined by the update *2016-01-27, version 2.0.1* Now there are always ads and the design/look took a step backwards. ### 1/5 — JUST RUINED THE APP WITH ADS!! *2016-01-25, version 2.0.1* Bad and dishonest move! I would have never updated if I new that's what the price was. Deleting the app now! ### 1/5 — Upgrade Ruined a Good Thing *2016-01-21, version 2.0.1* Luke...when you decided to make a little money by running ads, you ruined the nicest M&E app in the store. Who wants to read a devotional with a casino slot ad flashing at in their face? Really? I've read Spurgeon for over 35 years and I don't think I'm off the mark when I say that he would have been disgusted. Perhaps it's an issue with your filtering software. Whatever it is, it's leaving a lot of people unhappy. Is the money worth it? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it But Ads Warning *2025-11-21, version 3.1.2* I love this app and use it regularly, nearly every day. The ads didn’t bother me until recently, they’ve become inappropriate with images that are practically nudity. I don’t know if the app creator or whoever runs it is aware of how bad the ads are. I know you can just pay to get the ads hidden, but a Christian app should not have inappropriate ads like that! ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-04-20, version 3.1.1* I absolutely love this app, and I’m very happy to support you, Luke. Thank you and many blessings. ### 5/5 — Love it … Suggestion *2022-06-12, version 2.1.2* Love the app but can you have the ability to highlight a word or a sentence? ### 5/5 — Concerned *2022-06-10, version 2.1.2* Could the year be changed when sharing it says 2012-7-27 the year is 2018 Why are they not using the original KJV ? ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2022-02-27, version 2.1.2* This app is amazing. I’ve been using this app for quite a long time now. The header now spazzes out upon scrolling, Hope the develop can fix that. Thanks for the amazing work on this application. ### 5/5 — My favorite M&E *2022-01-13, version 2.1.2* This app is perfect, no frills, just the daily devotions. I installed several different M&E apps several years ago and this free one is the one I use daily on my iPad. It has favorites, that’s all I need. I use Logos for my Bible app so I don’t need any frills here, simple is perfect. I don’t even notice the ads. Thank you developer! ### 5/5 — Love it *2018-07-23, version 2.0.3* I can finally leave my best up paper copy by my bedside and use the app when travelling ### 5/5 — HB214 - A new suggestion *2018-05-11, version 2.0.3* Love this app alot! Its been part of my daily routine for quite some time now. Is there a way to “link” this to separately downloaded bible apps when tapping on the verse? ### 5/5 — Deeply moving *2018-03-14, version 2.0.3* He speaks to the Holy Spirit in me and helps change my heart and attitude when I’m struggling with ego versus God’s direction. ### 5/5 — Glad to support you *2017-11-26, version 2.0.3* I am really enjoying this app. Spurgeon is such a great person to read regularly in small chunks. What an extraordinary man, with a remarkable history. I was pleased to see there is now a way to pay to support you. Your fee to remove ads is very reasonable, and if it means you can afford to keep up with apple’s continually changing operating systems, I am content. Keep up the good work. Is there a link to a biography or a film about Spurgeon’s life somewhere in the app? If not, it might be a good addition some time. --- *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 2026-08-18.*