# Streams in the Desert

> Daily Christian spiritual readings and reflections from a classic 1920 book. (iPhone/iPad app by 悯明 林.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streams-in-the-desert/id446089602 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [悯明 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/446089605)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 412 App Store ratings · 162 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2011-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streams-in-the-desert/id446089602/reviews.md

## What is Streams in the Desert?

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《Streams in the Desert》is a famous Christian spirituality book, first published in 1920. The book is not only very important religious writing in 20th Century ,but also tells moving stories, so many non-christians also read the book. It has helped millions of people gain spiritual strength in their predicament.

*Automatically identify simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Enligsh
*Open daily content automatically
*Can be turned to any one by date
*Content can be shared to social platform such as Sina blog, WeChat, etc
*Can set the background and font color, font size
*Automatic adaptive to ipad

The author of ’Streams in the Desert’ is Mrs. Cowman, an American preacher, She and her husband have been working in East Asia for twenty years, in addition to serving in churches of the United states. This book was written by herself when her husband was seriously ill, recorded her spiritual life, and how to use prayer to gain hope, patience and joy in suffering. The book is written in a diary, mainly quoted from the Bible, also introduced other segment of theology, combined with the testimony of the couples and spiritual life to extend deep interpretation for some verses in the Bible. It teaches people how to listen to God by reading the Bible and understand God's will.
Streams in the Desert, though with a strong religious flavor, but since the text is fluent and do not fall convention, it became one of best-sellers after the release in 1920, not only in the United States and was translated into dozens of language in the world.More specifically, the reader is not always a Christian.

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## Key features

- Daily spiritual readings
- Multi-language support (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English)
- Content sharing to social media
- Customizable background, font color, and size
- Automatic daily content display
- Date-based navigation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 捐贈0.99$，積蓄財寶在天上 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 捐贈2.99$，積蓄財寶在天上 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 捐贈4.99$，積蓄財寶在天上 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 捐贈6.99$，積蓄財寶在天上 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 捐贈9.99$，積蓄財寶在天上 | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Streams in the Desert?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🙏 Spiritual guidance and encouragement
- 📚 Helpful daily devotional content
- 🕰️ Convenient to access anytime
- 🌟 Inspiring testimonies and messages
- 🌍 Available in multiple languages

**Cons**

- 🔄 Frequent UI changes can be disorienting
- 🌐 Difficulty sharing content in different languages
- 📱 Occasional performance issues or crashes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent display of English and Chinese content
- Occasional syncing issues between devices

**Most requested features**

- Add simplified Chinese version
- Improve sharing functionality across platforms
- Introduce more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 162)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streams-in-the-desert/id446089602/reviews.md

### 5/5 — MEMORIES

*2022-10-28*

Good morning Streams  …. my name is Judith Patterson Marzilli and I live in Flagstaff Arizona. I wish I knew words big and beautiful enough to express my love for this old book and now on the iPad.   I am 76 years old and have loved this book since a child. My minister Father would  read this daily and expound on it and would teach me the wonder of our precious Lord.     I have often thought to meet the couple, even younger, behind it would be a great pearl.     I did try to get the audio but must say the speaker did not enhance the book at all!   

Like I said … my words are not big enough !

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2022-06-03, version 3.0.1*

I don’t often write reviews, but this app is too good to not promote. It is completely ad free and extremely easy to use. Streams in the desert has been my favorite devotional for seven+ years. This digital copy is great for when I don’t have my paper copy with me.

### 5/5 — Close to God！

*2022-04-15, version 3.0.1*

Give me strength in the darkness

### 5/5 — Joy

*2022-04-07*

Thanks for all working in behind to make this blessings possible to all God’s people every morning to start with God’s word to keep trusting God’s faithfulness and redirect our eyes and mind to Him so we will not deceive by the enemy.

### 5/5 — A book that full of love and testimonies which I could not stop reading

*2022-03-19, version 3.0.1*

I will be still, although I cannot see it, The love that bares a soul and fans pain's fire; That takes away the last sweet drop of solace, Breaks the lone harp string, hides Thy precious lyre.

### 5/5 — Streams in the desert

*2022-01-31, version 3.0.1*

Really love this app.Tha devotional is very good for the indi dual who wants to draw closer to the Lord.

### 1/5 — Changing the interface too often

*2021-12-20*

Every time I open the APP, it is entirely different.   It is very hard to find what I’m used to read.   Very annoying.  You should do test launch before you keep changing the interface everyday.

### 5/5 — Streams in the desert

*2021-06-02, version 3.0.1*

Love it

### 5/5 — My take on this Stream in the Dessert app.

*2021-05-15*

I find the remainder to read Stream in the Dessert daily most helpful. That keep me to be diligent and discipline to read it everyday. The app is also helpful to open the right day of the piece that I should spend time with. I first started to read stream in the dessert when I was only a teenager, over fifty years ago and this app helps me to read it without inconvenience.

### 5/5 — Trust

*2021-03-10*

We must trust the discipline of the Lord. Western Christianity has implied that our lives should be without testing in trial once we become Christians. It is absolutely not true. If we look at our lives in reality we can see that it is the testing of our faith that creates maturity. This devotional reminds me daily that this is the normal Christian life.

## Frequently asked questions about Streams in the Desert

### What is 'Streams in the Desert'?

'Streams in the Desert' is a renowned Christian spirituality book first published in 1920. It contains moving stories and spiritual insights that have helped millions find strength during difficult times. The book is written in a diary format, drawing heavily from the Bible and combining theological interpretations with personal testimonies.

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

The app provides daily readings from 'Streams in the Desert', automatically identifying and displaying content in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or English. Users can navigate to specific dates, customize the background and font settings, and share content to social platforms like Sina blog and WeChat.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering daily readings and customization options. However, it does feature in-app purchases, suggesting that some additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### Who is the author of 'Streams in the Desert'?

The author of 'Streams in the Desert' is Mrs. Cowman, an American preacher who, along with her husband, served in East Asia for twenty years. She wrote the book during her husband's serious illness, documenting her spiritual journey and how prayer can bring hope, patience, and joy amidst suffering.

### Can I use this app on my iPad?

Yes, the app is designed to be automatically adaptive to iPads, ensuring a compatible and user-friendly experience across different devices. This allows for comfortable reading and navigation on larger screens.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2017-05-02

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

Fix iOS7 crash

### 3.0 — 2017-04-18

*Redesign the overall interface 
*Optimize the operation of date selection
*More comfortable to read the content 
*Increasing the selectivity of English content

### 2.0.1 — 2015-12-21

*緊急修復了在iPhone4下使用時內容為空白的Bug
1、整體UI重新設計，兼容iOS7.0以上
2、兼容iPad使用
3、自動適配簡/繁體內容
4、支持分享微博、微信等社交功能

### 2.0 — 2015-12-17

*緊急通知：iPhone4用戶可能會出現內容空白的情況，請這類機型先不要更新，我們將會盡快修復
1、整體UI重新設計，兼容iOS7.0以上
2、兼容iPad使用
3、自動適配簡/繁體內容
4、支持分享微博、微信等社交功能

### 1.4 — 2012-04-09

*增加了對iOS 5的支持
*修複了在美國英文環境下的目錄錯誤

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