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The Upper Room

The Upper Room

Daily Devotional & Disciplines

2.6K ratings
112 reviews
#116 in free Magazines & Newspapers
🌟 Lifestyle
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Released
April 3, 2012
Updated
July 31, 2026

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Developer

Upper Room Ministries
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About

This app provides daily Christian devotions and scripture readings to foster prayer and reflection. It offers two distinct devotional experiences, allowing users to connect with a global community of believers through shared meditations and lectionary-based studies.

✓Daily meditations and prayers
✓Scripture readings
✓Audio recordings of devotions
✓Lectionary-based readings
✓Global community connection
✓Author insights and bonus content
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What users say about The Upper Room

Reviews of The Upper Room are mixed: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.7/5 from 2.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: daily inspiration and encouragement, convenient mobile access. Top complaints: app crashes frequently, login issues after updates. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Daily inspiration and encouragement
  • 👍Convenient mobile access
  • 👍Joy of shared scripture and wisdom
  • 👍Inspiring real-life stories
  • 👍Great content for faith
  • 👍Devotionals by laity
  • 👍New design appreciated
  • 👍Reader view for tablets
  • 👍Audio version available
  • 👍Useful for starting the day
  • 👍Links to Bible passages
  • 👍Interactive features

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛Login issues after updates
  • 🐛Subscription problems
  • 🐛Unreliable access
  • 🐛Difficult to use interface
  • 🐛Too commercial/ads
  • 🐛Older version preferred
  • 🐛Slow tech support
  • 🐛Clunky and sloppy feel
  • 🐛Account and password required
  • 🐛Useless app for some
  • 🐛No notifications
  • 🐛Cannot open app
  • 🐛Long to scroll scripture
  • 🐛Incorrect date display
  • 🐛X button hard to close
  • 🐛Unnecessary complication
  • 🐛No dark mode
  • 🐛Offline reading lost
  • 🐛Blank pages
  • 🐛Landscape view missing
  • 🐛Bible version not selectable
  • 🐛Subscription not recognized
  • 🐛App stopped working
  • 🐛Password access is hassle
  • 🐛Slow loading
  • 🐛Crashes on iPad
  • 🐛No response from support
  • 🐛Greed and desecration
  • 🐛Initial setup needs work
  • 🐛No way to contact support
  • 🐛Subscription issues with Apple
  • 🐛Cannot access publication
  • 🐛Lost downloaded issues
  • 🐛Requires online access
  • 🐛Not user-friendly
  • 🐛Doesn't save place
  • 🐛Icons not working
  • 🐛Current devotional not opening
  • 🐛Not free, requires payment
  • 🐛Cannot get on iPhone
  • 🐛App disappeared
  • 🐛White screen issues
  • 🐛Forced to pay again
  • 🐛No response to messages
  • 🐛Lost back issues
  • 🐛Article list no date
  • 🐛Navigation arrows don't work
  • 🐛Scripture links not working
  • 🐛Landscape viewing not working
  • 🐛Needs date on article listing
  • 🐛Must scroll many pages
  • 🐛Cannot access daily verse
  • 🐛Content excellent, app clunky
  • 🐛App is awkward
  • 🐛Bad delivery
  • 🐛Not functional
  • 🐛Social comments distracting
  • 🐛Minimal author info
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What's New in The Upper Room

40.3

July 31, 2026

Bug fixes and Improvements

10

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

The Upper Room - July/August 2012

The Upper Room - July/August 2012

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Last updated on November 9, 2026.

User reviews

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Knowledge

Each morning I have the best resource. Message and scriptures has deepened my understanding of the Bible
E5ERNIE 521

Love it. Great way to get my day started

I’ve been reading UR since college when my (Methodist) roommate’s parents mailed copies to us in Tuscaloosa. I’m close to 60 years old now and have been reading it ever since.
Jjas21728

Amazing devocional

😎🙏🏿These daily meditation are booster my faith, turning a member of huge family spreaded every place of the world and more closer to ALMIGHTY GOD 🙏🏿🥰
NNguaby

Gracias Aposento Alto

Ha sido mi acompañante desde niña cuando venía papel y lo vendió en la iglesia a la que asistía. Ahora lo llevo donde quiera, gracias a la aplicación. Dios les bendiga
WWimbyta

Needs a lot of work

I’ve attempted to subscribe twice. I paid for the digital subscription twice. Still do not have access to the app using my login information. And the website is not user friendly.
LLewminnis
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Developer apps

The Upper Room Disciplines
The Upper Room Disciplines

by Upper Room Ministries

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Reported Bugs

40 issues

App crashes

Bug

Login issues after updates

Bug

Subscription not recognized

Bug

App does not open

Bug

Incorrect date display

Bug

X button difficult to close

Bug

App is unreliable

Bug

Notifications not working

Bug

App freezes

Bug

Login screen issues

Bug

Cannot access content after subscription

Bug

App closes after opening

Bug

White screen before crashing

Bug

Subscription renewal problems

Bug

App forgets subscription

Bug

Cannot open any day's devotional

Bug

Article list missing dates

Bug

Navigation arrows not functioning

Bug

Scripture links not working

Bug

Landscape mode not working

Bug

App requires account and password

Bug

App is slow to load

Bug

App locks sideways on iPad

Bug

App shows blank pages

Bug

App requires online access

Bug

App doesn't remember last read place

Bug

Icons do not respond

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Current issue devotional not opening

Bug

App asks to pay again after subscription

Bug

No response from technical support

Bug

Cannot download new issues

Bug

Email account not associated

Bug

App not syncing with iTunes purchase

Bug

App not recognizing subscription

Bug

Login with Facebook or Apple not working

Bug

App not working after update

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App not working for months

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App not working on iPad

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App not working on iPhone X

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App not working on iPhone 5

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Requested Features

26 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Schedule notification for daily devotion

Feature

Ability to like or agree with comments

Feature

Select preferred Bible translation

Feature

Ability to read in landscape view

Feature

Sign in with Apple option

Feature

Allow user to select Bible translation

Feature

Ability to read any content in the current magazine

Feature

Include upcoming devotionals

Feature

Use questions in the back for group discussion

Feature

Sync subscription between iTunes and website

Feature

Ability to read offline

Feature

Save last read location

Feature

Access daily verse via link

Feature

Improve user-friendliness

Feature

Add Kindle format option

Feature

Provide date on article listing

Feature

Improve navigation arrows

Feature

Fix scripture links

Feature

Enable landscape viewing

Feature

Make app free or clearer pricing

Feature

Allow access to prior downloaded editions

Feature

Restore lost bookmarks

Feature

Download issues without Wi-Fi

Feature

Show date for each article

Feature

Allow access to current day's devotional automatically

Feature

FAQ

What is the Upper Room Daily Devotional app?

The Upper Room Daily Devotional app offers access to two beloved Christian devotional experiences: The Upper Room daily devotional and The Upper Room Disciplines. It provides daily meditations, scripture readings, prayers, and reflections to help users grow closer to God and connect with a global community of believers.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include daily meditations, scripture readings, prayers, audio recordings of devotions, and author insights. The app also offers The Upper Room Disciplines, which provides weekly and daily readings based on the Revised Common Lectionary, including audio lectio recordings of each week's Gospel.

How much does the Upper Room Daily Devotional app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, access to the devotional content requires a subscription. Users can subscribe to one or both devotionals, with options for digital access via the app, website, or daily email delivery.

What is the Revised Common Lectionary?

The Revised Common Lectionary is a three-year cycle of scripture readings used by many Christian denominations for worship. The Upper Room Disciplines devotional uses this lectionary to guide weekly themes and daily readings from trusted Christian writers and leaders.

Can I access my devotionals offline?

The description states that users can access their devotionals anytime via the app, website, or daily email delivery. While offline access isn't explicitly mentioned, the digital nature of the subscriptions suggests that downloaded content or cached versions might be available for offline use.