# The Upper Room — Daily Devotional & Disciplines > Daily Christian devotional app with scripture, prayer, and reflection. (iPhone/iPad app by Upper Room Ministries.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Upper Room Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/476180518) - Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,219 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 61 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-04-03 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325/reviews.md ## What is The Upper Room? Join millions of Christians around the world in prayer, reflection, and scripture reading each day. The Upper Room app offers access to two beloved devotional experiences—The Upper Room daily devotional and The Upper Room Disciplines, our year-long lectionary-based devotional. Each subscription can be enjoyed on its own or together in one convenient app. Grow closer to God through daily meditations, scripture readings, prayers, and thoughtful reflections written by believers from around the world. Every day, readers of The Upper Room share in the same story, scripture, and prayer—uniting a global community of faith. And with Disciplines, you can engage the Revised Common Lectionary through weekly themes and daily readings from trusted Christian writers and leaders. With your digital subscriptions, you’ll enjoy: • The Upper Room daily devotional – Daily meditations, prayers, audio recordings, and author insights. • The Upper Room Disciplines – Weekly and daily readings based on the Revised Common Lectionary, plus audio lectio recordings of each week’s Gospel. • Access your devotionals anytime via app, website, or daily email delivery. • Explore author bios, bonus content, and audio reflections to deepen your time with God. Whether you subscribe to one or both devotionals, The Upper Room app helps you stay grounded in prayer and connected to a worldwide community seeking daily life with God. ## Key features - Daily meditations and prayers - Scripture readings - Audio recordings of devotions - Lectionary-based readings - Global community connection - Author insights and bonus content ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Upper Room Daily Devotional | $1.99 | per month | | Upper Room Daily Devotional | $14.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | The Upper Room - July/August 2012 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room - July/August 2013 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room - September/October 2014 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room: 20151130111351 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room: 20151130111352 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room: 20151130111353 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room: 20151130111355 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room: 20151130111356 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room - March/April 2013 | $2.99 | one-time | | The Upper Room: 20151130111354 | $2.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #145 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store) ## What do users think of The Upper Room? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 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 **Cons** - 🐛 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes - Login issues after updates - Subscription not recognized - App does not open - Incorrect date display - X button difficult to close - App is unreliable - Notifications not working - App freezes - Login screen issues - Cannot access content after subscription - App closes after opening - White screen before crashing - Subscription renewal problems - App forgets subscription - Cannot open any day's devotional - Article list missing dates - Navigation arrows not functioning - Scripture links not working - Landscape mode not working - App requires account and password - App is slow to load - App locks sideways on iPad - App shows blank pages - App requires online access - App doesn't remember last read place - Icons do not respond - Current issue devotional not opening - App asks to pay again after subscription - No response from technical support - Cannot download new issues - Email account not associated - App not syncing with iTunes purchase - App not recognizing subscription - Login with Facebook or Apple not working - App not working after update - App not working for months - App not working on iPad - App not working on iPhone X - App not working on iPhone 5 **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Schedule notification for daily devotion - Ability to like or agree with comments - Select preferred Bible translation - Ability to read in landscape view - Sign in with Apple option - Allow user to select Bible translation - Ability to read any content in the current magazine - Include upcoming devotionals - Use questions in the back for group discussion - Sync subscription between iTunes and website - Ability to read offline - Save last read location - Access daily verse via link - Improve user-friendliness - Add Kindle format option - Provide date on article listing - Improve navigation arrows - Fix scripture links - Enable landscape viewing - Make app free or clearer pricing - Allow access to prior downloaded editions - Restore lost bookmarks - Download issues without Wi-Fi - Show date for each article - Allow access to current day's devotional automatically ## Recent user reviews (10 of 105) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 🙏🏼 *2026-07-02, version 40.2* I am happy to have this app so I can always read the upper room on my phone. 🤍 ### 1/5 — App is not available everyday *2026-06-17* Quite often the app is not available and as we read it in Australia we are a day late in getting the UR. Several emails to Support have been ignored. Not good for a Christian organisation. ### 5/5 — International Christianity *2026-06-13, version 40.2* I enjoy the UR Daily Devotional as it creates a group of likeminded Christians from all over the world. We know only their pseudonyms but share similar views. On some of my comments I receive about 10 responses. These creates International Christianity. ### 5/5 — Uplifting *2026-06-03* Thank you for providing this uplifting morning devotional. It is a great way to start the day. There have been some technical issues such as pages not loading which resulted in me having to restart the app. ### 4/5 — Good scripture *2026-05-30, version 40.2* I enjoy the daily devotions and scripture that is included ### 5/5 — Always just right. *2026-05-25* The Upper Room is a resource and a pleasure that I look forward to enjoying daily. It’s a perfect start to any sort of day. From time to time I’ve shared the devotionals in my Sunday School class. It gives me joy to know that I am reading , pondering and studying the same scripture, wisdom and message with God’s children all around the world each and every day. ### 5/5 — Upper Room *2026-04-17, version 40.1* I love my daily devotions in the Upper Room. It is a vital part of my day. I am inspired, encouraged and motivated by the writers and the Upper Room chapel ### 5/5 — Updated UR app rocks! *2026-04-04* I am truly grateful for the blessing of your updated Upper Room app. Finally I can read devotions and comments from all our Upper Room family. It is a big help when I have only my phone to use to go online. Thank you for everything! ### 5/5 — App works well *2026-03-31, version 40.1* Some of the reviews led me to believe that this app was not functional, but I’ve been using it for a few months and it seems to work fine. ### 5/5 — Arrival time *2026-03-06, version 40.1* I love the convenience that it is on my phone .That it can be taken out anytime when I am waiting. ## Frequently asked questions about The Upper Room ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 40.3 — 2026-07-31 Bug fixes and Improvements ### 40.2 — 2026-05-18 Bug fixes and Improvements ### 40.1 — 2026-02-13 Bug fixes and Improvements ### 40.0 — 2026-01-14 Bug fixes and Improvements ### 39.26 — 2025-10-01 Fixes to the register and login screens ## Apps similar to The Upper Room | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Daily Prayer App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-prayer-app/id1437016829) | 4.8 (1,566) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Daily Prayer Guide Bible Verse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-prayer-guide-bible-verse/id813142446) | 4.4 (1,569) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Prayer Notes: Ask, Seek, Knock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-notes-ask-seek-knock/id450991308) | 4.7 (3,827) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-bible-devotion-and-prayer/id480497450) | 3.4 (53) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Morning and Evening Devotion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morning-and-evening-devotion/id998509121) | 4.9 (3,785) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Today in the Word Devotional](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-in-the-word-devotional/id1500653198) | 4.9 (12,001) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Upper Room Ministries - [The Upper Room Disciplines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room-disciplines/id1179712385) All apps by Upper Room Ministries: https://appshunter.io/developer/476180518 ## Related topics [the upper room daily devotional](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-upper-room-daily-devotional) · [upper room](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upper-room) · [upper room ministries](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upper-room-ministries) · [the upper room](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-upper-room) · [upper room media](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upper-room-media) · [the upper room fellowship](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-upper-room-fellowship) · [upper room learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upper-room-learning) · [the upper room experience](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-upper-room-experience) · [devotional spiritual](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/devotional-spiritual) · [the practice room](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-practice-room) · [prayroom](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/prayroom) · [shiggaion devotional app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shiggaion-devotional-app) · [inner room prayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/inner-room-prayer) · [devotional marriage](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/devotional-marriage) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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