# The Upper Room — user reviews > 105 indexed App Store user reviews of The Upper Room by Upper Room Ministries, rated 4.70/5 from 2,115 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,815 · 4★ 127 · 3★ 41 · 2★ 35 · 1★ 97 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (14 of 105) ### 4/5 — Good scripture *2026-05-30, version 40.2* I enjoy the daily devotions and scripture that is included ### 3/5 — Subscription problem and no dark mode *2026-02-19, version 40.1* this app used to work great. I have an active subscription on the Apple App Store ending in June. Yet the app asked for me to subscribe….? secondly there appears to be no way to put the iOS app in on dark mode in this release as in previous releases. I find it a hassle to use this app now. ### 3/5 — Unreliable *2026-02-11, version 40.0* I watch it on my phone,but it’s very unreliable.sometimes it’s only available at night and sometimes ,I can’t watch it at all ### 5/5 — New 01/2026 version *2026-02-02, version 40.0* This has fixed many of my issues with the last iteration of the app. It’s nice to see this get updates, and I would just like to be able to schedule a notification that would take me straight to the daily at certain times (first thing in the morning, late at night in case I miss it). ### 5/5 — Too commercial *2026-01-30, version 40.0* I have subscribed to upper room for several years, with the latest update to the app there is a a lot of ads to subscribe. I don’t get the bio of the author. Guess I like the previous version. ### 5/5 — Morning Go To *2026-01-30* I thoroughly enjoy starting my day with UR. Although I’m not impressed with the new format you have when opening the app. I guess I’ll adapt, but I prefer the older version. It just seems too busy for my taste. ### 5/5 — Unnecessary complication *2026-01-28, version 40.0* The recent update was an unnecessary complication. I liked the previous version for its simplicity and ease of use. This feels clunky and sloppy now. ### 5/5 — Amazing devocional *2026-01-28* This devocional is very useful for my faith, making more near of GOD ### 5/5 — The Family of God *2026-01-27, version 40.0* I love that these devotions are written by laity, just regular people following Jesus. ### 5/5 — Upper Room Devotional *2026-01-27, version 40.0* I love the new format!! Well done. ### 2/5 — This used to be easier *2026-01-26, version 40.0* Update requires an account and a password to access it and I haven’t been able to login to see the daily updates since ### 5/5 — The best way to start one’s day *2026-01-26* Every morning, my first move to start my day is to read that day’s Devotional on the Upper Room. My day cannot be well begun without taking the time to read each day the personal revelation of the author and the associated citation from the Bible. ### 5/5 — New design *2026-01-26, version 40.0* I really enjoy the new design! Both devotionals in a single app, "x" buttons have been moved to a touch sensitive part of my screen, and the ability to highlight, cut and paste. Great job, designers! ### 5/5 — Icon *2026-01-25* I like your new look! I would love to see the blue circle with the person in it removed from the right side of the page. It is distracting when reading the daily devotion. Thank you ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App is not available everyday *2026-06-17, version 40.2* 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. ### 1/5 — After App Update Cannot Access *2026-02-05, version 40.0* I subscribed to this app and used it for months daily. Then an update came along, and I have not been able to sign in since. My subscription is wasted. There is nowhere to take support and none of the methods to sign in with credentials work for me. It makes me sad because I really enjoy the devotionals, but the app is really disappointing. ### 1/5 — Since update can’t get it *2026-02-04, version 40.0* Up set I can’t get it on my iPad, I have been a member since 2021. ### 1/5 — No good *2026-02-01, version 40.0* This app is difficult to use. It makes no sense. You need to update it. ### 1/5 — Slooow tech support *2026-01-29, version 40.0* The app seems to have forgotten my subscription, and I’ve waited 2 weeks for a response from customer service to get it straightened out. ### 1/5 — Sad but true *2026-01-25, version 40.0* App stopped working don’t know why no way to contact them! So I give my donation to another app! ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-01-10, version 39.26* This app is useless. I have to login on the website to read my daily devotions. The app keeps saying I have no active subscriptions. ### 1/5 — No Notifications *2025-12-14, version 39.26* Notifications still do not work. New iPhone, new iOS. Still no notifications approaching 9 months. Is development on the app dead? As a paid subscriber, it’s been disappointing. I use the website with email notifications - which do work well. ### 1/5 — Does not work. *2025-11-20* I have not been able to read any devotionals since Nov 2018 when my subscription renewed. I have not had any help with online support. My iTunes subscriptions says I am still current. I wish I knew how to get back my money for a years subscription. Update 4/2/19. Upperroom contacted me and told me to canceled my subscription from iTunes and subscribe online from their web site. If that the case why do they not delete the app ### 1/5 — Unable to open app *2025-09-13, version 39.24* The app will not open. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. 🤍 ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Much better *2026-02-12, version 40.0* This version is so much better! I really struggled with the earlier version. It was difficult to switch back and forth between certain screens. Love it now! ### 5/5 — Daily Devotions *2026-02-11, version 40.0* It is inspiring to read these stories of real people and how their faith has impacted their lives. They give me cause to pause and ponder my life and my faith. --- *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 2026-08-26.*