# OrthoPrax vs The Encounter

The clearest difference is rating: OrthoPrax at 4.7 against The Encounter's 4.5. OrthoPrax also leads on ratings volume (515 vs 55). The Encounter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 51%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OrthoPrax sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and The Encounter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OrthoPrax holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OrthoPrax has 515 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of OrthoPrax's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Encounter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OrthoPrax ships an update every 2 months, The Encounter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OrthoPrax | The Encounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoprax/id1078949915/reviews)** | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-encounter/id1596789782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **515** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [St. Sebastian Orthodox Press, inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535145161) | [Faithtree Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596789784) |

## What reviewers say

### OrthoPrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoprax/id1078949915)

This app is a comprehensive Christian resource for exploring faith and the liturgical cycle. It offers a church calendar, prayer book, and readings to aid spiritual growth for users of all levels. Enjoy daily Bible readings, saints' lives, prayers, and inspiring wisdom.

**Highlights:** Adjustable Church calendar (Julian/Revised Julian), Daily Bible readings, Collection of prayers for various occasions, Lives of Saints and Church Fathers' wisdom, High-quality icon images, Professionally narrated multimedia content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full text and audio content | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive Orthodox Christian content in one place
- 🎨 Beautiful and elegant user interface design
- 🔊 High-quality audio readings of saints' lives and homilies
- ⛪ Extensive Prologue of Ochrid with detailed saint biographies
- 🙏 Daily prayers, scripture readings, and spiritual reflections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to load or crashes on startup
- ⏳ Content loading issues and freezing problems
- 🔄 Subscription recognition failures despite valid payment
- 💸 Confusing dual-tier pricing model requiring multiple purchases
- 📱 Limited cross-device subscription sharing

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or open - stuck on splash screen
- Content fails to populate (saints and readings appear blank)
- App crashes after selecting calendar preference
- Scrolling functionality broken - unable to scroll down
- Date navigation shows only today's content regardless of selected date

**Requested features**

- Audio recordings for daily scripture readings
- Audio recordings for additional prayers
- Continuous playback feature for multiple prayers in sequence
- Larger font size option for accessibility
- Dark mode option


### The Encounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-encounter/id1596789782)

This app provides daily Orthodox prayers, scripture readings, saint stories, and hymns to help users establish a consistent prayer rhythm. It offers guided prayers, a library for various occasions, and sacred music to foster a deeper connection with faith.

**Highlights:** Daily Morning, Noonday, and Evening Prayers, Guided prayers with text and audio, Daily Gospel and Epistle scripture readings, Prayer library for various occasions, Saint of the Day profiles, Orthodox chant and hymns, Book of Psalms

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OrthoPrax free?

OrthoPrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Encounter free?

The Encounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OrthoPrax or The Encounter?

OrthoPrax is rated higher. OrthoPrax averages 4.7 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while The Encounter averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.

### Do OrthoPrax or The Encounter have ads?

Neither OrthoPrax nor The Encounter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OrthoPrax or The Encounter?

OrthoPrax ships an update every 2 months, and The Encounter every 2 weeks. Most recently, OrthoPrax was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Encounter on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*