MANUP.org vs David
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MANUP.org
This app connects men to a Jesus-centered ministry focused on faith growth and sharing. It facilitates finding and participating in group meetings, both in-person and online. Visit the website for specific meeting details.
- Faith growth resources
- Connect with other men
- Find local and online meetings
- Jesus-centered ministry
- Community building
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MANUP is a non-profit, non-denominational, Jesus-centered ministry in Austin TX that helps men find, grow, and share their faith with others. We meet in homes, restaurants, coffee shops, country clubs, churches, and online to connect with God and other men. For meeting times and locations, visit us online @ MANUP.org. Mobile app version: 6.22.1
David
This app offers daily Christian devotions for men, featuring a Bible verse, reflection, and journaling prompt in under five minutes. It includes topical plans, a Bible reader, and community features. A premium version unlocks narration and unlimited journaling.
- Daily Bible verse and reflection
- Journaling prompts
- Topical devotional plans
- Read Bible in a year plan
- Community prayer and praise sharing
- Daily streak tracker
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David is a daily devotional app built for Christian men. Each day: a Bible verse, a short reflection, a question to respond to, and a journal — done in 3-5 minutes. YOUR DAILY DEVOTIONAL Each day brings a fresh Bible verse, a short reflection, and a reflection question. The whole experience takes 3-5 minutes — perfect for your morning routine. JOURNAL YOUR THOUGHTS Capture what resonates. Write freely or respond to the daily reflection question. Your journal is stored in your account and visible only to you. DEVOTIONAL PLANS Go deeper with multi-day topical plans that walk you through real-life topics with daily scripture and guided reflection. Topics include fatherhood, leadership, purity, and marriage — each structured as a multi-day guided plan with daily scripture. READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR The whole Bible is in the app — all 66 books, on your device, no connection needed. Follow the year-long plan at three or four chapters a day, and it shows up on Today next to your devotional so keeping it going is one tap a morning. Read a paper Bible instead? Mark the day done and keep your place. The reader is built for reading rather than looking things up: real paragraphs where the translators put them, poetry set as poetry, and nothing else on the page. The text is the World English Bible. Free for everyone, no subscription. LISTEN TO YOUR DEVOTIONAL David Pro can read each devotional aloud, with controls on your lock screen. On the free plan, you can listen to a preview. COMMUNITY Ask other men for prayer and share praise in the Community tab. TRACK YOUR STREAK Build consistency with a daily streak tracker. Small habits compound into lasting growth. DAVID PRO The Bible reading plan is free. Pro unlocks personalized devotionals, narration, unlimited journaling, and all devotional plans. $6.99/month, $49.99/year, or $99.99 lifetime. Privacy Policy: https://thedavidapp.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://thedavidapp.com/legal/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MANUP.org at none against David's 3. MANUP.org also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 1). David's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. David sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MANUP.org asks for nothing beyond the download.
MANUP.org holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 35 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
MANUP.org ships an update every 2 months, David every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MANUP.org | David |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.8 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LifePastor | Foundry24 LLC |
Customer experience
MANUP.org
David
In-app purchases
MANUP.org
No in-app purchases
David
- David Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- David Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- David Pro Lifetime$99.99
