First15 vs Be Still, Then Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First15
This daily devotional app offers a 15-minute spiritual practice to help users connect with God. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of God's love and presence, influencing daily emotions, thoughts, and actions.
- Daily devotional content
- Spiritual connection with God
- Focus on God's love and presence
- Personal growth and empowerment
- Foundation for daily thoughts and actions
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We all have a need to know our Creator. We all have a longing to be fully known and fully loved by an all-knowing, all-loving God. First15, a resource of Denison Ministries, is a daily devotional written out of the belief that 15 minutes with God can change your life. God longs to fill you by his refreshing, life-giving presence. He longs to meet you in the first moments of your day that your emotions, thoughts, beliefs and actions would be founded on his unconditional love. Give God 15 minutes today and let him love you, empower you, heal you, free you and establish you in the reality of his nearness.
Be Still, Then Go
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Create space to be still in God’s presence—and carry that stillness into your day. Be Still, Then Go is a free Christian guided prayer and devotional app from Mindful Christianity. Whether you have one minute or ten, pause, turn toward Jesus, and reflect on Scripture. GUIDED MOMENTS OF STILLNESS Choose 1-, 3-, 5-, or 10-minute sessions with guided audio, peaceful imagery, and captions. Simple playback controls let the image and words remain the focus. PAUSE & PRAY Make room for prayer with 1-, 3-, and 5-minute guided sessions. Slow down, bring what you’re carrying to God, and return to your day with a prayerful next step. RE-TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH SCRIPTURE Follow a 30-day devotional journey through Recognize, Replace, Rest, and Practice. Notice the thoughts you carry and return to the truth of God’s Word. THE STILL METHOD Explore five steps through guided practices and journeys: • Stop and Become Present • Take the Thought Captive • Invite Jesus • Listen • Let Go MAKE ROOM FOR REFLECTION Record personal check-ins, save favorite practices, and follow your progress at your own pace. Set optional daily reminders to make stillness part of your day. A SIMPLE, PRIVATE EXPERIENCE No account or sign-in required. No ads. Your check-ins, notes, favorites, and progress stay on your device. Guided recordings are included for offline listening; external resource links require internet access. GO DEEPER Explore links to Mindful Christianity books, prayer journals, music, and website reflections. Created by Paul and Joel Bane of Mindful Christianity. Be still. Turn toward Jesus. Then take your next step with Him. This app offers spiritual reflection and general well-being practices. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is not a substitute for professional care.
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Verdict
First15 and Be Still, Then Go are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | First15 | Be Still, Then Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (461 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 461 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denison Ministries (Apps) | Mindful Christianity Ministries |
Bugs and requests
First15
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes/won't open
- Bookmark/save functionality issues
- Compatibility problems (e.g., iPad)
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to share devotions
- Community features (comments, groups)
- Customizable text size
- Offline access
Be Still, Then Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
First15
No in-app purchases
Be Still, Then Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
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