Comparison

e vs Brother David

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

e

Features
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e-alba iulia is a proximity powered application that keeps you connected with the city - you are guided to explore historical attractions, take part in treasure hunts, discover the coolest events in the city and get the best deals from local restaurants and bars. The app also gives voice to citizens that can offer feedback to the local authorities on issues that impact the city. What is more, e-alba iulia is an useful tool that can promote local businesses. Whether you are exploring the citadel, visiting an exhibition or searching for a place to eat, keep the app in your pocket and the bluetooth on and get the information you need, at the right time. e-alba iulia uses Bluetooth Low Energy to help you explore locations nearby and is part of the Alba Iulia 2020 Smart City Pilot Project, developed by Orange Romania and Alba Iulia City Hall. e-alba iulia is powered by Zoniz ​e-alba iulia works on iPhone 4s or later.

About

Brother David

Explore the philosophy of Brother David Steindl-Rast through an interactive chatbot. Discover themes of gratitude, mindfulness, and trust with daily inspirations and reflection questions. This digital companion supports a conscious and grateful way of life.

Highlights
  • Explore gratitude themes
  • Daily inspiration and exercises
  • Deepen understanding of core concepts
  • Interactive conversations on gratitude
  • Digital companion for conscious living
Features
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This chatbot is a digital representation of the writings and world of thought of Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast OSB (Ordo Sancti Benedicti). It is based on materials by and about Brother David, with his personal consent and/or the permission of the copyright holders for these materials. The goal of the bot is to make the central themes of his philosophy – especially the practice and attitude of gratitude – easily accessible and to support people in cultivating a conscious and grateful way of life in their daily routines. Even though Brother David’s way of thinking, expression, and even his voice are reproduced as authentically as possible, it is important to clarify that this chatbot is not Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB himself. Rather, it is a technical implementation that strives to convey the essence of his teachings and messages as faithfully as possible. The chatbot serves solely as a support for exploring Brother David’s philosophy and does not speak for or on behalf of Brother David himself. Brother David’s writings, audio, and video recordings are available as a comprehensive reference in the online library, which is maintained under the umbrella of the Via Cordis Foundation by Klaudia Menzi-Steinberger. What can the chatbot be used for? • Exploring gratitude: Get simple and direct access to Brother David’s many thoughts on the topic of gratitude. • Everyday inspiration: Be supported by small exercises, reflection questions, and inspirations to help integrate the attitude of gratitude into your daily life. • Deepening understanding: Ask questions to better understand the central concepts of Brother David’s teachings – such as mindfulness, trust, connectedness, happiness, and joy. • Sharing gratitude: Engage in interactive conversations about personal experiences and challenges in practicing gratitude in daily life. This chatbot thus serves as a digital companion on the path to a conscious, fulfilled life in the spirit of the teachings of Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

e4 screens
Brother David3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: e at none against Brother David's 2. e also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brother David sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update every 6 weeks, Brother David every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
e versus Brother David: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBrother David
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal E Business Solution GroupWolfgang Pree GmbH

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Brother David

Subscriptions2
  • Standard$1.991 Month
  • Premium$5.991 Month

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brother David free?
Brother David is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do e or Brother David have ads?
Neither e nor Brother David shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or Brother David?
e ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brother David every 7 months. Most recently, e was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brother David on November 5, 2026.

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