# SR Writings vs The Ultimate Devotional

The clearest difference is rating: The Ultimate Devotional at 3.5 against SR Writings's 3.0. SR Writings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Ultimate Devotional sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SR Writings asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Ultimate Devotional holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SR Writings has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SR Writings ships an update every 8 months, The Ultimate Devotional every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SR Writings | The Ultimate Devotional |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sr-writings/id1185404249/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-devotional/id1592876221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [General Association of Davidian Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185268660) | [Remnant Publications, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485004769) |

## What reviewers say

### SR Writings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sr-writings/id1185404249)

Access and search the complete published writings of V.T. Houteff, a religious figure focused on reformation. This app allows you to explore his works on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Read complete published writings, Searchable text content, Offline access to writings, Explore author's background, Designed for iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Ultimate Devotional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-devotional/id1592876221)

This app offers a digital library of inspirational devotionals in both text and audiobook formats. It includes a daily prayer journal and access to reference books, with a subscription unlocking the full collection and customizable reading features.

**Highlights:** Digital and audiobook devotionals, Daily prayer journal, Reference books access, Customizable reading experience, Adjustable font sizes, Built-in audiobooks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Devotional Monthly. | $1.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Devotional Yearly. | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SR Writings free?

SR Writings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Ultimate Devotional free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SR Writings or The Ultimate Devotional?

The Ultimate Devotional is rated higher. SR Writings averages 3.0 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while The Ultimate Devotional averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SR Writings or The Ultimate Devotional have ads?

Neither SR Writings nor The Ultimate Devotional shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SR Writings or The Ultimate Devotional?

SR Writings ships an update every 8 months, and The Ultimate Devotional every 12 months. Most recently, SR Writings was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Ultimate Devotional on October 24, 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.*