Lectio Divina Journal vs Solo Spark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lectio Divina Journal
This app guides users through a contemplative prayer practice based on the ancient Lectio Divina method. It offers daily spiritual readings, reflection prompts, and journaling opportunities to foster communion with God.
- Daily Lectio Divina invitations
- Four movements of prayer
- Saturday Examen Prayer practice
- Sunday Journaling option
- Contemplative prayer guidance
- Spiritual reading and reflection
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The Lectio Divina Journal provides a contemplative prayer practice for the everyday human experience. The long and lived history of Lectio Divina offers four movements (lectio - reading of, meditatio - reflecting on, oratio - responding to, contemplatio - resting in) inviting the participant(s) from simply attaining information about God toward communion and union with God that is formational and transformative. The journal provides a daily (Monday - Friday) Lectio Divina invitation, a Saturday Examen Prayer practice, and a Sunday Journaling option. Please note that this app is now absolutely free to use. There are no hidden charges. Members can create a free account on the website and use the Lectio Divina Journal to do their daily readings on the app, tablet, and website.
Solo Spark
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Solo Spark helps you find meaningful things to do alone. Discover calm resets, creative prompts, quiet outdoor ideas, self-paced growth activities, and nearby solo-friendly places such as parks, libraries, bookstores, museums, gardens, and walking spots. Use Solo Spark when you want a gentle idea without needing a group plan. Browse curated activity categories, tap for a fresh spark, save favorites, explore nearby places, and check trend-inspired prompts for new solo inspiration. Location is optional. You can search nearby ideas using your current location or type a city, neighborhood, or place manually.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lectio Divina Journal at none against Solo Spark's 1. Lectio Divina Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Solo Spark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lectio Divina Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lectio Divina Journal | Solo Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alongsiders Church | KE TIAN |
In-app purchases
Lectio Divina Journal
No in-app purchases
Solo Spark
- Buy me a coffee$4.99
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