Daily Readings vs Bible Study Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daily Readings
This free devotional app offers daily morning and evening readings from classic Christian authors like C.H. Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle. It includes a full ESV Bible text, a daily hymn with playable music, and reflection prompts.
- Daily morning and evening devotions
- C.H. Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle readings
- Full ESV Bible text
- Daily hymn with playable music
- Reflection and prayer prompts
- Modernized classic meditations
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The free Daily Readings app features a modernised version of CH Spurgeon's Morning & Evening, Daily reading from J C Ryle and Spurgeon's Checkbook of Faith. It includes a full ESV Bible text, and hymn for each day with playable accompaniment perfect for singing along to. Each day features a separation devotion for morning and evening and includes: - The Bible verse selected by CH Spurgeon - A short additional Bible reading chosen to complement Spurgeon’s comments - A hymn to read or sing, along with the accompanying music - The meditation from CH Spurgeon which has been lightly modernized - A “for thought and prayer” section at the end of each reading There are also sections describing how to use the App, the various copyright and license agreements, a privacy statement, a feedback section, and access to the complete ESV. The App is free of charge, and we hope you will use it and share it! The app was developed by Christian Hymns UK.
Bible Study Buddy
This app helps users build consistent spiritual habits through daily scripture, guided prayer, and interactive Bible study. It offers a private journal and tracking features to encourage consistent growth in faith.
- Daily verse with context
- Guided Bible reading plans
- Scripture-shaped prayers
- Private spiritual journal
- Bible Q&A chat
- Consistency tracking
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Bible Buddy helps you build simple, consistent habits around Scripture, prayer, and spiritual growth. Stay rooted in Scripture: - Daily verse with context, not just a quote - Guided Bible reading plans you can actually finish Pray with honesty and depth: - Select how you’re feeling and receive Scripture-shaped prayers - Save and revisit prayers that speak to your season Ask and grow: - Chat about your Bible questions in plain language - Explore topics like doctrine, Christian living, and tough passages Remember God’s faithfulness: - Keep a private journal of what God is teaching you - Track simple streaks that encourage consistency, not guilt If you want a gentle, Christ‑centred way to stay close to Jesus every day, Bible Buddy is for you. Best app if you're searching for bible gateway, bible kjv, bible study, free bible app. bible app. bible app, bible app, bible app, bible app, bible app, Bible AI, bible chat, chat gpt, bible games, bible trivia, bible trivia, bible triviabible trivia, bible trivia, bible trivia, bible app for kids, bible app offline, bible x, the bible project, bible gateway, verse of the day, bible hub, holy bible, KJV bible. NIV bible, NLT bible, NKJV bible, bible gateway bible gateway bible gateway bible gateway
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Daily Readings at every 3 weeks against Bible Study Buddy's every 2 months. Bible Study Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Daily Readings against 4.8 for Bible Study Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Daily Readings ships an update every 3 weeks, Bible Study Buddy every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Daily Readings | Bible Study Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better | 4.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 365 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Clark | Jo'ash Munian |
Customer experience
Daily Readings
Bible Study Buddy
In-app purchases
Daily Readings
No in-app purchases
Bible Study Buddy
No in-app purchases
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