Comparison

He Would Love First vs Risen

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

Head to head
About

He Would Love First

This app promotes a Christian movement inspired by the question "What Would Jesus Do?". It aims to spark conversations about the gospel and Jesus's sacrifice, encouraging users to share the message of His transforming love.

Highlights
  • Promotes Christian movement
  • Sparks gospel conversations
  • Shares message of Jesus's love
  • Encourages reconciliation
  • Facilitates transformation
Features
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He Would Love First is a movement answering the question WWJD - "What Would Jesus Do?". Our mission to use the famous question "What Would Jesus Do?" to start a conversation about the gospel and point people back to the cross! The bible says that "while we were still sinner Christ died for us"! People are so used to seeing WWJD on these classic bracelets! So when they see HWLF they are sure to ask what it stands for! This gives you an opportunity to tell them the Good News of what Jesus did; He loved us first while we were yet sinners to reconcile us back to the Father! His love brings conviction, transformation and reconciliation! Joint us as we tell the world about this transforming Love!

About

Risen

This app offers daily Bible verses, devotionals, and verse explanations to help users stay connected with their faith. It includes features like Bible chat for community reflection and customizable reminders to encourage spiritual habits.

Highlights
  • Daily devotionals and prayer
  • Clear verse explanations
  • Bible chat and reflection
  • Lockscreen Bible verse widget
  • Streaks and progress tracking
  • Custom reminders
  • Study Bible tools
Features
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Risen – Daily Bible, Devotionals & Verse Widgets Risen is more than a Bible app—it’s your daily companion for Scripture, encouragement, and lasting faith. With clear verse explanations, structured devotionals, and tools that fit into busy lives, Risen helps you stay rooted in God’s Word every day. Why Risen? Life is full of distractions. Risen makes it simple to build spiritual habits that last—so you never feel disconnected from God’s Word again. What You’ll Get: • Daily Devotionals & Prayer – Short, meaningful reflections that strengthen your walk with God. • Verse Explanations – Clear, simple insights so you understand what Scripture really means and how to apply it. • Bible Chat & Reflection – Ask questions, share thoughts, and grow in community through Scripture. • Lockscreen Bible Verse Widget (Free) – Keep a fresh daily Bible verse on your home or lock screen. • Streaks & Progress Tracking – Celebrate your consistency with motivating streaks and milestones. • Custom Reminders – Gentle nudges to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God throughout your day. • Study Bible Made Simple – Dive deeper into God’s Word with tools designed for clarity, not complexity. Perfect For: • Beginners who want to start daily devotions with ease. • Christians looking for a study Bible that explains Scripture simply. • Anyone who wants daily Bible verses always within reach. • Believers seeking to stay consistent and grow spiritually in today’s busy world. Why Users Love Risen: • Easy to use, beautifully designed. • Practical tools that fit real life. • Keeps Scripture front and center every day. Your faith, every day—made simple. Download Risen now and grow closer to God with daily devotionals, Bible chat, and free Bible verse widgets. **ACCESS TO RISEN REQUIRES A PAID SUBSCRIPTION:** Privacy Policy: https://c8.studio/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://c8.studio/#terms

Screenshots

He Would Love First4 screens
Risen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: He Would Love First at none against Risen's 3. He Would Love First also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 110). Risen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Risen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. He Would Love First asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for He Would Love First against 4.9 for Risen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: He Would Love First has 1.1K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

He Would Love First ships an update every 5 weeks, Risen every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
He Would Love First versus Risen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHe Would Love FirstRisen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better4.9 (110 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better110
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHe Would Love First LLCAbigail Chileshe

Customer experience

He Would Love First

All ratings1,068 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%

Risen

All ratings108 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

He Would Love First

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Items not showing up in certain collections
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve app navigation and layout
  • Provide more detailed shipping and tracking information

Risen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

He Would Love First

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Risen

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Risen Premium - Annual$34.991 Year
  • Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is He Would Love First free?
He Would Love First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Risen free?
Risen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, He Would Love First or Risen?
He Would Love First is rated higher. He Would Love First averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Risen averages 4.9 from 110 ratings.
Do He Would Love First or Risen have ads?
He Would Love First shows ads; Risen does not.
Which is updated more often, He Would Love First or Risen?
He Would Love First ships an update every 5 weeks, and Risen every 10 days. Most recently, He Would Love First was updated on October 24, 2026 and Risen on October 24, 2026.

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