# Pray First vs The PrayersApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pray First at none against The PrayersApp's 5. Pray First also leads on ratings volume (391 vs 21). The PrayersApp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The PrayersApp sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pray First asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pray First against 5.0 for The PrayersApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pray First has 391 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Pray First's written reviews are positive against 100% of The PrayersApp's.

Pray First ships an update every 2 months, The PrayersApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pray First | The PrayersApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-first-prayer-life-plans/id1572344751/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prayersapp/id6449981218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Church of the Highlands](https://appshunter.io/developer/467173109) | [PrayersApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691362310) |

## What reviewers say

### Pray First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-first-prayer-life-plans/id1572344751)

This app guides users through prayer with structured plans and worship music. It helps foster a deeper connection with God by offering tools to personalize prayer lists and enhance the prayer experience.

**Highlights:** Guided prayer plans, Access to worship songs, Personalized prayer list creation, Enhanced prayer effectiveness, Deeper connection with God

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Guided prayers based on scripture
- 👍 User-friendly and easy navigation
- 🎵 Calming background music feature
- 📋 Prayer list creation and organization
- 💡 Specific, detailed prayer frameworks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Prayer list details not displaying properly
- 📍 Prayer list buried in navigation hierarchy
- ❌ Login/signup functionality broken
- 🌐 Incomplete language localization
- 💬 Character limit on prayer titles

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen shows blank page after email entry
- Cannot sign up - forced to use guest mode
- Prayer details fail to load when tapping topics
- Spanish language menu only, content remains English
- Prayer list details require workaround (share to text)

**Requested features**

- Prayer list sharing capability
- Group prayer creation and management
- Dark mode for nighttime reading
- Prayer list as default home screen
- Full-screen prayer expansion


### The PrayersApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prayersapp/id6449981218)

This app offers a personalized spiritual journey with customized prayers and devotionals. It provides a vast library of resources for guidance and inspiration, empowering users to connect with their faith and foster personal growth through an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Customizable prayer creation, Vast library of spiritual resources, Personalized devotionals, User-friendly interface, Spiritual guidance and inspiration, Curate unique spiritual journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pray First free?

Pray First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The PrayersApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pray First or The PrayersApp?

The PrayersApp is rated higher. Pray First averages 4.9 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while The PrayersApp averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Pray First or The PrayersApp have ads?

Neither Pray First nor The PrayersApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pray First or The PrayersApp?

Pray First ships an update every 2 months, and The PrayersApp fortnightly. Most recently, Pray First was updated on November 3, 2026 and The PrayersApp on November 3, 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.*