# Grow vs Daily Devo

The clearest difference is rating: Daily Devo at 4.7 against Grow's 4.4. Daily Devo also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Daily Devo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 590 and 200 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Grow's written reviews are positive against 84% of Daily Devo's.

Grow ships an update fortnightly, Daily Devo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grow | Daily Devo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152/reviews) | **[4.7 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-devo/id1326926499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ligonier](https://appshunter.io/developer/537706475) | [The Worship Initiative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326926498) |

## What reviewers say

### Grow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152)

Access thousands of biblical and theological resources for daily discipleship. Read, watch, and listen to teachings from pastors and authors, including Dr. R.C. Sproul. Enjoy free content and offline playback.

**Highlights:** Daily teaching videos and devotionals, Podcast library, Sermons and conference messages, Thousands of biblical articles, Free teaching series, Offline playback, Search by topic, teacher, or Scripture

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Vast library of resources
- 🙏 Excellent biblical teaching
- 💯 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🕰️ Convenient for on-the-go access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Unreliable login/sign-in process
- 🔋 Audio playback issues when device is locked
- 🚫 Removal of key features like Bible access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scrolling through downloads
- Inability to access purchased content offline
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching networks

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Implement resume playback feature
- Introduce dark mode and widgets
- Allow speed control for audio/video
- Integrate with Apple Vision Pro


### Daily Devo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-devo/id1326926499)

This free app provides daily spiritual readings and worship experiences. Each devotional includes a song, a scripture passage, and a reflective message to encourage daily communion and worship.

**Highlights:** Daily devotionals, Worship songs, Scripture readings, Audio format option, Read-only format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Music-based devotionals
- 🙏 Deeply meaningful content
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Beautifully crafted app
- ❤️ Uplifting and life-giving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive devotionals
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📱 UI issues on iPhone
- 🔇 Audio stops in background
- ❌ App won't open

**Reported bugs**

- App completely stopped working
- Page loading screen, never opens
- Mini player at bottom of screen difficult to adjust
- Latest update: no longer plays in background
- Cannot select 'Read Devotional' option

**Requested features**

- Ability to go back to previous days
- Save/bookmark favorite devotionals
- Adjustable font size
- Move mini player higher
- Move 'Join devotional pilot' window


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grow free?

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

### Is Daily Devo free?

Daily Devo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grow or Daily Devo?

Daily Devo is rated higher. Grow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Daily Devo averages 4.7 from 200 ratings.

### Do Grow or Daily Devo have ads?

Neither Grow nor Daily Devo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grow or Daily Devo?

Grow ships an update fortnightly, and Daily Devo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grow was updated on November 1, 2026 and Daily Devo on October 21, 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.*
