# Grow vs Devotus

The clearest difference is rating: Devotus at 5.0 against Grow's 4.4. Devotus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Grow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (582 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devotus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Grow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Devotus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grow has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Grow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Devotus's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grow | Devotus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devotus/id6760911004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **582** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 84 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ligonier](https://appshunter.io/developer/537706475) | [Adam Reece Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886730616) |

## 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


### Devotus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devotus/id6760911004)

This app offers a structured daily worship experience, integrating prayer, Scripture, commentary, and hymns. It allows users to follow various Bible reading plans and access a growing library of historic Christian works for a consistent devotional practice.

**Highlights:** Guided daily devotions, Scripture reading plans, Offline Bible access, Commentary and discussion questions, Historic Christian works library, Progress tracking and streaks, Daily reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Devotus Premium (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grow free?

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

### Is Devotus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grow or Devotus?

Devotus is rated higher. Grow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while Devotus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grow or Devotus have ads?

Neither Grow nor Devotus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grow or Devotus?

Grow ships an update fortnightly, and Devotus fortnightly. Most recently, Grow was updated on October 21, 2026 and Devotus on October 13, 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.*