# Grow vs Echo Prayer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grow at none against Echo Prayer's 10. Grow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Echo Prayer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (22K vs 589). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo Prayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Grow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Echo Prayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Prayer has 22K ratings behind it against 589, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Grow's written reviews are positive against 80% of Echo Prayer's.

Grow ships an update fortnightly, Echo Prayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grow | Echo Prayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-prayer/id880759027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 589 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **80.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ligonier](https://appshunter.io/developer/537706475) | [The Parable Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676982134) |

## 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


### Echo Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-prayer/id880759027)

Organize and track your prayers with this app. Share requests with others, set reminders, and engage in focused prayer sessions. It helps you connect with your faith and stay consistent in your prayer life.

**Highlights:** Organize and track all prayers, Share prayer requests with others, Set prayer reminders, Focused 'Pray Now' mode with timer, Notify others when you've prayed for them, Follow ministries and pray for them

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $3.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $5.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus+ | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve prayer life
- 💡 Allows sharing prayers with groups
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Convenient for quick prayer entry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Navigation could be more intuitive
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Small font size can be difficult to read

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Reminders not working as expected
- Crashes when trying to create groups

**Requested features**

- Add password protection or privacy features
- Implement Apple Watch integration
- Allow categorization or grouping of prayers
- Include a 'send to God' button for prayers
- Add ability to view prayer history and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grow free?

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

### Is Echo Prayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grow or Echo Prayer?

Echo Prayer is rated higher. Grow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Echo Prayer averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Grow or Echo Prayer have ads?

Neither Grow nor Echo Prayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grow or Echo Prayer?

Grow ships an update fortnightly, and Echo Prayer monthly. Most recently, Grow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Echo Prayer on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*