# Texts From Jesus vs Christ is King

The clearest difference is monetization model: Texts From Jesus at free with in-app purchases against Christ is King's subscription. Texts From Jesus also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 122) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). Christ is King's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texts From Jesus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Christ is King sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Texts From Jesus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texts From Jesus has 6.2K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Texts From Jesus's written reviews are positive against 70% of Christ is King's.

Texts From Jesus ships an update every 10 days, Christ is King every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texts From Jesus | Christ is King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texts-from-jesus/id387789101/reviews)** | [4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christ-is-king/id6747290607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **88.4% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catloaf Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316792340) | [BEYOND BRANDS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820625805) |

## What reviewers say

### Texts From Jesus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texts-from-jesus/id387789101)

Receive daily messages inspired by the New Testament and select Gnostic texts. Choose between King James or Modern English versions, and customize delivery times. Share verses, access favorites via iCloud, and enjoy features on Apple Watch and Today Widget.

**Highlights:** Daily verse notifications, Share verses with friends, Bible verse references, Today Widget, Apple Watch app, iCloud syncing for favorites

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (promo) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (promo) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (promo) | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Uplifting and inspirational
- 📖 Convenient access to God's word
- 💕 Strengthens faith and relationship with Jesus
- 🌟 Positive impact on users' lives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of Bible verse references
- 💤 Repetitive content
- 🔌 Excessive ads disrupt user experience
- 🤔 Inclusion of non-biblical content

**Reported bugs**

- Ads covering up Bible text
- Freezing or crashing issues

**Requested features**

- More variety of Bible verses
- Option to disable ads
- Ability to bookmark favorite verses
- Integration with other Bible apps


### Christ is King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christ-is-king/id6747290607)

This app provides daily devotionals, Bible verses, and prayer guidance to help users stay connected with their faith. It offers AI-assisted tools for understanding scripture and tracking spiritual growth. Access to all features requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Daily devotionals, AI-assisted Bible verses, AI-assisted prayer guidance, Prayer streak tracking, Scripture understanding assistance

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texts From Jesus free?

Texts From Jesus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Christ is King free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texts From Jesus or Christ is King?

Texts From Jesus is rated higher. Texts From Jesus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Christ is King averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do Texts From Jesus or Christ is King have ads?

Both Texts From Jesus and Christ is King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texts From Jesus or Christ is King?

Texts From Jesus ships an update every 10 days, and Christ is King every 4 days. Most recently, Texts From Jesus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Christ is King on October 16, 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.*