Comparison

A Day at a Time Meditations vs Jesus Calling Devotional

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A Day at a Time Meditations

This app provides daily inspiration and hope for individuals in recovery from addiction. It offers readings, prayers, and guiding reminders based on the principles of Twelve Step programs to support a sober lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Daily readings and reflections
  • Access to Twelve Steps and Traditions
  • Share readings via email/text
  • Bookmark favorite meditations
  • Search all daily readings
  • Daily notification reminders
  • Light/dark mode options
Features
Currently charting
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Based on the spiritual foundation of Twelve Step programs, A Day at a Time offers inspiration and hope to those in recovery. Drawing upon insightful phrases often overheard in the rooms of recovery, the daily reflections and prayers in this best-selling app are intended to offer comfort and guiding reminders to those recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction, substance use disorders, process addictions, or any other compulsive behaviors. In addition to a reading for each day of the year, this app also includes the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Recovery is a process that happens a day at a time, and the daily messages in this app will help support your journey. Features: PRESS the “Today” button to access today’s reading. SWIPE forward or back to easily access more daily readings. SHARE the daily reading with friends by e-mail or text. BOOKMARK your favorite meditations (press the star in the upper right-hand corner) and easily return to them (press the star in the bottom toolbar). SEARCH all 366 daily readings. RECEIVE a notification every day to remind you to read the daily meditation. JUMP to a specific reading using the calendar button. SET your font size using your device settings. CHOOSE between light or dark mode.

About

Jesus Calling Devotional

This app offers a yearlong devotional experience designed to foster a deeper relationship with Jesus. It provides daily reflections, Scripture readings, and audio features to bring peace and encouragement. The content is written from the perspective of Jesus speaking directly to the reader.

Highlights
  • Daily devotional content
  • Scripture readings
  • Audio features
  • Personal reflections
  • Guidance and encouragement
  • Meditation based on God's Word
Features
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Jesus Calling is your yearlong guide to living a more peaceful life. The Jesus Calling App is the mobile version of the time-tested classic packed with digital and audio features that make this daily devotional more accessible than ever. Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and personal reflections, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of peace—for today and every day. By spending time in the presence of the Savior with the much-loved devotions from Sarah Young, you will: • Feel comforted by a daily word of hope and encouragement • Be reassured of Jesus' unending blessings and love for you • Receive gentle guidance based on daily Scripture readings • Connect with Jesus further with reflection and meditation based on God’s Word Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you, Jesus Calling invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you. These writings are personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture—penned by one who loved Him and revered His Word. The Bible is the only infallible, inerrant Word of God, and author Sarah Young kept her writings consistent with that unchanging standard during her lifetime. She wrote from the perspective of Jesus speaking, to help readers feel more personally connected with Him. So, the first person singular (“I,” “Me,” “My,” “Mine”) always refers to Christ; “you” refers to you, the reader. Jesus Calling’s Terms of Use are available at https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/terms/

Screenshots

A Day at a Time Meditations4 screens
Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens

Verdict

The call

A Day at a Time Meditations and Jesus Calling Devotional both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of A Day at a Time Meditations's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. A Day at a Time Meditations also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download; A Day at a Time Meditations costs $7.99 up front. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. A Day at a Time Meditations asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for A Day at a Time Meditations against 4.9 for Jesus Calling Devotional. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 937, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of A Day at a Time Meditations's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Day at a Time Meditations ships an update every 10 months, Jesus Calling Devotional every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
A Day at a Time Meditations versus Jesus Calling Devotional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Day at a Time MeditationsJesus Calling Devotional
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (937 ratings) — better4.9 (57K ratings)
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings93757K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB87 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBookMobileHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

Customer experience

A Day at a Time Meditations

All ratings932 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.2%

User reviews

A Day at a Time Meditations

From 937 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent daily readings for recovery
  • 👍 Convenient and always available
  • 👍 Helps keep users grounded and focused
  • 👍 Inspiring and thought-provoking content
  • 👍 Valuable resource for recovery journey

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Font size issue after app update
  • 💰 Ads for paid version in free app

Jesus Calling Devotional

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Inspiring and meaningful devotions
  • 📚 Great companion for daily living and Bible studies
  • 🕰️ Timely messages that speak to current circumstances
  • 💗 Comforting and reassuring content
  • 🙏 Helps start the day with God's presence

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Restricted sharing functionality
  • 🔀 Inconvenient navigation and layout changes
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
  • 📱 Glitchy and buggy app performance
  • 🔍 Difficult to read font and formatting

Bugs and requests

A Day at a Time Meditations

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Font size decreased after latest update

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to increase font size
  • Remove ads from free version

Jesus Calling Devotional

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to access purchased content
  • Inconsistent behavior across app updates
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incorrect date display and navigation
  • Broken audio playback feature

Requested features

5 requests
  • Restore previous app layout and functionality
  • Allow copying and pasting of devotional text
  • Maintain access for existing paid users
  • Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Provide audio narration option

In-app purchases

None

A Day at a Time Meditations

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Jesus Calling Devotional

Subscriptions3
  • Jesus Calling Standard$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Dear Jesus$9.99
  • Jesus Always$9.99
  • Jesus Today$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Jesus Listens$9.99
  • Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook$20.99
  • Jesus Calling Original Audiobook$21.99

Questions

Is A Day at a Time Meditations free?
A Day at a Time Meditations costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Day at a Time Meditations or Jesus Calling Devotional?
A Day at a Time Meditations is rated higher. A Day at a Time Meditations averages 4.9 out of 5 from 937 ratings, while Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 from 57K ratings.
Do A Day at a Time Meditations or Jesus Calling Devotional have ads?
Neither A Day at a Time Meditations nor Jesus Calling Devotional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Day at a Time Meditations or Jesus Calling Devotional?
A Day at a Time Meditations ships an update every 10 months, and Jesus Calling Devotional every 2 months. Most recently, A Day at a Time Meditations was updated on November 10, 2026 and Jesus Calling Devotional on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, A Day at a Time Meditations or Jesus Calling Devotional?
A Day at a Time Meditations currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Jesus Calling Devotional at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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