iPray BCP vs Repose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPray BCP
This app offers a simplified way to engage in traditional prayer book worship. It guides users through daily scripture readings and prayers according to the liturgical calendar, including feasts and fasts. Access four daily prayer offices based on the time of day and church calendar.
- Daily prayer offices
- Liturgical calendar integration
- Scripture readings
- Feasts and fasts
- Morning, Midday, Evening, and Compline prayers
- Coverdale Psalter translation
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The iPray app was developed by users of the traditional Book of Common Prayer who desired an easy-to-use application of prayer book worship. iPray simplifies negotiating Scripture readings and the appropriate daily prayers following the liturgical calendar of the church, including feasts and fasts, into one, easy-to-understand application. The app was designed with the user in mind, placing the day's lessons at the user's fingertips. Four daily prayer offices are brought to you based on the liturgical calendar and the time of day: Morning Prayer, Midday Prayers, Evening Prayer and Compline. Morning and Evening Prayer are from the English 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Midday Prayers and Compline are from the Canadian 1962 Book of Common Prayer. Daily scripture readings are from the 1922 lectionary revision of the English Prayer Book, and are in the Authorized (King James) Version. The Psalter is the beautiful and memorable Coverdale translation. For those who are unaccustomed to this kind of spiritual discipline, the iPray app provides an easy introduction to structured daily prayer and Bible reading, based on the ancient practice of the Church as refined by the English Reformation. Download this app and enjoy the rich heritage of daily devotion from the Book of Common Prayer. Our thanks to the Anglican Foundation of All Souls' Church of Oklahoma City and David Hill for their support in the development of this app. For introduction videos and more, check out our YouTube page http://bit.ly/iprayBCP
Repose
Engage with the rich spiritual heritage of the Orthodox Tradition. Access a comprehensive library of prayers, readings, and foundational texts, all presented with thematic imagery. Personalize your prayer space and receive daily inspirations and custom reminders to support your spiritual journey.
- Comprehensive prayer library
- Personalized prayer space
- Daily inspirations & notifications
- Custom reminders
- Offline access
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Repose is an Orthodox prayer app for daily prayer and readings. It brings together traditional prayers, Scripture readings, and simple tools to help keep prayer close through the day. Features: Prayer Library: Read Orthodox prayers and spiritual texts in one place. Prayer Boards: Arrange prayers on your own board for quick access. Daily Readings: Keep up with the day’s readings and selected texts. Confession Notes: Keep private notes for preparation and reflection. Offline Access: Use the app without needing a constant internet connection. Repose is made for regular use, whether you already have a daily rule or are just beginning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eikon-prayers.web.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Repose at Free against iPray BCP's $1.99. Repose also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (184 vs 22). iPray BCP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, monetization model 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
Repose is free to download; iPray BCP costs $1.99 up front. Repose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iPray BCP asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iPray BCP against 4.7 for Repose. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repose has 184 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of iPray BCP's written reviews are positive against 80% of Repose's.
iPray BCP ships an update every 11 months, Repose weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPray BCP | Repose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (184 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 184 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iPray, Inc. | James Foy |
Customer experience
iPray BCP
Repose
User reviews
iPray BCP
From 22 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Beautiful and well-presented
- 📖 Comprehensive BCP 1662 content
- 🗓️ Integrated liturgical calendar
- 🙏 Helpful for daily prayer and devotion
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Inconsistent or incorrect readings
- 📖 Incomplete BCP content (Litany, Creeds, etc.)
- ❌ Psalter not always accurate to 1662 BCP
- 🐛 Minor transcription errors
- ↔️ Swiping interface can be frustrating
Repose
From 184 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and helpful
- 🙏 Spiritual treasure
- 🌟 All-in-one Orthodox resource
- 💖 Rekindled faith
- 📲 Prayers in pocket
Room to improve
- 🐛 Deleted user content after update
- 🐛 Lost custom prayers and pictures
- 🐛 App support link broken
- 🐛 Paid subscription not working
- 🐛 Features paywalled after rebranding
Bugs and requests
iPray BCP
Reported bugs
20 issues- Occasional technical glitches
- Incorrect Collect for Feast Days
- Psalter disappears during Easter Week
- Wrong readings populate sometimes
- Mistakenly used readings from previous weeks
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- Incorrect readings or collects for holy days
- Interface resets to top on accidental swipe
- Last three verses of Venite incorrect
- Psalm 95 incorrect version
- Psalm 106 refers to 'reed sea'
- Cantillation mark treated as colon
- Proper Psalms for certain feasts not given
- Announcement of Lessons incorrect
- Athanasian Creed not provided
- Collect of the Day incorrect for First Evensong
- Texts of several prayers ending Offices differ
- Prayer for Parliament not printed
- Weekday names in Lent incorrect
- Frustrating bugs (swipe issue)
- No iPhone 5 support (older reviews)
Requested features
25 requests- Update prayers for the King
- Include 1928 BCP version
- Offer both 1662 and 1922 calendars
- Include the Litany
- Adjust psalms for feast days
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- Include Athanasian Creed on correct days
- Fix Venite verses
- Add six collects after Communion Service
- Add rest of Prayers and Thanksgivings
- Remove outdated prayers (Duke of Edinburgh)
- Provide audio for prayers/readings
- Allow switching between Rite 1 and Rite 2
- Provide choice of Bible version
- Add prayers and thanksgivings from the back of BCP
- Include the 39 Articles and Catechism
- Modern translation option
- Improve interface aesthetics
- Fix transcription errors
- Clarify or provide choice on lectionary
- Table of contents to access whole BCP
- iPad specific version (older reviews)
- Detect iPad orientation
- Fix swipe bug (don't reset to top)
- Allow turning off swiping
- Include art credit
Repose
Reported bugs
14 issues- Deleted/hid all user created content after update
- Lost access to user created prayers
- App support link broken
- Paid subscription not working
- Deleted all saved prayers and pictures after update
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- App gets stuck on prayer screen
- Add prayer function does not work
- UI stuttering/lag when scrolling through prayers to add
- App is non-working
- Moving stars in background are distracting and cannot be turned off
- Custom prayers deleted or placed behind paywalls
- Image selection for custom prayers doesn't work
- Moving icons on screen is sluggish and inaccurate
- Cannot edit a prayer or list
Requested features
12 requests- Audio prayers
- Background music
- Interactive Bible
- Room to add more prayers
- Keep a list of people to pray for
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- Edit prayers or have a separate list option
- Add a Prayer Rope Feature
- iPad availability
- Lifetime payment option instead of subscription
- Option to turn off moving stars
- Vertical scroll or shrink icons on prayer screens
- Contact info within the app or App Store
In-app purchases
iPray BCP
No in-app purchases
Repose
- Repose Patron Monthly$4.991 Month
- Repose Patron Monthly$39.991 Year
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