# iPray BCP vs Repose

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPray BCP | Repose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipray-bcp/id431349318/reviews) | **[4.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repose-orthodox-prayers/id6502774442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **184** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iPray, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431349321) | [James Foy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746739659) |

## What reviewers say

### iPray BCP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipray-bcp/id431349318)

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.

**Highlights:** Daily prayer offices, Liturgical calendar integration, Scripture readings, Feasts and fasts, Morning, Midday, Evening, and Compline prayers, Coverdale Psalter translation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Beautiful and well-presented
- 📖 Comprehensive BCP 1662 content
- 🗓️ Integrated liturgical calendar
- 🙏 Helpful for daily prayer and devotion

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional technical glitches
- Incorrect Collect for Feast Days
- Psalter disappears during Easter Week
- Wrong readings populate sometimes
- Mistakenly used readings from previous weeks

**Requested features**

- Update prayers for the King
- Include 1928 BCP version
- Offer both 1662 and 1922 calendars
- Include the Litany
- Adjust psalms for feast days


### Repose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repose-orthodox-prayers/id6502774442)

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.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive prayer library, Personalized prayer space, Daily inspirations & notifications, Custom reminders, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Repose Patron Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Repose Patron Monthly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and helpful
- 🙏 Spiritual treasure
- 🌟 All-in-one Orthodox resource
- 💖 Rekindled faith
- 📲 Prayers in pocket

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deleted user content after update
- 🐛 Lost custom prayers and pictures
- 🐛 App support link broken
- 🐛 Paid subscription not working
- 🐛 Features paywalled after rebranding

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Audio prayers
- Background music
- Interactive Bible
- Room to add more prayers
- Keep a list of people to pray for


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPray BCP free?

iPray BCP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Repose free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPray BCP or Repose?

Repose is rated higher. iPray BCP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Repose averages 4.7 from 184 ratings.

### Do iPray BCP or Repose have ads?

Neither iPray BCP nor Repose shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPray BCP or Repose?

iPray BCP ships an update every 11 months, and Repose weekly. Most recently, iPray BCP was updated on October 15, 2026 and Repose 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.*