Comparison

Our Daily Bread vs Public Reading of Scripture

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

Head to head
About

Our Daily Bread

Access daily biblical encouragement and scripture through uplifting devotionals and trusted reading plans. Engage with God's Word through reflection, prayer, and an integrated Bible, available in multiple languages and translations.

Highlights
  • Daily uplifting devotionals
  • Integrated Bible with multiple translations
  • Customizable reading plans
  • Progress tracking and bookmarking
  • Daily audio readings
  • Evening meditations podcast
  • Reading reminders
Currently charting
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Stay connected to the life-changing power of His Word all day, every day! For more than 85 years, millions of people worldwide have found daily inspiration and biblical encouragement through the many resources of Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM). And now it’s even easier to engage with the truths of the Bible while you’re on the go! With the Our Daily Bread App, you have constant access to a wide collection of biblical resources. You can save the content that speaks to you, and can keep track of your progress engaging with Scripture. From popular Our Daily Bread daily devotionals to trusted reading plans and other multimedia content, you’ll explore resources thoughtfully designed to help you go deeper into God’s Word and engage with the Bible beyond the app. Join generations of believers in Jesus from all walks of life growing closer to God—right from your mobile device! So what adventures await you on the Our Daily Bread App? Short, uplifting daily devotions that work with your schedule. *Every morning, you’ll find the new Our Daily Bread devotion front and center on the app homepage, ready for you to read or listen to. *Each daily devotional includes trusted content from Our Daily Bread Ministries, a global, donor-supported nonprofit with a more than 85-year history of making the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. *What’s included in our daily devotions? You’ll be invited to read, reflect on, and respond to the truths of Scripture through a short encouragement infused with biblical insights that draw you closer to God, a thoughtful reflection question, and a guided prayer related to the devotional. *Found a specific devotion that you want to keep in a safe spot? Or have a monthly goal of having devotional time every morning? Keep track of your progress with reading streaks and bookmarking! *More of a night owl? No problem! Our in-app Evening Meditations podcast releases new daily episodes so you can refocus your heart and mind on the goodness of God as your head hits the pillow. *We get it—life is busy. Schedule reading reminders so you never forget to set aside time for biblical reflection. *Daily audio reading of the devotional so you can listen on the go. *20+ different languages so you can read or listen to the Bible in your first language. An in-app Bible so you can go directly to the source of truth. *Was there a passage or story from Scripture that stood out in the daily devotion that you’d like to dig into? Bounce back-and-forth between the devotional and Bible without leaving the app. *Choose your favorite Bible translation! We offer Scripture in 20+ languages and multiple Bible translations like the NIV, KJV, ESV, and NLT. *Looking for an easier way to read the Bible in a year? We’ve put the “Bible in a Year” plan included in the Our Daily Bread devotional right on the app homepage! Reading plans that connect God’s Word to all areas of life. *Customize your devotional experience by choosing the topics and Bible reading plans that speak to important holidays, faith topics, and seasons of life. *Find plans inspired by your favorite Our Daily Bread Ministries content: My Utmost for His Highest devotions, Holy Land tours with Jack Beck, Our Daily Bread Publishing book excerpts, and more! *Sometimes we need more than just words for a story to come alive. That’s why we’ve also included interactive multimedia elements such as short videos and audio clips within some of our reading plans! *Most reading plans include 1-day to 10-day formats. Download the Our Daily Bread App today to join us in committing ourselves to Scripture and Bible engagement for life.

About

Public Reading of Scripture

This app facilitates a more engaging Bible study experience through dramatized audio versions and community-focused reading plans. Track your progress and connect with others for a sustainable and enjoyable way to engage with scripture.

Highlights
  • Dramatized audio Bibles
  • Group reading plans
  • Bible progress tracker
  • Community connection
  • Structured daily readings
Features
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Transform Your Bible Study Experience The Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) app is here to help make you successful in reading and listening to the Bible. It only takes 98 hours to listen to the whole Bible in English. With PRS, you can connect with a community devoted to the powerful practice of listening to the Bible in a way that is biblical, sustainable, and enjoyable. Key Features: Dramatized Audio Bibles Experience the Scriptures like never before with our dramatized audio Bibles. Professionally narrated with high-quality sound effects and background music, these audio renditions bring biblical stories to life. Whether you're listening alone or with a group, the dramatized versions offer a deeply enriching and memorable experience. Group Reading Plans Our group reading plans are crafted to encourage collective spiritual growth. Join or create groups to read and reflect on Scripture together. The app provides structured plans that guide you through coordinated daily readings, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. These plans are perfect for church groups, study circles, or family devotionals with lengths of 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes per session. Bible Tracker Stay on track with your spiritual goals using our intuitive Bible Tracker. This feature helps you monitor your progress through different books and chapters of the Bible. It provides visual insights and reminders to keep you motivated and committed to your reading schedule. Whether you're aiming for a yearly Bible completion or a focused study on specific texts, the Bible Tracker is an indispensable tool for your spiritual journey. Our Mission: Deepen Your Understanding: The dramatized audio Bibles and guided reading plans provide a richer, more engaging way to comprehend the Scriptures. Foster Community: Connect with others through group reading plans, enhancing your spiritual growth as part of a supportive community. Track Your Progress: The Bible Tracker ensures you stay committed to your reading goals, offering a structured path to find discipline in reading God's Word.

Screenshots

Our Daily Bread4 screens
Public Reading of Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Public Reading of Scripture at 4.7 against Our Daily Bread's 3.9. Our Daily Bread's advantage is chart position (#170 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 615). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Public Reading of Scripture holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 615 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Our Daily Bread's written reviews are positive against 55% of Public Reading of Scripture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Our Daily Bread ships an update monthly, Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Our Daily Bread versus Public Reading of Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOur Daily BreadPublic Reading of Scripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2.6K ratings)4.7 (615 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better615
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRBC MinistriesThe Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.

Customer experience

Our Daily Bread

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative20.1%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral19.2%
Negative32.2%

Public Reading of Scripture

All ratings607 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.6%

User reviews

Our Daily Bread

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙏 Inspiring devotional content
  • 🕰 Helpful for daily spiritual reflection
  • 📚 Extensive Bible reading plans
  • 🔖 Useful bookmarking feature
  • 🔊 Convenient audio option

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔄 Inconsistent tracking of reading streaks
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find past devotions
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 🖼 Unreliable image sharing functionality

Public Reading of Scripture

From 615 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
  • 🎨 Great design
  • 🎉 Wonderful way to read God's word
  • 🎨 Excellent resource for studying the Bible

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation
  • 🔊 Audio issues
  • 💤 Loses connection frequently
  • 🤔 Not as user-friendly as previous version

Bugs and requests

Our Daily Bread

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashing on launch after updates
  • Bible verse links not working correctly
  • Journal entries not saving properly
  • Inconsistent performance on newer devices
  • Unexpected app log-outs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to highlight and annotate Bible verses
  • Improved syncing across devices
  • More Bible translation options
  • Customizable font and text size
  • Night mode or dark theme

Public Reading of Scripture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text position jumps after switching from other apps
  • Verse selection doesn't work as expected
  • Verse of the day not updating
  • Migrated data not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to select specific verses to play
  • Bring back speed/pitch control
  • Restore reading plan and note features from previous version
  • Reinstate context videos

In-app purchases

None

Our Daily Bread

No in-app purchases

None

Public Reading of Scripture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Our Daily Bread free?
Our Daily Bread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Public Reading of Scripture free?
Public Reading of Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Our Daily Bread or Public Reading of Scripture?
Public Reading of Scripture is rated higher. Our Daily Bread averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Public Reading of Scripture averages 4.7 from 615 ratings.
Do Our Daily Bread or Public Reading of Scripture have ads?
Neither Our Daily Bread nor Public Reading of Scripture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Our Daily Bread or Public Reading of Scripture?
Our Daily Bread ships an update monthly, and Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. Most recently, Our Daily Bread was updated on November 1, 2026 and Public Reading of Scripture on November 4, 2026.

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