# Our Daily Bread vs 5 Min

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Min at 5.0 against Our Daily Bread's 3.9. 5 Min also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Our Daily Bread's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5 Min sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Our Daily Bread asks for nothing beyond the download.

5 Min holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Our Daily Bread has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Our Daily Bread ships an update monthly, 5 Min every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Our Daily Bread | 5 Min |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-daily-bread/id437496538/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-min-daily-devotional/id6744618421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RBC Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/437496541) | [Relative Companies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805962116) |

## What reviewers say

### Our Daily Bread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-daily-bread/id437496538)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### 5 Min

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-min-daily-devotional/id6744618421)

This app offers a daily spiritual practice in just five minutes. It provides a personalized Bible verse, guided reflection, and prayer prompts to foster a deeper connection with faith. Designed for building or strengthening spiritual habits, it offers a peaceful and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily Bible verse, Guided 5-minute devotional flow, Reflection and prayer space, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Full Bible access, Spiritual discipline tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Min - Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 5 Min - Premium - Yearly | $23.49 | per year |
| 5 Min - Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Our Daily Bread free?

Our Daily Bread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 5 Min free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Our Daily Bread or 5 Min?

5 Min is rated higher. Our Daily Bread averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while 5 Min averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Our Daily Bread or 5 Min have ads?

Neither Our Daily Bread nor 5 Min shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Our Daily Bread or 5 Min?

Our Daily Bread ships an update monthly, and 5 Min every 3 days. Most recently, Our Daily Bread was updated on October 26, 2026 and 5 Min on October 7, 2026.

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