# Jesus Calling Devotional vs BookBub

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookBub at none against Jesus Calling Devotional's 15. BookBub also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 958) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BookBub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jesus Calling Devotional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 56K ratings behind it against 958, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 54% of BookBub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, BookBub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | BookBub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [4.7 (958 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbub/id1030894438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 958 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #59 | **#54** |
| Size | 71 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Pubmark Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030894437) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Book, #173 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jesus Calling Standard | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Living Hope | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Calling for Kids | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dear Jesus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Always | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Today | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Listens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Listens Audio (male) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook | $20.99 | one-time |
| Jesus Calling Original Audiobook | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### BookBub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbub/id1030894438)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover daily deals on bestselling and free ebooks across all genres. Track your wishlist and receive price alerts for your favorite titles, ensuring you never miss a sale on books you want to read.

**Highlights:** Daily ebook deals, Hundreds of free ebooks, Personalized recommendations, Wishlist tracking, Price alerts, Genre and price filtering

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great deals on books
- 📚 Variety of genres and authors
- 💰 Affordable and free books
- 🔍 Personalized recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to Apple Books only
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📝 Inability to leave reviews
- 🔁 Repeated email subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Sign-up and login issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add support for Kindle and other ebook platforms
- Implement search and filtering options
- Allow users to manage their reading lists and leave reviews
- Improve email subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?

Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BookBub free?

BookBub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or BookBub?

Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while BookBub averages 4.7 from 958 ratings.

### Do Jesus Calling Devotional or BookBub have ads?

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor BookBub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or BookBub?

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and BookBub every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on September 25, 2026 and BookBub on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jesus Calling Devotional or BookBub?

Jesus Calling Devotional currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and BookBub at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*