Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Gospel Quotes

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

Head to head
About

Jesus Calling Devotional

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
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Jesus Calling is your yearlong guide to living a more peaceful life. The Jesus Calling App is the mobile version of the time-tested classic packed with digital and audio features that make this daily devotional more accessible than ever. Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and personal reflections, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of peace—for today and every day. By spending time in the presence of the Savior with the much-loved devotions from Sarah Young, you will: • Feel comforted by a daily word of hope and encouragement • Be reassured of Jesus' unending blessings and love for you • Receive gentle guidance based on daily Scripture readings • Connect with Jesus further with reflection and meditation based on God’s Word Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you, Jesus Calling invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you. These writings are personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture—penned by one who loved Him and revered His Word. The Bible is the only infallible, inerrant Word of God, and author Sarah Young kept her writings consistent with that unchanging standard during her lifetime. She wrote from the perspective of Jesus speaking, to help readers feel more personally connected with Him. So, the first person singular (“I,” “Me,” “My,” “Mine”) always refers to Christ; “you” refers to you, the reader. Jesus Calling’s Terms of Use are available at https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/terms/

About

Gospel Quotes

Receive daily encouragement with a curated collection of Christian quotes and quotations. Explore inspiring messages on faith, hope, love, and strength from renowned authors.

Highlights
  • Daily Christian encouragement
  • Library of Christian quotes
  • Quotes on faith, hope, love, strength
  • Inspirational messages
  • Quotes from famous authors
Features
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Daily encouragement for christians (christian quotes & quotations). You can have one day more inspiring day with this wonderful library of christian quotes. Best Christian quotes about: - faith - hope - love - strength - prayer - motivation - happiness - thanks - wisdom - worship - compassion - courage With the best authors: - Martin Luther King - Billy Graham - CS Lewis - Blaise Pascal - Benjamin Franklin - Ludwig van Beethoven - A. W. Tozer - John Calvin - Keith Green - Ludwig van Beethoven - Calvin Coolidge - Thomas Aquinas - Isaac Newton - George Washington - Desiderius Erasmus - William Shakespeare

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Gospel Quotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gospel Quotes at none against Jesus Calling Devotional's 10. Gospel Quotes also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 2) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gospel Quotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jesus Calling Devotional against 5.0 for Gospel Quotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Gospel Quotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Gospel Quotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalGospel Quotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings57K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.48.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Samuel Soares

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative48.2%

Gospel Quotes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Jesus Calling Devotional

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Gospel Quotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Jesus Calling Devotional

Subscriptions3
  • Jesus Calling Standard$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Dear Jesus$9.99
  • Jesus Always$9.99
  • Jesus Today$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Jesus Listens$9.99
  • Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook$20.99
  • Jesus Calling Original Audiobook$21.99
None

Gospel Quotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gospel Quotes free?
Gospel Quotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Gospel Quotes?
Gospel Quotes is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Gospel Quotes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Gospel Quotes have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Gospel Quotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Gospel Quotes?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Gospel Quotes every 5 days. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gospel Quotes on November 2, 2026.

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