# Jesus Calling Devotional vs FanFiction.Net

The clearest difference is rating: Jesus Calling Devotional at 4.9 against FanFiction.Net's 2.5. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 1K) and review sentiment (41% vs 28%). FanFiction.Net's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Jesus Calling Devotional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 28% of FanFiction.Net's.

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, FanFiction.Net every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | FanFiction.Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [2.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfictionnet/id1192753879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 28.0% 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 | **#36** | #43 |
| Size | 87 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [FictionPress Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192753878) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jesus Calling Standard | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| 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 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


### FanFiction.Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfictionnet/id1192753879)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access and read millions of fan-created stories across various genres. You can also write and publish your own stories, with features like text-to-speech, AI translation, and community forums.

**Highlights:** Read millions of stories, Write and publish stories, Text-to-speech audiobooks, AI-powered story translation, Cross-device syncing, Community forums and messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Huge library of stories
- 🎧 Convenient text-to-speech feature
- 🌙 Dark mode option
- 💾 Offline reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor search and filtering functionality
- 🔑 Login issues and account management problems
- 🔄 Inconsistent scrolling and navigation
- 🔧 Lack of customization and author tools

**Reported bugs**

- Chapters not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Inability to edit or delete reviews

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark stories as read
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Better organization and management of downloaded stories
- Improved text-to-speech with more voice options
- Integration with author tools and story analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?

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

### Is FanFiction.Net free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or FanFiction.Net?

Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while FanFiction.Net averages 2.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Jesus Calling Devotional or FanFiction.Net have ads?

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor FanFiction.Net shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or FanFiction.Net?

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and FanFiction.Net every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on November 9, 2026 and FanFiction.Net on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jesus Calling Devotional or FanFiction.Net?

Jesus Calling Devotional currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and FanFiction.Net at #43. 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.*