Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs GodTalk

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
Currently charting
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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

GodTalk

Receive automatic Bible verses throughout the day via notifications for inspiration and motivation. Share verses to encourage others or save them for personal reflection. This app offers a focused experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Daily Bible verse notifications
  • King James Version verses
  • Share verses with others
  • Save favorite verses
  • iPhone and Apple Watch notifications
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Get Bible verses in notifications, automatically, throughout the day. A Bible verse can serve as an inspiration to read the Bible more, help you to become more confident, or motivation to resist temptation. No ads. No In-App purchases. Just the Word. - Get verses from the King James Version to help bring you balance and conviction - Share verses to spread encouragement, motivation, or self-awareness - Save verses to your Favorites collection to reflect, memorize, or dive deeper into the Word - Rich notifications on iPhone and Apple Watch

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
GodTalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jesus Calling Devotional and GodTalk both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of GodTalk's written reviews are positive against 42% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. GodTalk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 50) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GodTalk 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 4.8 for GodTalk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 80% of GodTalk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus GodTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalGodTalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings) — better4.8 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better50
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Shirmond Conway

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews449 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.9%

GodTalk

All ratings48 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

GodTalk

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

GodTalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GodTalk free?
GodTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or GodTalk?
Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while GodTalk averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or GodTalk have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor GodTalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or GodTalk?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and GodTalk every 2 months. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on November 15, 2026 and GodTalk on November 6, 2026.

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