Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs BibleX

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

BibleX

Engage with scripture through daily verse transcription and historical commentary. Offers guided challenges, reading progress tracking, and personalized reminders across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Daily verse transcription
  • 2,000 years of commentary
  • 8 Bible translations
  • Customizable reading challenges
  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
Features
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BibleX helps you find balance between everyday life and faith — one verse a day. Across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, stay close to the Word wherever you are. Trace each letter by hand, then sit with its meaning through 2,000 years of commentary. ■ 8 Bible Translations - Korean Revised (개역한글) - American Standard Version (ASV) - Bible in Basic English (BBE) - Darby English Bible - King James Version (KJV) - Webster's Bible - World English Bible (WEB) - Young's Literal Translation (YLT) ■ Walk with the Church Fathers Every verse you transcribe comes with commentary from the great voices of Christian history. Sit with the Word alongside two millennia of reflection. ■ A Writing Space Built for Focus - Trace the Word one letter at a time - Gentle typo detection and auto-spacing - See your progress by verse and chapter ■ Challenges That Fit Your Life Begin with one of 52 preset challenges — from "First Steps in Faith" to seasonal meditations — or design your own with custom scope, duration, and daily goal. ■ A Map of Your Bible Journey 39 books of the Old Testament, 27 of the New — watch your reading map fill in, book by book. ■ Pick Up Where You Left Off Your next verse waits on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Tap to keep writing the moment you wake your phone. ■ Transcribe on Your Wrist Turn the Digital Crown to inscribe the Word word by word, in a transcription mode made just for Apple Watch. ■ Build a Daily Rhythm Choose morning, midday, or evening reminders. Track your streaks and monthly patterns on the calendar. We read every review. Share your thoughts and feature requests in the comments — your feedback shapes the next update.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
BibleX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jesus Calling Devotional at Free against BibleX's $1.99. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). BibleX's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). On update cadence, 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

Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download; BibleX costs $1.99 up front. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BibleX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, BibleX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus BibleX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalBibleX
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (57K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.YOUNG HOON JUNG

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative47.9%

BibleX

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

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

BibleX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Jesus Calling Devotional

Subscriptions4
  • Jesus Calling Standard$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Living Hope$3.99
  • Jesus Calling for Kids$9.99
  • Dear Jesus$9.99
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  • Jesus Always$9.99
  • Jesus Today$9.99
  • Jesus Listens$9.99
  • Jesus Listens Audio (male)$14.99
  • Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook$20.99
  • Jesus Calling Original Audiobook$21.99
None

BibleX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BibleX free?
BibleX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or BibleX have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor BibleX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or BibleX?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and BibleX monthly. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 22, 2026 and BibleX on October 19, 2026.

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