# Jesus Calling Devotional vs TaqReader

The clearest difference is rating: Jesus Calling Devotional at 4.9 against TaqReader's 4.4. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 1K). TaqReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (59% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, 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. TaqReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jesus Calling Devotional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. 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 complicate that: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 59% of TaqReader'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, TaqReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | TaqReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taqreader/id1499478323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #86 |
| Size | 87 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Madan Ali Abu Hayzah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463413369) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Book, #183 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


### TaqReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taqreader/id1499478323)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This application allows users to download and read EPUB files directly from web links. It offers a straightforward and efficient reading experience for digital books.

**Highlights:** EPUB reader, Download from links, Fast performance, Reliable functionality, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Enjoyable reading experience
- 💰 Affordable book prices
- 🗂️ Convenient book organization
- 🤖 Helpful in-app commands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🖥️ Suboptimal iPad/iOS experience
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode
- 📝 Limited annotation/highlighting tools

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Audiobook playback issues
- Inconsistent page/progress tracking
- Subscription/purchase problems

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve iPad/iOS compatibility and features
- Implement annotation and highlighting tools
- Add custom folder organization for books


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?

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

### Is TaqReader free?

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

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

Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while TaqReader averages 4.4 from 1K ratings.

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

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor TaqReader shows ads.

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

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and TaqReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 13, 2026 and TaqReader on October 11, 2026.

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

Jesus Calling Devotional currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and TaqReader at #86. 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.*