Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs NetGalley Shelf

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

NetGalley Shelf

Access and review digital books and audiobooks provided by publishers and authors. Discover new titles, download them for offline reading, or stream audiobooks directly within the app. This platform is designed for book advocates and industry professionals to provide valuable feedback.

Highlights
  • Access digital review copies
  • Listen to audiobooks
  • Download books for offline reading
  • Stream audiobooks
  • Discover new titles
  • Request and review books
Currently charting
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NetGalley Shelf is a reading and listening app for NetGalley members. NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley community to discover, request, read, and review. NetGalley does not sell any content, including books or audiobooks. Each book on NetGalley is provided to specific members by the publisher directly, at no cost to the NetGalley member. Books on the NetGalley site are used for review and promotional purposes only. Users of the NetGalley Shelf app will need to register as NetGalley members on NetGalley.com or NetGalley.co.uk, then all your approved NetGalley books and audiobooks will automatically appear in this app. No need to press Download on the NetGalley website! Reading is easy and convenient using the NetGalley Shelf app. Download approved books for access on the go, or start listening right away with streaming for audiobooks.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
NetGalley Shelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jesus Calling Devotional at 4.9 against NetGalley Shelf's 2.1. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 82) and review sentiment (41% vs 20%). NetGalley Shelf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NetGalley Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jesus Calling Devotional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 56K ratings behind it against 82, 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 20% of NetGalley Shelf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, NetGalley Shelf every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus NetGalley Shelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalNetGalley Shelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (56K ratings) — better2.1 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56K — better82
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#60 — better#183
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.NetGalley, LLC

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,309 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative47.7%

NetGalley Shelf

All ratings82 ratings
Positive15.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative67.1%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral17.3%
Negative62.7%

User reviews

Jesus Calling Devotional

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

NetGalley Shelf

From 82 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine for some users
  • 👍 Keeps user logged in
  • 👍 Audiobooks work well
  • 🚀 Able to read ebooks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Narration speed issues
  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🔒 Login issues
  • 🐛 Bookmarks and positions don't sync
  • 🐛 No built-in dictionary

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

NetGalley Shelf

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • Downloading issues with audiobooks
  • Books disappearing from shelf
  • Inability to remove expired books
  • Inconsistent behavior when opening books

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to write reviews within the app
  • Improve audiobook playback controls
  • Add font size adjustment
  • Implement dark mode
  • Sync reading progress across devices
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  • Add highlighting and note-taking features
  • Improve organization and sorting of books

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

NetGalley Shelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetGalley Shelf free?
NetGalley Shelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or NetGalley Shelf?
Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while NetGalley Shelf averages 2.1 from 82 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or NetGalley Shelf have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor NetGalley Shelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or NetGalley Shelf?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and NetGalley Shelf every 6 months. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on September 27, 2026 and NetGalley Shelf on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jesus Calling Devotional or NetGalley Shelf?
Jesus Calling Devotional currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and NetGalley Shelf at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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