Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Swedenborg Reader

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

Swedenborg Reader

Access and search the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg and the Holy Bible. Offers multiple translations and interfaces in 25 languages for in-depth study.

Highlights
  • Read theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg
  • Search Holy Bible texts
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • 25 language interfaces
  • Cross-reference texts
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The Swedenborg Reader is an app for reading and searching the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg and the Holy Bible. It provides user interfaces in 25 languages and offers multiple translations of both Swedenborg’s works and the Bible for each supported language.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Swedenborg Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swedenborg Reader at none against Jesus Calling Devotional's 15. Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 9) and chart position (#39 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Swedenborg Reader 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 5.0 for Swedenborg Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 56K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Swedenborg Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalSwedenborg Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (56K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings56K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.SkyMark Corporation

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

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

Swedenborg Reader

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Swedenborg Reader

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

Swedenborg Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swedenborg Reader free?
Swedenborg Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Swedenborg Reader?
Swedenborg Reader is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Swedenborg Reader averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Swedenborg Reader have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Swedenborg Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Swedenborg Reader?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Swedenborg Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 2, 2026 and Swedenborg Reader on June 4, 2026.

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