Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs The Tree That Ate Everything

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

The Tree That Ate Everything

This app uses augmented reality to bring a children's book to life. Characters move, talk, and interact with 3D environments, enhanced by music and voiceovers for an immersive storytelling experience. Designed for all ages, it makes reading magical and engaging.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality book experience
  • Animated characters and 3D environments
  • Music and voiceover narration
  • Interactive storytelling
  • Easy to use for all ages
  • Offline access to content
Features
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"The Tree That Ate Everything" by Bob Feiner and illustrated by Gina Hagen is the story of Jake and Austin, who are twins. Jake has Down syndrome, while Austin is typical. On their birthday, they play with their toys, but a magical tree wants to join them. It also happens to be the tree's birthday. Using augmented reality, the reading experience is redefined by bringing the printed material to life. This enhancement of the learning process is applicable for content designed for both kids and adults. BRING STATIC PRINTED PAGES TO LIFE - Printed pages present a magical experience with augmented media content. Characters from the book move, talk and do things just like the story in the book. Scenarios and environments illustrated in the book are presented in 3D and can be viewed in many different angles. ENJOY THE DRAMA OF THE BOOK WITH MUSIC AND VOICEOVERS -Storytelling is enhanced by voiceovers and music. The app narrates the story alongside the animations and 3D illustrations to truly portray emotions, feelings and drama intended by the author. EASY TO ACCESS ANYTIME & ANYWHERE - Makes it very easy for users to download the app and instantly get started with the experience. It is designed for all age groups. EASY TO USE WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED - The user points at the phone at the book and the app does the rest. The animations and sounds auto start as long as the page is open. Turning the page triggers the following page content. So essentially it is no different from reading the book page by page.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
The Tree That Ate Everything4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Tree That Ate Everything at none against Jesus Calling Devotional's 15. The Tree That Ate Everything also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, 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. The Tree That Ate Everything 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 The Tree That Ate Everything. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, The Tree That Ate Everything every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus The Tree That Ate Everything: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalThe Tree That Ate Everything
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.KAALO

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

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

The Tree That Ate Everything

All ratings2 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

The Tree That Ate Everything

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

The Tree That Ate Everything

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Tree That Ate Everything free?
The Tree That Ate Everything is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or The Tree That Ate Everything?
The Tree That Ate Everything is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while The Tree That Ate Everything averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or The Tree That Ate Everything have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor The Tree That Ate Everything shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or The Tree That Ate Everything?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and The Tree That Ate Everything every 4 months. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Tree That Ate Everything on October 3, 2026.

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