# Jesus Calling Devotional vs The Tree That Ate Everything

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | The Tree That Ate Everything |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tree-that-ate-everything/id6444064254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 196 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) | [KAALO](https://appshunter.io/developer/889966938) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Book, #166 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


### The Tree That Ate Everything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tree-that-ate-everything/id6444064254)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*