Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs One Year Bible Plan + Audio

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

One Year Bible Plan + Audio

This app guides users through the entire Bible in one year with a structured daily reading plan. It offers reflections, customizable settings, progress tracking, and reminders to foster a consistent spiritual practice.

Highlights
  • Daily reading plan
  • Thoughtful reflections
  • Customizable experience
  • Progress tracking
  • Easy navigation
  • Daily reminders
  • Highlight and bookmark
Features
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Read AND listen to the Bible every day. One Year Bible Plan guides you through all 66 books in 12 months with a simple daily plan — plus full audio narration so you can listen on your commute, at the gym, or before bed. Join thousands of readers building a lasting daily habit in God's Word. WHY READERS LOVE IT - Audio Bible: Listen to any chapter with background playback — keep listening with your screen off. - Read offline: Download your Bible once and read anywhere, no signal needed. - 7 English translations: ESV, KJV, ASV, NASB, World English Bible, and more — pick the one you love. - 6 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. - Daily reminders: Set a time and never miss a reading. - Track your progress: Watch your one-year journey unfold and stay motivated. - Highlight & bookmark: Save meaningful verses and revisit them anytime. - Clean, distraction-free design: Adjustable font size and effortless navigation between books, chapters, and verses. BUILD A HABIT THAT LASTS The hardest part of reading the Bible is showing up every day. Our structured one-year plan removes the guesswork — open the app, read (or listen to) today's passage, and keep your streak going. FOR EVERYONE Whether you're opening the Bible for the first time or you've read it for years, One Year Bible Plan meets you where you are with a simple, welcoming experience. Download One Year Bible Plan today and start your journey through God's Word — one day at a time.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
One Year Bible Plan + Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jesus Calling Devotional and One Year Bible Plan + Audio both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of One Year Bible Plan + Audio's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. One Year Bible Plan + Audio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 3.2K) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and One Year Bible Plan + Audio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jesus Calling Devotional against 4.9 for One Year Bible Plan + Audio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 71% of One Year Bible Plan + Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, One Year Bible Plan + Audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus One Year Bible Plan + Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalOne Year Bible Plan + Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings)4.9 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB56 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Saulo Marchi

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative48.2%

One Year Bible Plan + Audio

All ratings3,041 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Jesus Calling Devotional

From 57K 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

One Year Bible Plan + Audio

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🙌 Helpful Bible reading plans
  • 🎨 Customizable settings
  • 🔊 Audio playback option
  • 💯 Excellent overall app

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Lack of timer/sleep function
  • 🔇 Frequent pausing during audio playback
  • 🤖 Overly dramatized audio narration

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

One Year Bible Plan + Audio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add daily Psalms and Proverbs reading
  • Implement note-taking and highlighting features
  • Allow skipping between chapters during audio playback
  • Provide daily reading reminders

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
3 purchases

One Year Bible Plan + Audio

One-time3
  • One Year Bible Donation 1$4.99
  • One Year Bible Plan 2$9.99
  • One Year Bible Plan 3$19.99

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Year Bible Plan + Audio free?
One Year Bible Plan + Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or One Year Bible Plan + Audio?
One Year Bible Plan + Audio is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while One Year Bible Plan + Audio averages 4.9 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or One Year Bible Plan + Audio have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor One Year Bible Plan + Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or One Year Bible Plan + Audio?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and One Year Bible Plan + Audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 31, 2026 and One Year Bible Plan + Audio on October 30, 2026.

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