# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Basics with Beth

Jesus Calling Devotional and Basics with Beth both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Basics with Beth's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. Basics with Beth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 2) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). 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. Basics with Beth 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 Basics with Beth. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basics with Beth's.

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Basics with Beth fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Basics with Beth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/basics-with-beth/id6474884263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [KALAMAZOO VALLEY FAMILY CHURCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475063044) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Book, #164 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


### Basics with Beth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basics-with-beth/id6474884263)

Access all your writing courses, ebooks, podcasts, and blogs in one convenient app. Get timely updates and easily save your favorite content for quick retrieval. Enjoy seamless access to all resources without needing to remember passwords.

**Highlights:** Unified access to videos, courses, ebooks, podcasts, and blogs, Push notifications for news and updates, Password-free resource access, Save favorite content, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Basics with Beth free?

Basics with Beth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Basics with Beth?

Basics with Beth is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Basics with Beth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Basics with Beth have ads?

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Basics with Beth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Basics with Beth?

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Basics with Beth fortnightly. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 15, 2026 and Basics with Beth on September 23, 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.*