Jesus Calling Devotional vs Daily Hope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily devotional content
- Scripture readings
- Audio features
- Personal reflections
- Guidance and encouragement
- Meditation based on God's Word
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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/
Daily Hope
Access Bible teaching with a fresh, modern design and intuitive layout. Quickly find encouragement in English or Spanish, wherever you are. This redesigned app makes accessing spiritual guidance easier than ever.
- Pastor Rick's Bible teaching
- Redesigned interface
- Intuitive layout
- Available in English
- Available in Spanish
- Quick encouragement
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The Daily Hope app has been completely redesigned to make it easier than ever to access Pastor Rick’s Bible teaching. With a fresh, modern look and a simple, intuitive layout you can quickly find encouragement wherever you are. Now available in both English and Spanish. If you already have the Daily Hope app, update it to enjoy the new features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jesus Calling Devotional at 57K against Daily Hope's 345. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on chart position (#43 vs unranked). Daily Hope's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 41%). 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
Both are free to download. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Daily Hope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jesus Calling Devotional against 4.8 for Daily Hope. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 345, 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 49% of Daily Hope's.
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Daily Hope monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jesus Calling Devotional | Daily Hope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (57K ratings) — better | 4.8 (345 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 49.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 345 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | Daily Hope Ministries |
Customer experience
Jesus Calling Devotional
Daily Hope
User reviews
Jesus Calling Devotional
From 57K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Daily Hope
From 345 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📖 Inspiring and meaningful biblical teachings
- ⏰ Convenient 20-30 minute daily devotionals
- 👨🏫 Relatable storytelling and practical life application
- ❤️ Emotionally uplifting and encouraging content
- 🎯 Clear explanations of scripture and God's word
Room to improve
- 🚫 Cannot skip missed days or choose specific devotions
- 🌙 Dark mode display issues and readability problems
- 🔊 App requires screen to remain on to play audio
- 🔄 Background playback functionality removed in recent update
- 💳 Difficult and cumbersome purchase process
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
Daily Hope
Reported bugs
13 issues- App stops updating after weeks of use
- XML Parser error messages preventing app access
- App crashes when opening workbook button
- Audio playback stops when screen is turned off
- Audio playback stops when using other apps
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- App fails to load current day's devotion
- 404 file not found errors for audio streaming
- App becomes inaccessible after extended use
- Inconsistent devotion dates between app and other platforms
- Intro video plays every time app launches
- Font size too small and unreadable on iPhone
- App only displays in portrait mode on iPad
- Email notification system not working properly
Requested features
11 requests- Bookmark or heart feature to save favorite devotions
- Dark mode support for eye comfort
- Background audio playback capability
- Message outline availability within the app
- Ability to track listened/read devotions
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- Larger and darker font options
- Push notification reminders for daily devotions
- Social sharing and accountability features for small groups
- Gift purchase options
- Easier card management and payment options
- Disable or skip intro video option
In-app purchases
Jesus Calling Devotional
- 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
- 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
Daily Hope
- What on Earth am I Here for?$13.99
- Life Management$13.99
- Life's Healing Choices$13.99
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- Raising Your Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure$13.99
- S.H.A.P.E.$13.99
- 40 Days in the Word$13.99
Questions
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