# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Daily Hope

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Daily Hope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [4.8 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-hope/id659272511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 345 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Daily Hope Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/659272514) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Book, #197 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


### Daily Hope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-hope/id659272511)

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.

**Highlights:** Pastor Rick's Bible teaching, Redesigned interface, Intuitive layout, Available in English, Available in Spanish, Quick encouragement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What on Earth am I Here for? | $13.99 | one-time |
| Life Management | $13.99 | one-time |
| Life's Healing Choices | $13.99 | one-time |
| Raising Your Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure | $13.99 | one-time |
| S.H.A.P.E. | $13.99 | one-time |
| 40 Days in the Word | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?

Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daily Hope free?

Daily Hope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Daily Hope?

Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Daily Hope averages 4.8 from 345 ratings.

### Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Daily Hope have ads?

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Daily Hope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Daily Hope?

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Daily Hope monthly. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on November 1, 2026 and Daily Hope on October 29, 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.*