# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Scripture Clock

Jesus Calling Devotional and Scripture Clock both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Scripture Clock's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. Scripture Clock 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 33) and chart position (#53 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. Scripture Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jesus Calling Devotional against 4.8 for Scripture Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 33, 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 80% of Scripture Clock's.

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Scripture Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Scripture Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-clock-kjv-bible/id6737172659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **80.0% 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 | **#53** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Book, #178 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


### Scripture Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-clock-kjv-bible/id6737172659)

This app displays Bible verses synchronized with the current time, offering daily inspiration and a spiritual connection. It features a clean design, customizable widgets, and a journey through scriptures every minute.

**Highlights:** Bible-powered timekeeping, Verse of the minute, Faith-focused inspiration, Simple, clean design, Customizable widgets, 12/24 hour options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Scripture Clock free?

Scripture Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Scripture Clock?

Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Scripture Clock averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Scripture Clock have ads?

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Scripture Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Scripture Clock?

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Scripture Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 17, 2026 and Scripture Clock on September 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.*