Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Recap Bible

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

Recap Bible

Access the Bible anytime, anywhere with offline reading and audio playback. Enhance your study with highlighting, note-taking, and personal reflections. Daily verses and keyword search make scripture exploration easy.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible reading
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Personal reflections
  • Daily verse of the day
  • Keyword search
  • Adjustable font size
Features
Currently charting
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Feeling peaceful anytime, anywhere with our Bible App! Bring the Bible to everyone's fingertips. Features : • Read book online & offline • Audio Bible to listen everywhere • Highlight & Take Note • Write your own thoughts and share ( or private ) • Read daily verse of the day • Search with keyword • Choose font size you want • Remember the bible verse you are reading You can choose a weekly subscription or yearly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bible-app-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bible-app-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Recap Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jesus Calling Devotional at none against Recap Bible's shown. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 1.4K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Recap Bible sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jesus Calling Devotional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 37% of Recap Bible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Recap Bible every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Recap Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalRecap Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings) — better4.6 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings57K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#36 — better#176
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.AAB Creative Studio

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

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

Recap Bible

All ratings1,389 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative51.7%

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

Recap Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Jesus Calling Devotional

Subscriptions3
  • Jesus Calling Standard$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Dear Jesus$9.99
  • Jesus Always$9.99
  • Jesus Today$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Jesus Listens$9.99
  • Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook$20.99
  • Jesus Calling Original Audiobook$21.99
4 purchases

Recap Bible

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$19.991 Year
  • Spritual Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recap Bible free?
Recap Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Recap Bible?
Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Recap Bible averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Recap Bible have ads?
Recap Bible shows ads; Jesus Calling Devotional does not.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Recap Bible?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Recap Bible every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on November 7, 2026 and Recap Bible on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jesus Calling Devotional or Recap Bible?
Jesus Calling Devotional currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Recap Bible at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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