# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Recap Bible

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Recap Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recap-bible/id6739825904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #176 |
| Size | 87 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [AAB Creative Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787238106) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Book, #188 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jesus Calling Standard | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| 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 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


### Recap Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recap-bible/id6739825904)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Spritual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*