Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Scroll The 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

Scroll The Bible

Experience Scripture with a clean, distraction-free interface designed for modern believers. Offers AI-powered study tools for deeper understanding, including explanations and cross-references. Available with various subscription plans for premium features.

Highlights
  • Infinite scrolling through scripture
  • Red Letter Edition for Jesus' words
  • Bookmark and save favorite verses
  • Add personal notes to verses
  • Powerful search functionality
  • AI-powered study explanations
  • Multiple Bible translations
Features
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What if your phone could pull you closer to God instead of further away? Scroll The Bible turns the same scrolling habit that drains your day into the one that fills it. Verse by verse. Just like your favorite social app. But this feed is the Word of God. No clutter. No noise. No comparison traps. Just Scripture, beautifully designed, one verse at a time. SCROLL THE BIBLE LIKE SOCIAL MEDIA The main feed is a smooth, full-screen, vertical scroll through every book and chapter of the Bible. Swipe up. Swipe up again. Read the Word the way your brain is already wired to consume content. Comment on verses. Share them with friends. Tap any verse to instantly unlock four powerful study tools: Deep Study breaks down the meaning, context, and life application of the verse. Original Language reveals the Greek, Hebrew, or Aramaic word behind the English translation. Explain It Easier rewrites the verse in plain, modern language anyone can understand. Related Verses shows you connected passages across all of Scripture. THE DISCOVER PAGE When you do not know where to start, start here. The Discover page is a feed of random Bible verses, each one already loaded with a full deep study. Just keep scrolling. Every verse on the Discover page includes: Historical Context. Understand the world the verse was written into. Original Language. See the Greek, Hebrew, or Aramaic words and what they really meant. Life In Biblical Times. Step into the culture, customs, and daily life of the people who first heard these words. Did You Know. Surprising facts and hidden details most people never learn about Scripture. Theological Significance. Why this verse matters in the bigger story of God. Cross References. Other passages that connect to the same theme, story, or truth. Apply It. Practical, real-life ways to live the verse out today. Explore In Scripture. Related verses to take you deeper into what God is saying. VERSE SEARCH Search any single word or any single verse in the entire Bible. The results page lets you choose your study depth: Basic Study gives you a clear, simple breakdown perfect for quick understanding. Advanced Study unlocks the full theological, historical, and original language deep dive. Switch between Basic and Advanced anytime with a single tap. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ALREADY USE YOUR PHONE This is the Bible app for the generation that grew up scrolling. Every feature is designed to make Scripture as easy to engage with as the apps you already open without thinking. Replace doom scrolling with Scripture scrolling. Replace mindless feeds with the mind of Christ. Replace the algorithm with the Word. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING Rated 4.9 stars by readers who say things like: "I constantly feel awful because I spend my mornings and nights doomscrolling. Now I am scrolling the Bible. Ten out of ten." "Scrolling through the Bible is such a novel idea and the app is so smooth and clean." "An amazing app. Thanks to the creators for sharing the Word of God." PERFECT FOR Anyone trying to break a social media habit. Daily Bible reading and quiet time. Bible study groups and small groups. New believers exploring Scripture for the first time. Long time Christians who want to go deeper. Anyone who has ever opened the Bible and not known where to start. Scroll The Bible was built by someone who believes the Word of God deserves the same design quality, the same smooth experience, and the same pull on your attention as the apps you already cannot put down. Download Scroll The Bible and turn your scroll into Scripture. Terms of Use: https://thejcbsnbrand.com/apps/scroll-the-bible/terms Privacy Policy: https://thejcbsnbrand.com/apps/scroll-the-bible/privacy

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Scroll The Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jesus Calling Devotional at none against Scroll The Bible's shown. Jesus Calling Devotional also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (56K vs 15K). Scroll The Bible's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 41%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scroll The Bible sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jesus Calling Devotional against 4.8 for Scroll The Bible. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 64% of Scroll The Bible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Scroll The Bible weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Scroll The Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalScroll The Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (56K ratings) — better4.8 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56K — better15K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Gabriel Jacobson

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,309 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative47.9%

Scroll The Bible

All ratings14,730 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative26.6%

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

Scroll The Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Jesus Calling Devotional

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time9
  • 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
8 purchases

Scroll The Bible

Subscriptions8
  • Scroll The Bible - Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Scroll The Bible - Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium$5.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Scroll The Bible3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll The Bible free?
Scroll The Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Scroll The Bible?
Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Scroll The Bible averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Scroll The Bible have ads?
Scroll The Bible shows ads; Jesus Calling Devotional does not.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Scroll The Bible?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Scroll The Bible weekly. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scroll The Bible on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jesus Calling Devotional or Scroll The Bible?
Jesus Calling Devotional currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Scroll The Bible at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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