# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Scroll The Bible

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Scroll The Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews)** | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-the-bible/id6756558351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#2** |
| Size | 71 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Book, #157 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


### Scroll The Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-the-bible/id6756558351)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Book, #4 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scroll The Bible - Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Scroll The Bible - Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible | $29.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 #47 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*