Jesus Calling Devotional vs Reads Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily devotional content
- Scripture readings
- Audio features
- Personal reflections
- Guidance and encouragement
- Meditation based on God's Word
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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/
Reads Me
Easily transform your spoken stories into beautifully printed books. Capture personal histories, travel journals, or children's tales with speech recognition and organize them into shareable collections.
- Speech recognition for story creation
- Organize stories into chapters and collections
- Add images to stories
- Share stories privately or publicly
- Print digital stories into physical books
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Turn your story into a printed book! Use speech recognition to talk about your stories- because it's easier to tell stories than it is to write them. Reads.me makes it easy to create personal stories, family histories, travel journals, memoirs, children's books, and photo-rich collections that can be shared with the people who matter most. Create and organize stories -- Write chapters, add images, and build collections that grow over time. Whether you're documenting family history, recording life experiences, or writing a book, Reads.me helps you keep everything together. Share with family and friends -- Invite others to read your stories and explore your memories from anywhere. Share privately or make selected content available to a wider audience. Print your stories as books -- Turn your digital stories into professionally printed books that can be treasured and passed down through generations. Whether you're creating a family legacy, documenting adventures, or writing your life story, Reads.me helps you capture and preserve what matters most. Terms of use: https://reads.me/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://reads.me/privacy-statement/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reads Me at daily against Jesus Calling Devotional's every 2 months. Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 2) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Jesus Calling Devotional sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reads Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 5.0 for Reads Me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Reads Me daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jesus Calling Devotional | Reads Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (57K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | Brian Risk |
Customer experience
Jesus Calling Devotional
Reads Me
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
Reads Me
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jesus Calling Devotional
- 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
- 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
Reads Me
- Reads.me Plus$4.991 Month
- 100 Image Pack$4.99
- 250 Image Pack$9.99
- 500 Image Pack$17.99
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- 1000 Image Pack$29.99
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