Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Reads Me

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Reads Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Reads Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalReads Me
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Brian Risk

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative47.9%

Reads Me

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

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
5 purchases

Reads Me

Subscriptions1
  • Reads.me Plus$4.991 Month
One-time4
  • 100 Image Pack$4.99
  • 250 Image Pack$9.99
  • 500 Image Pack$17.99
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  • 1000 Image Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reads Me free?
Reads Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Reads Me?
Reads Me is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Reads Me averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Reads Me have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Reads Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Reads Me?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Reads Me daily. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reads Me on September 12, 2026.

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