# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Reads Me

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 (#47 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 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 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Reads Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reads-me/id6769594057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Brian Risk](https://appshunter.io/developer/906728214) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Book, #185 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


### Reads Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reads-me/id6769594057)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reads.me Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 Image Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Image Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Image Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Image Pack | $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 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 25, 2026 and Reads Me on September 12, 2026.

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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.*