Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Penbroke

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

Penbroke

Features
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Penbroke is a reading app for stories, books, and devotionals designed to be read slowly, thoughtfully, and on your own terms. Discover original titles, read free samples, and unlock full books with one-time purchases. Your library keeps your reading experience organized while giving you tools to engage more deeply with the words on the page. With Penbroke, you can: • Read in swipe or vertical scroll mode • Adjust font, text size, spacing, margins and reading themes • Highlight and underline passages • Pin important moments • Add private notes and journal entries • Bookmark your exact reading position • Search within books • Look up words and references while reading • Share meaningful passages as text or customized images • Save books for later • Keep selected chapters available for offline reading • Track reading progress across your library • Join book-centered community conversations or post anonymously Some Penbroke titles are free. Paid books include a free sample before purchase. Eligible books can be unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase that includes currently released chapters and future chapters added to that title. Penbroke is built for readers who want more than somewhere to turn pages. It is a space to notice, reflect, question, remember, and return.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Penbroke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Penbroke at every 5 days against Jesus Calling Devotional's every 2 months. Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Penbroke sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Penbroke every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Penbroke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalPenbroke
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.The Curving Point Ltd. Co.

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

Penbroke

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
2 purchases

Penbroke

One-time2
  • The Quiet Between Amens$9.99
  • 2B$14.99

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penbroke free?
Penbroke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Penbroke have ads?
Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Penbroke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Penbroke?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Penbroke every 5 days. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 20, 2026 and Penbroke on October 16, 2026.

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