# Jesus Calling Devotional vs Christian's Daily Challenge

Jesus Calling Devotional and Christian's Daily Challenge both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Christian's Daily Challenge's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. Christian's Daily Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (57K vs 6). 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 Christian's Daily Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Christian's Daily Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 100% of Christian's Daily Challenge's.

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Christian's Daily Challenge every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jesus Calling Devotional | Christian's Daily Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jesus-calling-devotional/id444553118/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christians-daily-challenge/id686985813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Ryan Hoshor](https://appshunter.io/developer/686985816) |

## What reviewers say

### Jesus Calling Devotional

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Book, #173 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


### Christian's Daily Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christians-daily-challenge/id686985813)

Receive daily spiritual refreshment with short, impactful devotional readings. Explore timeless truths from featured Christian authors to inspire reflection and deeper biblical study throughout your day.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional readings, Short, impactful content, Featured classic authors, Inspires reflection, Supports biblical study

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Daily Challenge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to the Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?

Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Christian's Daily Challenge free?

Christian's Daily Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Christian's Daily Challenge?

Christian's Daily Challenge is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Christian's Daily Challenge averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Christian's Daily Challenge have ads?

Neither Jesus Calling Devotional nor Christian's Daily Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Christian's Daily Challenge?

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Christian's Daily Challenge every 10 months. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 30, 2026 and Christian's Daily Challenge on October 23, 2026.

---

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