Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs YouDevotion

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

YouDevotion

This app provides daily spiritual readings and reflections from 17 classic devotional books. Enhance your spiritual journey with curated Bible verses, audio playback, and personalized notes. Share inspirational content easily with others.

Highlights
  • Daily classic devotional readings
  • Bible verse reflections
  • Audio playback
  • Favorites and notes
  • Content sharing
  • Customizable reading experience
Features
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Find timeless Christian wisdom for every season of faith. YouDevotion gathers a rich library of classic devotionals into one peaceful place. Begin with the reading that speaks to you today, explore trusted voices from across the Christian tradition, and build a rhythm of Scripture, prayer, and reflection that fits your life. ONE DEVOTIONAL LIBRARY - Explore 15 classic daily devotional collections - Read Morning and Evening, Daily Light on the Daily Path, Faith’s Checkbook, Streams in the Desert, Daily Strength for Daily Needs, and more - Move easily between devotional voices and themes - Reflect on a daily Bible verse and quotation - Begin and end the day with morning and evening prayer READ, LISTEN, AND RETURN - Listen to devotional readings with text-to-speech - Add gentle background music to quiet moments - Set morning and evening reminders around your routine - Save meaningful devotionals and prayers to Favorites - Use the calendar to revisit readings from any day of the year MAKE THE EXPERIENCE YOURS - Choose from available Bible translations, including BSB, NET, and WEB - Personalize fonts, text size, theme colors, and dark mode - Arrange the Today view around the content you value most - Turn meaningful verses and quotations into beautiful images to share Whether you want a familiar classic or a new devotional voice, YouDevotion makes it easy to create space for Scripture, prayer, and thoughtful encouragement every day. Open one peaceful library and discover the reading you need today. PRIVACY AND TERMS Privacy Policy: https://taptapstudio.com/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://taptapstudio.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
YouDevotion4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jesus Calling Devotional and YouDevotion both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of YouDevotion's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's. Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56K vs 523). On price, rating, update cadence 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 YouDevotion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.8 for YouDevotion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 56K ratings behind it against 523, 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 82% of YouDevotion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, YouDevotion every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus YouDevotion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalYouDevotion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (56K ratings) — better4.8 (523 ratings)
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56K — better523
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.VICTOR GOH

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,309 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative47.7%

YouDevotion

All ratings523 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.0%

User reviews

Jesus Calling Devotional

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

YouDevotion

From 523 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Beautiful and poetic writing
  • 📚 Excellent collection of classic devotionals
  • 🙏 Spiritually uplifting content
  • 📆 Convenient daily devotional experience
  • 🌟 High-quality and thoughtful devotionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
  • 💤 Robotic voice for audio playback
  • 📢 Intrusive and irrelevant ads
  • 🕰️ Calendar/timing issues with devotionals
  • 🔇 Audio playback issues

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

YouDevotion

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Devotional content not displaying correctly
  • Incorrect scripture references
  • Syncing/timing issues with daily content
  • Unreliable audio playback

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to select Bible translation
  • Option to copy/share devotional text
  • Improved navigation between devotionals
  • Personalization options (e.g., themes, fonts)
  • Enhanced audio playback controls

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
Show 1 more
  • 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

YouDevotion

Subscriptions1
  • Support & Go Ad-Free$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Permanently$12.99

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YouDevotion free?
YouDevotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or YouDevotion?
Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while YouDevotion averages 4.8 from 523 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or YouDevotion have ads?
YouDevotion shows ads; Jesus Calling Devotional does not.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or YouDevotion?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and YouDevotion every 4 weeks. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on October 1, 2026 and YouDevotion on October 1, 2026.

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