Comparison

Jesus Calling Devotional vs Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan

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

Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan

This app supports individuals on their journey to recover from porn or sexual addiction. It provides daily tips, blogs, videos, and digital resources from a national expert. A free introductory class is available for those just starting their recovery.

Highlights
  • Daily tips and blogs
  • Video resources
  • Digital resources
  • Free introductory class
  • Links to social media
Features
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The recovery journey of porn or sexual addiction can be difficult. This app is designed to focus you while you take the steps on that journey. Dr. Doug Weiss, the national expert on porn and sexual addiction recovery and intimacy anorexia, gives you daily tips, blogs, videos, and digital resources. Just starting your journey? Take the Clean Class, a free five-session class for sexual recovery, right on your device! If you're going through the 12-Steps of your addiction, there are daily tips and blogs to keep you focused on recovery. In addition to the in-app resources, you are linked to Dr. Doug Weiss's social media, including YouTube, with the ability to view them in the app.

Screenshots

Jesus Calling Devotional4 screens
Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan at none against Jesus Calling Devotional's 10. Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 41%). Jesus Calling Devotional's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jesus Calling Devotional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jesus Calling Devotional has 57K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Jesus Calling Devotional's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Jesus Calling Devotional versus Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJesus Calling DevotionalDr. Doug Weiss Gameplan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57K ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.HEART TO HEART COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

Customer experience

Jesus Calling Devotional

All ratings56,725 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative48.2%

Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Jesus Calling Devotional

Subscriptions3
  • Jesus Calling Standard$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Dear Jesus$9.99
  • Jesus Always$9.99
  • Jesus Today$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Jesus Listens$9.99
  • Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook$20.99
  • Jesus Calling Original Audiobook$21.99
None

Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jesus Calling Devotional free?
Jesus Calling Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan free?
Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jesus Calling Devotional or Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan?
Jesus Calling Devotional is rated higher. Jesus Calling Devotional averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Jesus Calling Devotional or Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan have ads?
Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan shows ads; Jesus Calling Devotional does not.
Which is updated more often, Jesus Calling Devotional or Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan?
Jesus Calling Devotional ships an update every 2 months, and Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan every 16 months. Most recently, Jesus Calling Devotional was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan on November 1, 2026.

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