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.
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.
- Daily devotional content
- Scripture readings
- Audio features
- Personal reflections
- Guidance and encouragement
- Meditation based on God's Word
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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/
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.
- Daily tips and blogs
- Video resources
- Digital resources
- Free introductory class
- Links to social media
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Jesus Calling Devotional | Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (57K ratings) — better | 4.4 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | HEART TO HEART COUNSELING CENTER, INC. |
Customer experience
Jesus Calling Devotional
Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan
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
Jesus Calling Devotional
- Jesus Calling Standard$2.991 Month
- Premium (Monthly)2 variants$4.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
- Dear Jesus$9.99
- Jesus Always$9.99
- Jesus Today$9.99
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- Jesus Listens$9.99
- Jesus Calling Extended Edition Audiobook$20.99
- Jesus Calling Original Audiobook$21.99
Dr. Doug Weiss Gameplan
No in-app purchases
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