# Reflections for Daily Prayer vs Eastern Orthodox Study Bible

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reflections for Daily Prayer at 59% against Eastern Orthodox Study Bible's 15%. Eastern Orthodox Study Bible's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reflections for Daily Prayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Eastern Orthodox Study Bible sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eastern Orthodox Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eastern Orthodox Study Bible has 236 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Reflections for Daily Prayer's written reviews are positive against 15% of Eastern Orthodox Study Bible's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reflections for Daily Prayer ships an update every 8 months, Eastern Orthodox Study Bible every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reflections for Daily Prayer | Eastern Orthodox Study Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflections-for-daily-prayer/id458039066/reviews) | **[4.8 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastern-orthodox-study-bible/id6680197953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **236** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/938087500) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## What reviewers say

### Reflections for Daily Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflections-for-daily-prayer/id458039066)

This app provides daily Bible study and reflection based on the Common Worship lectionary, designed for the Church of England. It offers daily reflections, lectionary details, and prayers, with options to browse by date, author, or Bible reading. Access to past reflections and bookmarking are also available.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible reflections, Common Worship lectionary integration, Morning Prayer details, Collect (prayer) for each day, Browse by date, author, Bible reading, Bookmark favorite entries, Access previous weeks' reflections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reflections Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Reflections Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Reflections Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful reflections and content
- 👍 Useful for daily devotions
- 👍 Good quality content
- 👍 App works well (sometimes)
- 👍 Encourages reflection and Bible study

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blank pages appear
- 🐛 Subscription issues (expired, not recognized)
- 🐛 Content not loading (readings, prayers)
- 🐛 Links to Bible readings broken

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Blank pages displayed
- Subscription not recognized
- Daily readings not accessible
- Links to Bible readings broken

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Different font options
- Glossary section for Christian terms
- Hyperlinked terms within the app
- Ability to share content on Facebook


### Eastern Orthodox Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastern-orthodox-study-bible/id6680197953)

This app offers daily scripture devotionals and a comprehensive Bible study experience. It provides access to over 50 translations, personalized prayer tools, and customizable reading plans. Users can highlight verses, add notes, and sync data across devices for a deeper spiritual connection.

**Highlights:** Over 50 Bible translations, Daily scripture devotionals, Personalized prayer tracking, Bible quote generator, Customizable reading plans, Offline reading capabilities, Verse highlighting and notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Bible Plus Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Orthodox Bible Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Orthodox Bible Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Orthodox Bible Plus | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reflections for Daily Prayer free?

Reflections for Daily Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eastern Orthodox Study Bible free?

Eastern Orthodox Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reflections for Daily Prayer or Eastern Orthodox Study Bible?

Eastern Orthodox Study Bible is rated higher. Reflections for Daily Prayer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Eastern Orthodox Study Bible averages 4.8 from 236 ratings.

### Do Reflections for Daily Prayer or Eastern Orthodox Study Bible have ads?

Neither Reflections for Daily Prayer nor Eastern Orthodox Study Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reflections for Daily Prayer or Eastern Orthodox Study Bible?

Reflections for Daily Prayer ships an update every 8 months, and Eastern Orthodox Study Bible every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reflections for Daily Prayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eastern Orthodox Study Bible on October 22, 2026.

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