# Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer vs First15

The clearest difference is rating: First15 at 4.7 against Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer's 3.4. First15 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. First15 asks for nothing beyond the download.

First15 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First15 has 461 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer's written reviews are positive against 79% of First15's.

Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer ships an update every 4 weeks, First15 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer | First15 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-bible-devotion-and-prayer/id480497450/reviews) | **[4.7 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first15/id1168163647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **461** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salem Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/349087409) | [Denison Ministries (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606974503) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-bible-devotion-and-prayer/id480497450)

This app provides daily Bible verses and uplifting devotions to strengthen faith and encourage spiritual growth. It offers reflections, life applications, and scripture study tools to help users connect with God's Word every day.

**Highlights:** Daily morning and evening Bible devotionals, Uplifting Bible verses and reflections, Practical life applications of scripture, Bible trivia and humor, Light and dark mode reading, Save favorite devotions, Customizable Bible versions

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Devotions Unlimited / 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Devotions Unlimited / 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Devotions Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Devotions Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Powerful devotional content
- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🕰 Twice-daily devotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads disrupting experience
- 🔁 Recycled devotional content
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Incorrect biblical references

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or crashing
- Notifications not working
- Devotional content not loading

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark devotions
- Option to remove ads through subscription
- Improved social features to interact with others
- More personalization options


### First15

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first15/id1168163647)

This daily devotional app offers a 15-minute spiritual practice to help users connect with God. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of God's love and presence, influencing daily emotions, thoughts, and actions.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional content, Spiritual connection with God, Focus on God's love and presence, Personal growth and empowerment, Foundation for daily thoughts and actions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Meaningful daily devotional
- 🙏 Helps grow relationship with God
- 🎶 Worship music integration
- ⏱️ Consistent daily experience
- 📚 Thought-provoking content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio issues (volume, playback problems)
- 🔀 Abrupt transitions between sections
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find content
- 🔄 Repetitive/redundant content
- 🔊 Dislike of narrator's voice/tone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/won't open
- Bookmark/save functionality issues
- Compatibility problems (e.g., iPad)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to share devotions
- Community features (comments, groups)
- Customizable text size
- Offline access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer free?

Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is First15 free?

First15 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer or First15?

First15 is rated higher. Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while First15 averages 4.7 from 461 ratings.

### Do Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer or First15 have ads?

Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer shows ads; First15 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer or First15?

Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer ships an update every 4 weeks, and First15 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and First15 on November 2, 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.*