# The Upper Room vs Proverbs 31 Devotionals

The clearest difference is rating: The Upper Room at 4.7 against Proverbs 31 Devotionals's 3.6. The Upper Room also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). Proverbs 31 Devotionals's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Upper Room sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Proverbs 31 Devotionals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Upper Room holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 930 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of The Upper Room's written reviews are positive against 28% of Proverbs 31 Devotionals's.

The Upper Room ships an update every 2 months, Proverbs 31 Devotionals every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Upper Room | Proverbs 31 Devotionals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325/reviews)** | [3.6 (930 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proverbs-31-devotionals/id1070109170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 930 |
| Positive reviews | **39.3% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upper Room Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/476180518) | [Christian App Empire LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/787763898) |

## What reviewers say

### The Upper Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upper-room/id513950325)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app provides daily Christian devotions and scripture readings to foster prayer and reflection. It offers two distinct devotional experiences, allowing users to connect with a global community of believers through shared meditations and lectionary-based studies.

**Highlights:** Daily meditations and prayers, Scripture readings, Audio recordings of devotions, Lectionary-based readings, Global community connection, Author insights and bonus content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Upper Room - July/August 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room - July/August 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room - September/October 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room: 20151130111351 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room: 20151130111352 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room: 20151130111353 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room: 20151130111355 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room: 20151130111356 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room - March/April 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Upper Room: 20151130111354 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Daily inspiration and encouragement
- 👍 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Joy of shared scripture and wisdom
- 👍 Inspiring real-life stories
- 👍 Great content for faith

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues after updates
- 🐛 Subscription problems
- 🐛 Unreliable access
- 🐛 Difficult to use interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Login issues after updates
- Subscription not recognized
- App does not open
- Incorrect date display

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Schedule notification for daily devotion
- Ability to like or agree with comments
- Select preferred Bible translation
- Ability to read in landscape view


### Proverbs 31 Devotionals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proverbs-31-devotionals/id1070109170)

This app offers daily Christian devotions inspired by Proverbs 31, designed for women seeking to deepen their faith. Each day includes a scripture verse followed by a thoughtful reflection, encouraging wisdom, strength, and grace.

**Highlights:** 365 Daily Devotionals (NIV), 365 Verse Commentary entries (Matthew Henry), Daily Scripture with reflection, Community comment section, Share verses via text/social media, Connect with Proverbs 31 community

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proverbs 31 Devotionals Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Inspiring, uplifting, and encouraging devotional content
- 💡 Helpful for starting the day with scripture
- 🙌 Relatable and personally relevant devotionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent error messages and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and access content
- 📢 Distracting advertisements and banners

**Reported bugs**

- App getting stuck on opening page
- Inability to view any content beyond the home screen
- Repeated server errors and host issues

**Requested features**

- Option to change Bible version
- Ability to save/access past devotionals
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Upper Room free?

The Upper Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Proverbs 31 Devotionals free?

Proverbs 31 Devotionals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Upper Room or Proverbs 31 Devotionals?

The Upper Room is rated higher. The Upper Room averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Proverbs 31 Devotionals averages 3.6 from 930 ratings.

### Do The Upper Room or Proverbs 31 Devotionals have ads?

Neither The Upper Room nor Proverbs 31 Devotionals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Upper Room or Proverbs 31 Devotionals?

The Upper Room ships an update every 2 months, and Proverbs 31 Devotionals every 22 months. Most recently, The Upper Room was updated on November 1, 2026 and Proverbs 31 Devotionals on November 3, 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.*