# electronic Common Prayer vs Forward Day by Day

The clearest difference is rating: Forward Day by Day at 4.3 against electronic Common Prayer's 2.4. Forward Day by Day also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (46% vs 24%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. electronic Common Prayer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Forward Day by Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forward Day by Day holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of electronic Common Prayer's written reviews are positive against 46% of Forward Day by Day's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | electronic Common Prayer | Forward Day by Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612/reviews) | **[4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-day-by-day/id561455965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Church Publishing Incorporated (NY)](https://appshunter.io/developer/552932615) | [Forward Movement](https://appshunter.io/developer/561455968) |

## What reviewers say

### electronic Common Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612)

This app offers a digital version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer for the Episcopal Church, providing access to liturgies, daily offices, and lectionaries. It includes searchable indices for prayers and psalms, with features like bookmarking, sharing, and offline usability. It also offers pastoral care resources for those on the go.

**Highlights:** Interactive 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Daily Office and Lectionaries, Searchable Indices (Psalms, Collects, etc.), Offline Usability, Bookmarking and Sharing, Adjustable Font Size & Dark Mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| All My Words Have Holes... | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Prayer for All Seasons | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ordination Rites. . . | $12.99 | one-time |
| Enriching Our Worship 3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Enriching Our Worship 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Enriching Our Worship 2 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018 | $38.99 | one-time |
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2024 | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate (older versions)
- 👍 Useful for daily devotions
- 👍 Helpful for pastoral visits
- 👍 Content accessible offline (older versions)
- 👍 Good for following readings in church

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Subscription model disliked
- 👎 Cost is too high
- 👎 App frequently crashes
- 👎 Content does not load
- 👎 Updates are too late

**Reported bugs**

- Psalm 68 missing
- App throws back to beginning of service
- App does not work
- Functionality does not work after in-app purchase
- App does not always load content

**Requested features**

- Page numbers for BCP reference
- Enlarge print/adjust font size
- Background blurbs for saints
- Return to previous location after navigation
- Include Ordination content


### Forward Day by Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-day-by-day/id561455965)

This app provides daily spiritual practices for busy individuals, including meditations, prayers, and scripture readings. It offers integrated podcasts for listening and customizable display preferences for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Daily meditation, Daily prayers, Daily scripture readings, Integrated podcasts, Customizable display preferences, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and devotions
- 👍 Customizable experience
- 👍 Encouraging and accessible
- 👍 Useful for daily prayer
- 👍 Good for staying connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tiny font size
- 🐛 Inconsistent internet connection issues
- 🐛 App not opening/crashing
- 🐛 Difficult navigation
- 🐛 Not available offline

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen when opening app
- App not opening
- Stopped working on iPhone XR
- Not connected to Internet or won’t open
- Revolving circle and not opening

**Requested features**

- Ability to swipe from left edge to go back
- 3-reading setting for Daily Office
- Information about saints linked to Daily Office
- Ability to stretch text on iPod
- Option to enlarge font size


## Frequently asked questions

### Is electronic Common Prayer free?

electronic Common Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forward Day by Day free?

Forward Day by Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, electronic Common Prayer or Forward Day by Day?

Forward Day by Day is rated higher. electronic Common Prayer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Forward Day by Day averages 4.3 from 88 ratings.

### Do electronic Common Prayer or Forward Day by Day have ads?

Neither electronic Common Prayer nor Forward Day by Day shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, electronic Common Prayer or Forward Day by Day?

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Forward Day by Day every 2 weeks. Most recently, electronic Common Prayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Forward Day by Day on November 1, 2026.

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