# electronic Common Prayer vs St. Bart's NYC

The clearest difference is rating: St. Bart's NYC at 5.0 against electronic Common Prayer's 2.4. St. Bart's NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). electronic Common Prayer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (94 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. electronic Common Prayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. St. Bart's NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

St. Bart's NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: electronic Common Prayer has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, St. Bart's NYC every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | electronic Common Prayer | St. Bart's NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-barts-nyc/id6466580077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Church Publishing Incorporated (NY)](https://appshunter.io/developer/552932615) | [St. Bartholomew's Church (NYC)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707493008) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| 2022 Book of Occasional Ser... | $38.99 | 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


### St. Bart's NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-barts-nyc/id6466580077)

This app connects users with a church community. Access services, sign up for events, request prayer, and find small groups. It facilitates engagement and connection within the congregation.

**Highlights:** Watch and listen to services, Sign up for events, Request prayer, Connect with small groups, Community engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is electronic Common Prayer free?

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

### Is St. Bart's NYC free?

St. Bart's NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, electronic Common Prayer or St. Bart's NYC?

St. Bart's NYC is rated higher. electronic Common Prayer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while St. Bart's NYC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do electronic Common Prayer or St. Bart's NYC have ads?

Neither electronic Common Prayer nor St. Bart's NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, electronic Common Prayer or St. Bart's NYC?

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and St. Bart's NYC every 14 months. Most recently, electronic Common Prayer was updated on October 22, 2026 and St. Bart's NYC on September 24, 2026.

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