# electronic Common Prayer vs Living Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Living Compass at 100% against electronic Common Prayer's 24%. Living Compass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). electronic Common Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. electronic Common Prayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Living Compass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Living Compass 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of electronic Common Prayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Living Compass's.

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, Living Compass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | electronic Common Prayer | Living Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-compass/id6738334257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 111 MB | 90 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) | [The Samaritan Foundation for Church and Family Wellness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533664222) |

## 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


### Living Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-compass/id6738334257)

This app offers guided meditations, courses, and contemplative practices to foster joy, clarity, and calm. It integrates spirituality, psychology, and wellness for holistic well-being. Explore resources for emotional, relational, vocational, physical, and spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Courses and retreats, Contemplative practices, Private journal, Walking meditations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $10.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is electronic Common Prayer free?

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

### Is Living Compass free?

Living Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, electronic Common Prayer or Living Compass?

Living Compass is rated higher. electronic Common Prayer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Living Compass averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do electronic Common Prayer or Living Compass have ads?

Neither electronic Common Prayer nor Living Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, electronic Common Prayer or Living Compass?

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Living Compass weekly. Most recently, electronic Common Prayer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Living Compass on October 24, 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.*