Comparison

electronic Common Prayer vs Christ is King

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

electronic Common Prayer

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
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eCP provides everything you need for personal devotion and worship planning in the Episcopal Church. This interactive version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer includes access to the liturgies, Daily Office, and associated lectionaries used in the Episcopal Church, along with calendars of Propers and Holy Days for all three lectionary cycles and Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Fully searchable indices of the Psalms, Canticles, Collects, Prefaces, and Prayers allow you to find content you are looking for quickly, and new in-app purchases will be added throughout the year. Features: •Quick and easy navigation for all texts •Bookmarking and printing functionality for meaningful passages •Social media and email sharing •Font size adjustability for easy reading •Dark Mode •Offline usability—no internet access required The app can also be an aid in pastoral care when on the road, with resources for Ministration to the Sick or Reconciliation of a Penitent. Download the app today and carry the Book of Common Prayer everywhere you go. A subscription is required to access the app. Additional in-app purchasable content is available in the Library menu. Terms of Use: https://www.cpg.org/global/privacy-policies/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cpg.org/global/about-us/privacy-policies/website-privacy-statement/

About

Christ is King

This app provides daily devotionals, Bible verses, and prayer guidance to help users stay connected with their faith. It offers AI-assisted tools for understanding scripture and tracking spiritual growth. Access to all features requires a subscription.

Highlights
  • Daily devotionals
  • AI-assisted Bible verses
  • AI-assisted prayer guidance
  • Prayer streak tracking
  • Scripture understanding assistance
Features
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Christ is King—Every Day, Every Moment The Christ Is King App isn’t just another Bible app—it’s your daily reminder of who reigns over your life. With powerful verses, focused devotionals, and heartfelt prayers at your fingertips, you’ll stay rooted in truth wherever you go. Please note: A subscription is required to access the app. You’ll be prompted to subscribe after completing the one-time onboarding experience. Features include: •⁠ ⁠Daily devotionals to start your day centered on Christ •⁠ ⁠AI-assisted Bible verse and prayer guidance •⁠ ⁠Track your prayer streaks and stay accountable •⁠ ⁠Ask questions and deepen your understanding of Scripture •⁠ ⁠Simple onboarding (runs only once per device) Subscription Details: •⁠ ⁠Monthly Premium – $14.99/month •⁠ ⁠Yearly Premium – $29.99/year •⁠ ⁠Cancel anytime directly from within the app or in your Apple ID settings He’s always with you. Connect with Him anytime, anywhere. Questions or feedback? Email us at contact@trybeyondbrands.com Privacy Policy: https://www.trybeyondbrands.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Christ is King at 67% against electronic Common Prayer's 24%. Christ is King also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). electronic Common Prayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. electronic Common Prayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Christ is King sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Christ is King holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 122 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of electronic Common Prayer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Christ is King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, Christ is King every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
electronic Common Prayer versus Christ is King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterelectronic Common PrayerChrist is King
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (91 ratings)4.6 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChurch Publishing Incorporated (NY)BEYOND BRANDS LLC

Customer experience

electronic Common Prayer

All ratings88 ratings
Positive23.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral14.5%
Negative61.8%

Christ is King

All ratings101 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

electronic Common Prayer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • All My Words Have Holes...$9.99
  • Daily Prayer for All Seasons$12.99
  • Ordination Rites. . .$12.99
Show 6 more
  • Enriching Our Worship 3$18.99
  • Enriching Our Worship 1$19.99
  • Enriching Our Worship 2$21.99
  • 2022 Book of Occasional Ser...$38.99
  • Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018$38.99
  • Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2024$48.99
5 purchases

Christ is King

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Access$14.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is electronic Common Prayer free?
electronic Common Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Christ is King free?
Christ is King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, electronic Common Prayer or Christ is King?
Christ is King is rated higher. electronic Common Prayer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Christ is King averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.
Do electronic Common Prayer or Christ is King have ads?
Christ is King shows ads; electronic Common Prayer does not.
Which is updated more often, electronic Common Prayer or Christ is King?
electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Christ is King every 4 days. Most recently, electronic Common Prayer was updated on July 7, 2026 and Christ is King on September 21, 2026.

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