# electronic Common Prayer vs ReferenceFrame

The clearest difference is price: electronic Common Prayer at Free against ReferenceFrame's $4.99. electronic Common Prayer also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 1). ReferenceFrame's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

electronic Common Prayer is free to download; ReferenceFrame costs $4.99 up front. electronic Common Prayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ReferenceFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReferenceFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: electronic Common Prayer has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | electronic Common Prayer | ReferenceFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referenceframe-frame-designer/id6758589669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 111 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Church Publishing Incorporated (NY)](https://appshunter.io/developer/552932615) | [Graham Larue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873829108) |

## 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


### ReferenceFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referenceframe-frame-designer/id6758589669)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app calculates all necessary dimensions for custom picture framing, including mat cuts and material depths. It ensures your artwork fits within the frame's rabbet and generates a detailed cut list and technical diagram. Works offline and supports various measurement units.

**Highlights:** Calculates frame, mat, and cut dimensions, Checks artwork fit within rabbet, Generates technical cross-section diagrams, Exports PDF summary, Saves configurations and design history, Supports inches (with fractions) and millimeters, Works entirely offline

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

**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 ReferenceFrame free?

ReferenceFrame costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, electronic Common Prayer or ReferenceFrame?

ReferenceFrame is rated higher. electronic Common Prayer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while ReferenceFrame averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do electronic Common Prayer or ReferenceFrame have ads?

Neither electronic Common Prayer nor ReferenceFrame shows ads.

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

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReferenceFrame every 2 weeks. Most recently, electronic Common Prayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and ReferenceFrame on October 15, 2026.

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