# Forward Day by Day vs Altær

The clearest difference is update cadence: Altær at every 4 days against Forward Day by Day's every 2 weeks. Forward Day by Day's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Forward Day by Day ships an update every 2 weeks, Altær every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward Day by Day | Altær |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-day-by-day/id561455965/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **88** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forward Movement](https://appshunter.io/developer/561455968) | [Michael Entrekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554925634) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Altær

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altr/id6759136313)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward Day by Day free?

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

### Is Altær free?

Altær is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Forward Day by Day or Altær have ads?

Neither Forward Day by Day nor Altær shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forward Day by Day or Altær?

Forward Day by Day ships an update every 2 weeks, and Altær every 4 days. Most recently, Forward Day by Day was updated on October 21, 2026 and Altær on October 28, 2026.

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