# Time to Smile! vs YouDevotion

The clearest difference is rating: YouDevotion at 4.8 against Time to Smile!'s 3.8. YouDevotion also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (592 vs 9). Time to Smile!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouDevotion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Time to Smile! asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouDevotion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouDevotion has 592 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Time to Smile!'s written reviews are positive against 82% of YouDevotion's.

Time to Smile! ships an update every 5 months, YouDevotion every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time to Smile! | YouDevotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-to-smile/id562872486/reviews) | **[4.8 (592 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdevotion/id760290908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **592** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Bovtruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/562872569) | [VICTOR GOH](https://appshunter.io/developer/492008273) |

## What reviewers say

### Time to Smile!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-to-smile/id562872486)

Discover a daily stream of amusing content, including funny pictures, jokes, GIFs, and inspiring quotes. Designed for quick breaks and relaxation, this app provides a constant source of lighthearted entertainment to brighten your day.

**Highlights:** Funny pictures, Hilarious jokes, Animated GIFs, Touching quotes, Daily new content, Multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### YouDevotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdevotion/id760290908)

This app provides daily spiritual readings and reflections from 17 classic devotional books. Enhance your spiritual journey with curated Bible verses, audio playback, and personalized notes. Share inspirational content easily with others.

**Highlights:** Daily classic devotional readings, Bible verse reflections, Audio playback, Favorites and notes, Content sharing, Customizable reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support & Go Ad-Free | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Permanently | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful and poetic writing
- 📚 Excellent collection of classic devotionals
- 🙏 Spiritually uplifting content
- 📆 Convenient daily devotional experience
- 🌟 High-quality and thoughtful devotionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 💤 Robotic voice for audio playback
- 📢 Intrusive and irrelevant ads
- 🕰️ Calendar/timing issues with devotionals
- 🔇 Audio playback issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Devotional content not displaying correctly
- Incorrect scripture references
- Syncing/timing issues with daily content
- Unreliable audio playback

**Requested features**

- Ability to select Bible translation
- Option to copy/share devotional text
- Improved navigation between devotionals
- Personalization options (e.g., themes, fonts)
- Enhanced audio playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time to Smile! free?

Time to Smile! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YouDevotion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time to Smile! or YouDevotion?

YouDevotion is rated higher. Time to Smile! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while YouDevotion averages 4.8 from 592 ratings.

### Do Time to Smile! or YouDevotion have ads?

YouDevotion shows ads; Time to Smile! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time to Smile! or YouDevotion?

Time to Smile! ships an update every 5 months, and YouDevotion every 4 weeks. Most recently, Time to Smile! was updated on November 6, 2026 and YouDevotion on November 11, 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.*