# The DHS Program vs Blessed

The clearest difference is rating: Blessed at 4.9 against The DHS Program's 3.8. Blessed also leads on ratings volume (104K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). The DHS Program's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blessed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The DHS Program asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blessed holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blessed has 104K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of The DHS Program's written reviews are positive against 83% of Blessed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The DHS Program ships an update every 2 months, Blessed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The DHS Program | Blessed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dhs-program/id580558536/reviews) | **[4.9 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blessed-daily-verse-and-prayer/id1634567736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **104K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 492 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ICF International](https://appshunter.io/developer/438682614) | [Everblessed Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714205996) |

## What reviewers say

### The DHS Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dhs-program/id580558536)

Access comprehensive survey data and statistics on health topics like fertility, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. View indicator tables, charts, maps, and trend data from global Demographic and Health Surveys. Find quick links to relevant publications.

**Highlights:** Access survey information, View statistics, Indicator tables, Charts and maps, Trend data, Quick links to publications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blessed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blessed-daily-verse-and-prayer/id1634567736)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Reference, #99 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a daily spiritual companion to help users connect with God through prayer, Scripture, and community. It provides personalized morning and evening blessings, guided verses, live streams with pastors, and a Bible chat feature. Users can also listen to the Audio Bible and track their spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** Personalized morning blessings, Daily guided verses and prayers, Night prayer prompts, Live streams with pastors, Bible chat for scripture questions, Audio Bible with multiple translations, Faithful community features

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads-Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Blessed Premium-Annually | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Premium-Annually | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Blessed Premium-Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Blessed Premium-Annually | $59.99 | per year |
| Blessed Premium-Annually | $59.99 | per year |
| Chatroom Coins | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✝️ Helps get closer to God
- 📖 Provides daily Bible verses and prayers
- 🙏 Facilitates prayer and spiritual growth
- 🧠 Improves Bible knowledge through quizzes
- 🕰️ Convenient morning and night reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features require paid subscription
- 📢 Frequent ads can be distracting
- 🤖 Concerns about AI-generated prayers

**Reported bugs**

- Night prayer feature not working for some users
- Occasional crashes or freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add audio playback for daily verses and prayers
- Improve note-taking and highlighting capabilities
- Provide more Bible translation options
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The DHS Program free?

The DHS Program is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blessed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The DHS Program or Blessed?

Blessed is rated higher. The DHS Program averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Blessed averages 4.9 from 104K ratings.

### Do The DHS Program or Blessed have ads?

Blessed shows ads; The DHS Program does not.

### Which is updated more often, The DHS Program or Blessed?

The DHS Program ships an update every 2 months, and Blessed fortnightly. Most recently, The DHS Program was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blessed on November 9, 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.*