GiveInstead vs waymaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GiveInstead
This app facilitates charitable giving by allowing users to donate funds they would have otherwise spent on non-essential purchases. It offers a unique way for individuals to practice generosity and for charities to receive additional support.
- Redirect planned spending to charities
- Support favorite charities
- Track charitable giving
- Ministry-focused giving
- Simple donation process
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GiveInstead helps givers give and charities receive in a new, unique way. Anecdotes are best. I'm on my way to work and plan to stop by for a froofy coffee on the way. I know I'm called to give as God has given so generously, and to be a good steward of what He's provided. So, I decide to pop open the GiveInstead app, type $5.87 into the amount field and - because my favorite charity is already defaulted - I just touch "Give", and I move on. I just gave ... instead of buying something I wanted but did not really need. What a concept! GiveInstead is a simple app for giving, helping generous people give in moments where they planned to spend money either way, but wish to choose giving over consuming. Imagine the result... hundreds or dollars (thousands?) given each month rather than buying stuff, "where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal" (Matt 6:19). And if you're one of the charities involved, imagine receiving more donations, on top of one-time gifts and monthly recurring giving. This app - in short - is a ministry intended to prime our collective pumps for GIVING as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave so fully and sacrificially. GiveInstead is a ministry of HowGiving. Learn more at GiveInstead.app or HowGiving.org.
waymaker
This app helps users engage with the Bible by providing chapter summaries, reading insights, and historical context. It offers gentle daily reminders and tracks progress to encourage a deeper understanding and relationship with scripture.
- Chapter summaries and overviews
- Reading insights
- Historical context
- Progress tracking
- Daily reminders
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Waymaker is a 100% free Bible companion Sometimes it just feels hard to jump into the Bible. You don't know where to begin. You don't understand the background or historical context of what you're reading. This is why Waymaker was built. Waymaker is a journey through the Bible, complete with: - Chapter summaries and overviews - Reading insights - Historical context - Streaks and progress - Gentle daily reminders - ...and more Whether you've read for years or are just beginning, it's our hope that Waymaker leads you into a deeper relationship with Jesus. The Bible is God's Word, and Waymaker is here to help you navigate it. May we all become more like Jesus!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GiveInstead at 16.0 against waymaker's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GiveInstead against 5.0 for waymaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | GiveInstead | waymaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HowGiving LLC | Rooftop Labs |
In-app purchases
GiveInstead
No in-app purchases
waymaker
No in-app purchases









