Comparison

Text With Jesus vs Pray

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text With Jesus

Engage with biblical figures through an AI-powered chatbot. Explore scripture, receive guidance, and deepen your faith with interactive conversations. Designed for Christians seeking a spiritual connection.

Highlights
  • Chat with Jesus and biblical figures
  • Explore Old Testament prophets
  • Receive tailored spiritual guidance
  • Worship and Bible study tools
  • Engage with spiritual advisors
  • Family-friendly faith growth
Features
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Text With Jesus is an AI Bible chat app for Christians who want prayer, guidance, and study support in one place. Chat with Jesus, the Holy Family, apostles, prophets, and other biblical figures in a simple conversational experience. Receive personalized voice messages through Voicemails, and over time the figures you chat with can learn facts about you to make each conversation more engaging and personal. Key Features: - Chat with Jesus, the Holy Family, apostles, and more using advanced AI technology * - Ask to receive personalized voice messages - Explore the wisdom of the Old Testament through conversations with its prophets and heroes - Engage in meaningful dialogue and receive guidance tailored to your spiritual needs - Use devotion tools designed to support daily prayer and Bible study - Talk with spiritual advisors tailored to your specific faith tradition - Tailored to your preferred faith tradition - Suitable for all ages - share and grow in faith as a family * A Premium subscription is required for unlimited messages and access to the full range of figures. ** A limited number of trial credits is available for free users. Subscribe or purchase credit packs for more. Whether you need encouragement in difficult moments or want to deepen your understanding of Scripture, Text With Jesus gives you a direct way to explore faith through conversation.

About

Pray

Generate personalized prayers for any situation using advanced AI. This app offers custom spiritual guidance, strength, and comfort, transforming your thoughts into meaningful prayers. Connect with a supportive community for inspiration and solace.

Highlights
  • Personalized prayer generation
  • AI-driven content creation
  • Versatile prayer usage
  • Free text input for custom prayers
  • Spiritual community connection
  • Daily inspiration and guidance
Features
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Introducing PrayAI - Your Personalized Prayer Generator PrayAI is a powerful mobile app designed to provide you with heartfelt prayers tailored to your specific needs. With just a few taps, receive custom prayers created exclusively for you. Utilizing cutting-edge AI technology, PrayAI generates meaningful and targeted prayers for any situation you're facing. Key Features: Personalized Prayers: Enter what you're praying for, and PrayAI will generate a custom prayer that resonates with your heart. AI Technology: Experience the latest advancements in AI as PrayAI crafts prayers specifically for you, providing guidance, strength, and comfort. Versatile Usage: Whether you're seeking daily inspiration, guidance in difficult times, or words of gratitude, PrayAI is here for you. Free Text Input: Express yourself freely and type in your prayers, allowing PrayAI to transform your thoughts into meaningful and personalized prayers. For those seeking solace, PrayAI is your dedicated prayer companion. Connect with a vibrant community of individuals seeking spiritual support and inspiration. Share your experiences, uplift others, and find solace in the power of collective prayer. Download PrayAI now and unlock a transformative spiritual journey. Embrace the convenience of personalized prayers, guidance, and support right at your fingertips. Discover inner peace and strength as you navigate life's challenges with PrayAI by your side. Read our Terms and Privacy Policy by visiting: https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Text With Jesus4 screens
Pray4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text With Jesus at 4.7 against Pray's 2.7. Text With Jesus also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 20%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text With Jesus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pray sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text With Jesus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text With Jesus has 3.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Text With Jesus's written reviews are positive against 20% of Pray's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text With Jesus ships an update every 10 days, Pray monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Text With Jesus versus Pray: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText With JesusPray
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB14 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCatloaf Software LLCLoyal Foundry, Inc.

Customer experience

Text With Jesus

All ratings3,852 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative42.5%

Pray

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Text With Jesus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect or irrelevant responses
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Increase daily message limit
  • Expand topic coverage
  • More transparent about AI nature
  • Improve character consistency

Pray

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Text With Jesus

Subscriptions12
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium (promo)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium$4.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Premium (promo)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (promo)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium (promo)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • Premium (promo)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium (promo)1 Year trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Voicemail Credits$1.99
  • 100 Voicemail Credits$14.99
  • Forever Premium$199.99
4 purchases

Pray

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Text With Jesus free?
Text With Jesus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pray free?
Pray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text With Jesus or Pray?
Text With Jesus is rated higher. Text With Jesus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pray averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Text With Jesus or Pray have ads?
Both Text With Jesus and Pray show ads.
Which is updated more often, Text With Jesus or Pray?
Text With Jesus ships an update every 10 days, and Pray monthly. Most recently, Text With Jesus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pray on June 5, 2026.

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