# Text With Jesus vs Prayer Journal

Text With Jesus and Prayer Journal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Prayer Journal's written reviews are positive against 56% of Text With Jesus's. Prayer Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Text With Jesus's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 348). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text With Jesus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Prayer Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prayer Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text With Jesus has 4K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Text With Jesus's written reviews are positive against 96% of Prayer Journal's.

Text With Jesus ships an update weekly, Prayer Journal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text With Jesus | Prayer Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-with-jesus/id6446922759/reviews) | **[4.9 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-journal-dear-god/id6463054021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **95.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Catloaf Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316792340) | [Namu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554681360) |

## What reviewers say

### Text With Jesus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-with-jesus/id6446922759)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (promo) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (promo) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| 10 Voicemail Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Forever Premium | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helpful biblical guidance
- 🤗 Positive and supportive responses
- 📚 Relevant Bible verse references
- 🤖 Engaging AI-powered conversation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading claims of talking to Jesus
- ⏱️ Limited daily message allowance
- 🔇 Inability to discuss certain topics
- 🤥 Inconsistent character portrayal

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or irrelevant responses
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Increase daily message limit
- Expand topic coverage
- More transparent about AI nature
- Improve character consistency


### Prayer Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-journal-dear-god/id6463054021)

Cultivate a spiritual practice by transforming your prayers into a visual garden. This app offers daily prompts, personal letter writing to God, and guided reflections to foster faith, hope, and gratitude. Watch your devotion grow with each entry, creating a tangible representation of your spiritual journey.

**Highlights:** Daily prompts for prayer and reflection, Visual prayer garden that grows, Personal letters to God, Spiritual reflection and meditation tools, Encouraging daily reminders, Optional community inspiration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Become a Fellow | $3.99 | per month |
| Dear God Fellow | $4.99 | per month |
| Become a Fellow | $19.99 | per year |
| Dear God Fellow | $39.99 | per year |
| Dear God Fellow | $39.99 | per year |
| Dear God Fellow | $39.99 | per year |
| Christmas Flowers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flower Collection Vol.1 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Become a Fellow | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dear God Fellow | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Helpful for prayer journaling
- 🙏 Promotes spiritual connection
- 📝 Easy to write and express thoughts
- 🌱 Calming and reflective experience
- 📚 Ability to read others' prayers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficulty deleting account
- 💰 Paid features may be required

**Reported bugs**

- Missing past prayer entries
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable prayer collections
- Export/backup prayer history
- More free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text With Jesus free?

Text With Jesus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prayer Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text With Jesus or Prayer Journal?

Prayer Journal is rated higher. Text With Jesus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Prayer Journal averages 4.9 from 348 ratings.

### Do Text With Jesus or Prayer Journal have ads?

Text With Jesus shows ads; Prayer Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text With Jesus or Prayer Journal?

Text With Jesus ships an update weekly, and Prayer Journal every 11 days. Most recently, Text With Jesus was updated on November 9, 2026 and Prayer Journal on November 7, 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.*