Reformed Reader Plus vs Inspired By The Cross
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reformed Reader Plus
Explore the core tenets of Reformed theology with a curated library of confessions and catechisms. Features include easy navigation, scripture proofs, memory functions, and advanced search capabilities for in-depth study.
- Curated Reformed confessions and catechisms
- Easy navigation and intuitive interface
- Scripture proofs for theological doctrines
- Memory features for saving favorite sections
- Advanced search for themes and doctrines
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Discover the depth and richness of Reformed theology with our innovative app, designed to bring the timeless truths of Reformed confessions and catechisms right to your fingertips. Access a curated collection of Reformed confessions and catechisms, including the Westminster Confession of Faith, Heidelberg Catechism, and more. -Easy Navigation: Seamlessly explore the documents with an intuitive interface, making it simple to find and read specific sections or topics. -Scripture Proofs: Dive deeper into the foundational scripture proofs supporting each confession and catechism, enhancing your understanding and study. -Memory Features: Save your favorite sections and bookmark key passages for quick reference and ongoing reflection. -Dig Deeper: Utilize advanced search options to explore specific themes, doctrines, or scriptural references across the entire library.
Inspired By The Cross
This app offers a redesigned social-style Prayer Wall for sharing and reacting to prayers. It features a quick theme toggle for day/night mode and displays a daily Bible verse upon launch, which can be saved to your profile. Improvements include better date formatting and stability fixes.
- Redesigned Prayer Wall
- Social-style prayer sharing
- Emoji reactions on prayers
- Daily Bible verse on launch
- Save verses to profile
- Quick day/night theme toggle
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Inspired By The Cross is your daily companion for a deeper walk with God — Scripture, devotionals, prayer, and journaling, designed for quiet mornings and busy days alike. DAILY SCRIPTURE • A new verse each morning with context and reflection • Save verses, copy, share as beautiful images, or set them as your Word of the Day • Mark verses with Amen to stand together in agreement THE BIBLE, MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS • Read the full Bible across multiple public-domain translations (KJV, WEB, ASV, BBE, Young's Literal) • Highlight passages, take private notes, and jump between chapters effortlessly • Search Scripture by topic, exact words, or chapter reference • Fast verse picker — no scrolling through chapters SACRED INSIGHTS • Editorial-quality articles on theology, spiritual growth, and stories from the mission field • Bookmark articles to read later — your saved list syncs across launches DIVINE ROADMAPS — READING PLANS • Multi-day guided reading plans on Peace, Prayer, Hope, Faith, and more • Track progress, see what's next, never lose your place GLOBAL PRAYER WALL • Share a prayer request anonymously or with your name • Pray for others around the world, send an Amen, leave a word of encouragement • See requests get marked as Answered — celebrate God's faithfulness as a community JOURNAL & REFLECTIONS • Keep a private spiritual journal tied to verses and reading plans • All highlights and notes in one place EVERYDAY TOOLS • Word of the Day from Scripture • Bible Facts to deepen your understanding • Scripture Knowledge Quiz to test what you've learned • Day and night themes for comfortable reading anywhere This app is and always will be free, with no ads. We collect only what's needed to keep you signed in and to deliver your prayers and journal entries securely. "For God so loved the world..." — start your daily walk today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Inspired By The Cross at every 6 weeks against Reformed Reader Plus's every 4 months. Inspired By The Cross also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Reformed Reader Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Reformed Reader Plus against 5.0 for Inspired By The Cross. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Reformed Reader Plus ships an update every 4 months, Inspired By The Cross every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reformed Reader Plus | Inspired By The Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Brown | Bistro Kaspar |
Customer experience
Reformed Reader Plus
Inspired By The Cross
In-app purchases
Reformed Reader Plus
No in-app purchases
Inspired By The Cross
No in-app purchases
