# Daily Hope vs Read Scripture

Daily Hope and Read Scripture both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Read Scripture's written reviews are positive against 49% of Daily Hope's. Read Scripture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 345). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Hope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Read Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Daily Hope against 4.8 for Read Scripture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read Scripture has 1.8K ratings behind it against 345, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Daily Hope's written reviews are positive against 87% of Read Scripture's.

Daily Hope ships an update monthly, Read Scripture every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Hope | Read Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-hope/id659272511/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 345 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daily Hope Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/659272514) | [Crazy Love Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/945236274) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Hope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-hope/id659272511)

Access Bible teaching with a fresh, modern design and intuitive layout. Quickly find encouragement in English or Spanish, wherever you are. This redesigned app makes accessing spiritual guidance easier than ever.

**Highlights:** Pastor Rick's Bible teaching, Redesigned interface, Intuitive layout, Available in English, Available in Spanish, Quick encouragement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What on Earth am I Here for? | $13.99 | one-time |
| Life Management | $13.99 | one-time |
| Life's Healing Choices | $13.99 | one-time |
| Raising Your Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure | $13.99 | one-time |
| S.H.A.P.E. | $13.99 | one-time |
| 40 Days in the Word | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Inspiring and meaningful biblical teachings
- ⏰ Convenient 20-30 minute daily devotionals
- 👨‍🏫 Relatable storytelling and practical life application
- ❤️ Emotionally uplifting and encouraging content
- 🎯 Clear explanations of scripture and God's word

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Cannot skip missed days or choose specific devotions
- 🌙 Dark mode display issues and readability problems
- 🔊 App requires screen to remain on to play audio
- 🔄 Background playback functionality removed in recent update
- 💳 Difficult and cumbersome purchase process

**Reported bugs**

- App stops updating after weeks of use
- XML Parser error messages preventing app access
- App crashes when opening workbook button
- Audio playback stops when screen is turned off
- Audio playback stops when using other apps

**Requested features**

- Bookmark or heart feature to save favorite devotions
- Dark mode support for eye comfort
- Background audio playback capability
- Message outline availability within the app
- Ability to track listened/read devotions


### Read Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974)

This app guides users through a year-long Bible reading plan, enhanced by explanatory videos. It aims to help individuals discover the truth and beauty of God's Word through a curated experience.

**Highlights:** Year-long Bible reading plan, Creative explanatory videos, Book of the Bible explanations, Gospel theological themes, Tips for Bible reading, Community or solo experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful videos provide context and overview of each book
- 👍 Organized reading plan with Psalms
- 🚀 Streamlined and intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing design and animations
- 💡 Ability to set your own start date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress and reading position sometimes gets reset after updates
- 🔋 Videos can't be downloaded for offline viewing
- 🔍 Lack of verse numbers makes it harder to reference specific passages
- 🔍 Limited translation options (only ESV)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos sometimes fail to load or play
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Reading position not always saved correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to highlight, take notes, and bookmark passages
- Incorporate audio narration of the Bible text
- Provide a dark mode option for easier reading
- Allow syncing of reading progress across devices
- Integrate more Bible Project theme videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Hope free?

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

### Is Read Scripture free?

Read Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Hope or Read Scripture?

Read Scripture is rated higher. Daily Hope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Read Scripture averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Daily Hope or Read Scripture have ads?

Neither Daily Hope nor Read Scripture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Hope or Read Scripture?

Daily Hope ships an update monthly, and Read Scripture every 5 weeks. Most recently, Daily Hope was updated on October 29, 2026 and Read Scripture on November 1, 2026.

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