# Daily Hope vs HealMusic

Daily Hope and HealMusic both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of HealMusic's written reviews are positive against 49% of Daily Hope's. HealMusic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Hope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and HealMusic sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Daily Hope against 4.7 for HealMusic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 345 and 151 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Daily Hope's written reviews are positive against 86% of HealMusic's.

Daily Hope ships an update monthly, HealMusic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Hope | HealMusic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-hope/id659272511/reviews)** | [4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healmusic/id6762613708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 19 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daily Hope Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/659272514) | [Aby Abraham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894840181) |

## 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


### HealMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healmusic/id6762613708)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Book, #57 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Experience the Bible through original songs, set to the exact words of the King James Bible. This app offers a peaceful, distraction-free way to meditate on scripture daily, perfect for commutes, prayer, or sleep. Unlock the full library with a Pro subscription for offline listening, custom playlists, and more.

**Highlights:** Bible verses set to original music, Distraction-free listening experience, Background audio and lock-screen controls, Offline listening capabilities, Daily listening streaks, Favorites and custom playlists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Healmusic Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Healmusic Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Healmusic monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| HealMusic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| HealMusic Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| HealMusic Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| HealMusic Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| HealMusic Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| HealMusic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Healmusic yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Hope free?

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

### Is HealMusic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Daily Hope or HealMusic?

Daily Hope is rated higher. Daily Hope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while HealMusic averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do Daily Hope or HealMusic have ads?

Neither Daily Hope nor HealMusic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Hope or HealMusic?

Daily Hope ships an update monthly, and HealMusic every 5 days. Most recently, Daily Hope was updated on October 21, 2026 and HealMusic on October 25, 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.*