# X Connection vs Deeper Waters

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X Connection at none against Deeper Waters's 1. X Connection also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Deeper Waters's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deeper Waters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. X Connection asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for X Connection against 5.0 for Deeper Waters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deeper Waters has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

X Connection ships an update fortnightly, Deeper Waters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Connection | Deeper Waters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-connection/id6738661941/reviews) | [5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeper-waters-lets-be-real/id6746170119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jerome Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781734484) | [Jonathan Michael Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712376987) |

## What reviewers say

### X Connection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-connection/id6738661941)

An inclusive social platform for church communities worldwide. Connect with believers, share messages, join live events, and stay updated on activities. Foster spiritual growth and strengthen relationships within a global community.

**Highlights:** Connect with believers, Share inspirational messages, Join live events, Stay updated on community activities, Foster spiritual growth, Strengthen relationships

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Deeper Waters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeper-waters-lets-be-real/id6746170119)

This app facilitates deeper connections within Christian relationships through daily prompts, guided questions, and prayer requests. It's designed for couples, friends, and small groups to foster spiritual and emotional growth beyond superficial conversations.

**Highlights:** Daily conversation prompts, Over 10,000 guided questions, Themed question packs, Private faith-based journal feed, Send and receive prayer requests, Designed for couples, friends, and small groups

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deeper Waters Premium | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Connection free?

X Connection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deeper Waters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X Connection or Deeper Waters?

X Connection and Deeper Waters are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 22 ratings respectively.

### Do X Connection or Deeper Waters have ads?

Neither X Connection nor Deeper Waters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Connection or Deeper Waters?

X Connection ships an update fortnightly, and Deeper Waters every 4 days. Most recently, X Connection was updated on October 8, 2026 and Deeper Waters on October 10, 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.*