# Devote vs Rialto First

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rialto First at none against Devote's 6. Rialto First also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Devote's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 1) and device support. On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Rialto First asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rialto First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devote has 326 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devote | Rialto First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rialto-first/id6751322043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Risen Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783231136) | [Rialto First Assembly of God](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834619880) |

## What reviewers say

### Devote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167)

This app offers a personalized Bible study experience by allowing users to ask questions and receive biblical answers. It features customized devotionals, verse insights, and the ability to select preferred teachers for guidance. A portion of subscription fees supports providing the app to persecuted believers.

**Highlights:** Ask biblical questions and get answers, Personalized devotionals on any topic, Instant verse insights (Greek/Hebrew meanings, context), Select preferred teachers for guidance, Multiple Bible translations available, Support for persecuted believers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay It Forward | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay It Forward Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay It Forward Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pay It Forward Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Bible study
- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 💡 Personalized devotionals
- 💡 Insightful biblical answers
- 💡 Engaging and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app
- 🚧 Login/navigation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen not allowing progress
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Free version or donation option
- Smoother login and navigation


### Rialto First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rialto-first/id6751322043)

Stay connected with your community through messages, event updates, and easy giving. Receive push notifications to stay informed about what's happening. Designed for everyone, from new visitors to long-time members.

**Highlights:** Stream or rewatch messages, View upcoming events, Add events to calendar, Secure and quick giving, Push notifications, Community connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devote free?

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

### Is Rialto First free?

Rialto First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Devote or Rialto First?

Rialto First is rated higher. Devote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Rialto First averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*