Comparison

Epiphany vs ThyWord

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Epiphany

This app connects users with God's Word through prayer, offering daily Bible verses tailored to personal concerns. It provides verse insights, a dynamic prayer list, and a supportive community for shared prayer and reflection.

Highlights
  • Life-driven daily Bible verses
  • Personalized verse insights
  • Dynamic prayer list
  • Prayer community support
  • AI-assisted reflection
  • Record of faith and growth
Features
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Epiphany is a Christian app that connects God’s Word to real life—starting from prayer, not routines. Instead of asking users to follow reading plans, Epiphany begins with what people are actually carrying in their hearts. Users share what they’re praying about, and Epiphany responds with a daily Bible verse that speaks directly into that moment—along with thoughtful verse insights and a prayer community. Epiphany helps people experience Scripture not as something abstract, but as something that meets real struggles, real emotions, and real seasons of life—together with others, not alone. Features: 1. Life-Driven Daily Verses Users begin with what they’re truly praying about—work stress, family concerns, anxiety, gratitude, or uncertainty. Epiphany responds with a daily Bible verse selected to speak into that specific situation, helping users see how God’s Word connects to their everyday life in a personal and meaningful way. 2. Verse Insight & Reflection For each daily verse, Epiphany offers guided, personalized insight that explains what the Scripture means and why it matters for the user’s current prayer. AI helps surface biblical context and relevance, but reflection remains human and personal—users are invited to write their own thoughts, prayers, and responses. AI supports understanding; it never replaces the voice of God or the user’s own spiritual reflection. 3. Dynamic Prayer List Every prayer naturally becomes part of a living prayer list.Over time, users can return to the same prayer requests, continue praying through ongoing situations, and witness how God meets them across different seasons of life—turning prayer into a record of faith, growth, and testimony. 4. Prayer Community Epiphany offers a prayer community where prayers aren’t just posted—they’re carried together.Users can share prayer requests, receive prayer support, and pray for others, creating a space where burdens are shared and faith is practiced in community, not isolation. Prayer in Epiphany is a two-way journey: people speak honestly to God, and Scripture—along with the presence of others—speaks back into real life. Why Epiphany? Spiritual life doesn’t start with routines. Epiphany brings God’s Word and God’s people together, so every prayer is heard, remembered, and walked through over time. Epiphany helps you see how God meets you in real life By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Service and Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA). - Terms of Service: http://static.lollapaloozabible.com/public/terms-of-service-echofaith.html - Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: http://static.lollapaloozabible.com/public/privacy-policy-echofaith.html

About

ThyWord

This app allows you to pray aloud and receive relevant Bible verses in response. It acts as a daily companion for spiritual reflection, helping you build a prayer habit by connecting your spoken words with scripture. All prayers and matching verses are saved for later review.

Highlights
  • Voice prayer with real-time scripture matching
  • Daily verse recommendations
  • Personal prayer history
  • Works for all Christian traditions
  • Distraction-free design
  • 3-day free trial for premium features
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What if you could pray aloud and Scripture answered back? ThyWord is the voice-first Christian prayer app. Speak your prayer out loud about what you're grateful for, what's weighing on you, or where you need guidance, and ThyWord matches your words with a Bible verse that speaks to your heart. No playlists to scroll. Just your voice and God's Word. An active paid subscription is required to access ThyWord's features and content. PRAY ALOUD. FIND SCRIPTURE. GROW IN FAITH. ThyWord is built on a simple idea: prayer was always meant to be spoken. When you pray aloud, your faith becomes active and your words carry weight. And when Scripture responds to exactly what you said, it's a reminder that God is listening. BUILT FOR THE 6 DAYS BETWEEN SUNDAYS You feel connected to God at church on Sunday, but what about the rest of the week? ThyWord is your daily prayer companion for the other six days. Whether you need a morning prayer to start your day, a quiet moment at lunch, or an evening prayer before bed, ThyWord meets you where you are. HOW IT WORKS Tap to Pray : open ThyWord and tap the prayer button. Speak Your Heart : pray aloud about anything: your worries, gratitude, hopes, or struggles. Find Your Verse : ThyWord searches Scripture and surfaces the verse that matches the heart of your prayer. Keep Your Journal : every verse is saved, so you can look back and see how God has spoken over your life. Zero AI-generated Scripture. Every word is from the Bible itself. WHY THYWORD IS DIFFERENT Most prayer apps give you content to listen to. With ThyWord, you are the one who speaks, and Scripture responds. It's personal, it's active, and it changes the way you connect with God. KEY FEATURES Voice prayer with real-time Scripture matching Audio Bible verses : hear the Word read aloud in high quality A personal prayer journal that saves every prayer and the verse it matched Daily verse suggestions drawn from your own prayers Works across every Christian tradition and denomination A clean, distraction-free design that keeps your focus on God DEEPEN YOUR WALK WITH GOD Whether you're seeking peace, working through fear and anxiety, or simply building a stronger prayer habit, ThyWord gives you a meaningful way to stay rooted in the Word every day. THYWORD SUBSCRIPTION Access to ThyWord's features and content requires an active paid subscription. Your ThyWord subscription includes: Unlimited voice prayer : no daily limits Full Audio Bible : listen to high-quality recordings of the Word Complete prayer journal : your entire history of prayers and matched verses Flexible monthly or discounted annual plans Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://thywordapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://thywordapp.com/terms-conditions YOUR PRAYER LIFE STARTS HERE Download ThyWord and discover what happens when you stop scrolling and start speaking. ThyWord Inc. | [pray@thywordapp.com](mailto:pray@thywordapp.com)

Screenshots

Epiphany4 screens
ThyWord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Epiphany at none against ThyWord's shown. ThyWord's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (103 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Epiphany sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ThyWord sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Epiphany against 4.9 for ThyWord. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 103 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epiphany ships an update every 9 days, ThyWord every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Epiphany versus ThyWord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpiphanyThyWord
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (25 ratings) — better4.9 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25103 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB118 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe EPBS CompanyThyWord Inc

Customer experience

Epiphany

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ThyWord

All ratings103 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Epiphany

Subscriptions3
  • weeklyVIP$4.997 Days
  • EchoFaith$12.991 Month
  • yearlyVIP$59.991 Year
17 purchases

ThyWord

Subscriptions16
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$3.001 Year
Show 13 more
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$6.001 Year
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$12.001 Year
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly$59.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly$99.001 Year
  • Yearly$99.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.00

Questions

Is Epiphany free?
Epiphany is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThyWord free?
ThyWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epiphany or ThyWord?
Epiphany is rated higher. Epiphany averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ThyWord averages 4.9 from 103 ratings.
Do Epiphany or ThyWord have ads?
ThyWord shows ads; Epiphany does not.
Which is updated more often, Epiphany or ThyWord?
Epiphany ships an update every 9 days, and ThyWord every 4 days. Most recently, Epiphany was updated on August 24, 2026 and ThyWord on September 18, 2026.

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