Comparison

PrayerMap vs ctkcommunity

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

Head to head
About

PrayerMap

Features
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PrayerMap brings people together through prayer, using a beautiful location-based map that connects hearts across neighborhoods and around the world. SHARE YOUR PRAYERS Post prayer requests using text, voice recordings, or video. Choose to share with your name or anonymously - your choice, your comfort level. Watch as your prayer appears on the map, visible to others who want to support you. DISCOVER & SUPPORT OTHERS Explore prayers from people in your community and beyond. See the beautiful "prayer lines" that form as people connect across the globe. Show a neighbor you're praying with them, or send a personal message of gratitude and encouragement. MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS β€’ Receive notifications when someone responds to your prayer β€’ Send and receive private messages with those who support you β€’ Save prayers you want to continue lifting up β€’ Mark prayers as answered to celebrate and share hope BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE β€’ Interactive 3D globe showing prayers worldwide β€’ Elegant dark and light themes β€’ Smooth animations and thoughtful design β€’ Audio and video prayer options for deeper expression SAFE & RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY We take safety seriously. All content is automatically screened before posting, and our moderation team reviews reports promptly. Users can easily report concerns, and we provide crisis resources for those who may be struggling. BUILT DIFFERENT PrayerMap is a 100% non-profit ministry. We will never sell your data, show you ads, or monetize your prayers in any way. We exist for one purpose: to connect people through prayer. Whether you're seeking support during a difficult time, want to pray for others, or simply desire to be part of a faith-filled community, PrayerMap welcomes you. Download now and place your prayer on the map. Now with Apple Watch companion app β€” pray from your wrist with haptic-guided prayer sessions, and complications for your watch face.

About

ctkcommunity

Features
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CTK Community Church is your home base for staying connected to the life and ministry of CTK throughout the week. Watch and listen to recent messages, find upcoming events, and stay informed with the latest updates from our church community. Use the CTK Community Church app to: Watch or listen to Sunday messages and special services on demand. See a calendar of services, groups, and events, and add them to your device. Receive notifications about important announcements and last-minute changes. Connect with groups and ministries to grow in community and discipleship. Whether you’re part of CTK on Sundays or joining from afar, this app helps you stay engaged, take your next step, and stay connected with what God is doing at CTK Community Church.

Screenshots

PrayerMap4 screens
ctkcommunity3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrayerMap at every 2 weeks against ctkcommunity's every 6 weeks. ctkcommunity's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrayerMap ships an update every 2 weeks, ctkcommunity every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PrayerMap versus ctkcommunity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayerMapctkcommunity
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size163 MB373 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJeffrey JohnsonChrist the King Covenant Church

In-app purchases

None

PrayerMap

No in-app purchases

None

ctkcommunity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrayerMap free?
PrayerMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ctkcommunity free?
ctkcommunity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrayerMap or ctkcommunity have ads?
Neither PrayerMap nor ctkcommunity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrayerMap or ctkcommunity?
PrayerMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and ctkcommunity every 6 weeks. Most recently, PrayerMap was updated on October 30, 2026 and ctkcommunity on November 9, 2026.

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