Comparison

PrayerMap vs Christworks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • Receive notifications when someone responds to your prayer • Send and receive private messages with those who support you • Save prayers you want to continue lifting up • Mark prayers as answered to celebrate and share hope BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE • Interactive 3D globe showing prayers worldwide • Elegant dark and light themes • Smooth animations and thoughtful design • 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 — pray from your wrist with haptic-guided prayer sessions, and complications for your watch face.

About

Christworks

Features
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Christworks is a Christ-centered community app designed to help believers experience lasting transformation through intentional small groups, prayer, accountability, and authentic connection. We believe small groups are the heartbeat of spiritual growth. They create a safe space where believers can be real, grow together, and hold each other accountable in love. When people return from the mountain, the journey doesn’t end—it deepens. With Christ-works, every member is placed into a trusted group of peers who provide consistent support, safe vulnerability, and loving accountability. Each group is led by a trained facilitator who walks alongside members through every season—celebrating victories, navigating challenges, and always pointing each person back to Christ. Why Christworks? Spiritual breakthroughs are powerful, but lasting change happens in consistent community. Christ-works helps believers move beyond one-time moments and into a rhythm of ongoing discipleship through: • Safe vulnerability • Loving accountability • Biblical reflection • Prayerful support • Long-term consistency • Christ-Centered relationships Group Design Christ-works small groups are intentionally structured to build trust, discipleship, and real transformation: • 6–10 people • Same gender • Trained facilitator • Long-term consistency • Virtual & in-person connection • Quarterly gatherings Weekly Rhythm Every week, groups gather around a simple but powerful rhythm: • Prayer • Scripture reflection • Honest sharing • Accountability • Commitment • Intercession These rhythms create space for deeper trust, stronger discipleship, spiritual maturity, and real-life transformation. What You Can Do in Christ-works • Join your assigned small group • Stay connected with trusted peers • Share prayer requests and testimonies • Reflect on Scripture together • Receive encouragement and accountability • Track commitments and next steps • Join virtual or in-person gatherings • Build lasting Christ-Centered relationships A Safe Place to Be Real Christworks is for believers who want more than surface-level connection. This is a place where you can: • Be honest about your journey • Walk through struggles without shame • Celebrate victories with people who truly care • Be supported in prayer • Grow in obedience and faith • Experience discipleship in real life Because transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community. If you’re ready to grow in faith through small groups, prayer, Scripture, accountability, and authentic Christian community, Christworks is here to walk with you. Join Christworks and experience the power of lasting transformation—together.

Screenshots

PrayerMap4 screens
Christworks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Christworks at every 4 days against PrayerMap's every 2 weeks. Christworks also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrayerMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Christworks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PrayerMap versus Christworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayerMapChristworks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB127 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJeffrey JohnsonWhatWeDoMedia

In-app purchases

None

PrayerMap

No in-app purchases

None

Christworks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrayerMap free?
PrayerMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Christworks free?
Christworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrayerMap or Christworks have ads?
Neither PrayerMap nor Christworks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrayerMap or Christworks?
PrayerMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Christworks every 4 days. Most recently, PrayerMap was updated on October 30, 2026 and Christworks on October 25, 2026.

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