# Scripture Compass vs Guided Journaling

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scripture Compass at 73 against Guided Journaling's 3. Scripture Compass also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Guided Journaling's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture Compass sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Guided Journaling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guided Journaling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Compass has 73 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, Guided Journaling daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Compass | Guided Journaling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-journaling-journalcast/id6804230222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cipher Archive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867546327) | [Darndest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804230224) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437)

Find Bible verses tailored to your current emotions and life situations. Track your spiritual journey, build daily habits, and reflect on scripture with personalized insights. Share verses as beautiful cards and get daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Emotion-based verse matching, Intensity and context selection, Emotional and spiritual pattern tracking, Daily spiritual tasks and streaks, Journaling and reflection tools, Shareable verse cards, Personalized content based on background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $97.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $109.99 | per year |


### Guided Journaling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-journaling-journalcast/id6804230222)

This app simplifies journaling with guided audio sessions that provide thoughtful prompts and optional background music. It helps users build a consistent practice with daily reminders and streaks, offering sessions for various topics like anxiety, gratitude, and goals. Users can also write freely with a timer and background music, and download sessions for offline use.

**Highlights:** Guided audio journaling sessions, Optional background music, Sessions for anxiety, gratitude, goals, and more, Daily reminders and streaks, Free write mode with timer, Offline session downloads, Read along transcript feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journalcast Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Journalcast Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture Compass free?

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

### Is Guided Journaling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripture Compass or Guided Journaling?

Guided Journaling is rated higher. Scripture Compass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Guided Journaling averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scripture Compass or Guided Journaling have ads?

Neither Scripture Compass nor Guided Journaling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture Compass or Guided Journaling?

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, and Guided Journaling daily. Most recently, Scripture Compass was updated on October 23, 2026 and Guided Journaling on October 19, 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.*