# Scripture Compass vs Journalcast

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scripture Compass at 71 against Journalcast's 1. Scripture Compass also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Journalcast's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Journalcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Journalcast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Compass has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, Journalcast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Compass | Journalcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journalcast-guided-journaling/id6804230222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive 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 | 19 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 |


### Journalcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journalcast-guided-journaling/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 Journalcast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripture Compass or Journalcast?

Journalcast is rated higher. Scripture Compass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Journalcast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scripture Compass or Journalcast have ads?

Neither Scripture Compass nor Journalcast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture Compass or Journalcast?

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, and Journalcast daily. Most recently, Scripture Compass was updated on October 5, 2026 and Journalcast on October 2, 2026.

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