# ThyWord vs GlowVerse

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ThyWord at 104 against GlowVerse's 4. ThyWord also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). GlowVerse's advantage is chart position (#207 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThyWord sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GlowVerse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ThyWord against 4.8 for GlowVerse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThyWord has 104 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ThyWord ships an update every 4 days, GlowVerse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThyWord | GlowVerse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyword-prayer-and-scripture/id6758917669/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowverse-bible-verse-widget/id6796625654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 118 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ThyWord Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875742739) | [Everblessed Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714205996) |

## What reviewers say

### ThyWord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyword-prayer-and-scripture/id6758917669)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $3.00 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $6.00 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.00 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.00 | one-time |


### GlowVerse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowverse-bible-verse-widget/id6796625654)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers daily Bible verses, personalized prayers based on your mood, and inspiring widgets for your phone's home and lock screens. It also features an audio Bible and engaging quizzes to deepen your understanding of Scripture.

**Highlights:** Daily morning and evening verses, Personalized prayers based on mood, Widgets and Lock Screen inspiration, Audio Bible functionality, Bible quizzes and puzzles, Themed Scripture collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| glowverse | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThyWord free?

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

### Is GlowVerse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThyWord or GlowVerse?

ThyWord is rated higher. ThyWord averages 4.9 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while GlowVerse averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ThyWord or GlowVerse have ads?

Both ThyWord and GlowVerse show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThyWord or GlowVerse?

ThyWord ships an update every 4 days, and GlowVerse every 9 days. Most recently, ThyWord was updated on October 14, 2026 and GlowVerse on October 10, 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.*