Comparison

Vesper vs Manna · Daily Prayer

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

Head to head
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Vesper

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A passage chosen for today. Commentary that explains the context, the theology, and how to live it. A quiet space to reflect, journal, and return. Vesper is a daily companion for reading scripture slowly. No accounts, no feeds, no noise — just the text, the light of your hour, and room to sit with it. A daily passage, with depth Each day opens with a verse selected for the season and the moment. Tap through to the full chapter, expand the commentary, or begin a guided reflection that walks you from passage to journal in a few unhurried minutes. Commentary that earns its place For every passage: historical context, theological reflection, and practical application. Drawn from public-domain works including Matthew Henry's commentary and Strong's concordance, edited for clarity rather than length. Reading plans that build the habit Thematic plans on grief, comfort, the Sermon on the Mount, the women of scripture, and the seasons of the church year. Pick one, follow the streak, return tomorrow. Filtered to your tradition Choose Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Evangelical, Non-denominational, or other — and the commentary you see first respects where you read from. No tradition is hidden; nothing is forced. Five translations, four languages Read in English (WEB, KJV), Spanish (Reina-Valera 1909), Portuguese (Almeida Revista e Corrigida), or Italian (Riveduta). Switch translations as you study. Light that moves with the day The sky behind every passage shifts through dawn, morning, midday, afternoon, dusk, evening, and night — a small reminder that scripture meets you in the hour you actually live in. Share what stays with you Verses you want to remember can be shared as Story or Square images, set against any of six skies. Beautiful enough to actually post. Privacy that isn't an afterthought No sign-in. No account. No server holding your reading history or your journal. Everything stays on your device. iCloud Backup keeps your reflections safe across your own devices, in your own iCloud — never ours. Vesper Plus A 7-day free trial unlocks the full experience. After the trial: Weekly: $1.99 Yearly: $29.99 Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions on your iPhone. Privacy policy: https://tryvesper.app/privacy Terms of use: https://tryvesper.app/terms

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Manna · Daily Prayer

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Manna — Five minutes daily with Him. In an age drowned by notifications, quiet devotion has become harder. Manna isn't another habit-tracking app. It's a gentle 5-minute window each day to meet with God again. — Core Features — [AI-Guided Prayer] Tell Manna how you're feeling today (anxious, grateful, weary, seeking…). It prepares a prayer rooted in Scripture that meets you where you are. We never use your input to train any model. Your words stay yours. [ACTS Devotion · 4 stages] Walk through Adoration · Confession · Thanksgiving · Supplication, each guided by Scripture, ambient sound, and visual rhythm. Choose 5, 10, or 15 minutes — your pace. [Today's Intercession] A 31-day rotation of countries, regions, and people groups in need of prayer. Widen your prayer life beyond yourself. [Quiet Prayer] No prompts. No forms. Just open it and let breathing guide you back into His presence. For tired moments when you don't know what to say. [Rest & Sleep] (Premium) Drift off in His peace. Pick a calming soundscape — ocean, rain, forest, stream, campfire, breeze, or night — set a sleep timer that gently fades as you fall asleep, and rest in an immersive night scene with a quieting verse (Psalm 4:8). [Bible Reading] Read CUV (Simplified & Traditional), KJV, World English Bible and more — natively in-app, no login, works offline. [Prayer Journal] — Who It's For — · Christians wanting consistent devotion but unsure where to start · Bilingual Chinese-English speakers who need both languages · Those wanting quiet moments during commute, lunch, or bedtime · Anyone seeking prayer guidance without pressure — Our Promises — · No ads, ever · Your prayer content is never shared with third parties · One-tap permanent account deletion (in Profile) · Manna is not a church — it does not replace real fellowship May you be fed by His Word every morning. — Manna Premium Subscription — • Title: Manna Premium (Monthly) • Length: 1 month, auto-renewable • Price: US$4.99 per month (prices may vary by region) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.manna.garden/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://app.manna.garden/privacy.html — Contact — Email: lightdao@pm.me

Screenshots

Vesper4 screens
Manna · Daily Prayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manna · Daily Prayer at every 5 days against Vesper's every 5 weeks. Vesper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Vesper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Manna · Daily Prayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vesper ships an update every 5 weeks, Manna · Daily Prayer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Vesper versus Manna · Daily Prayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesperManna · Daily Prayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB713 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars HolmstromJIANBI CHEN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vesper

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Manna · Daily Prayer

Subscriptions1
  • Manna Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Vesper free?
Vesper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manna · Daily Prayer free?
Manna · Daily Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vesper or Manna · Daily Prayer have ads?
Neither Vesper nor Manna · Daily Prayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vesper or Manna · Daily Prayer?
Vesper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Manna · Daily Prayer every 5 days. Most recently, Vesper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Manna · Daily Prayer on October 28, 2026.

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