Comparison

Vesper vs Gide

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

Head to head
About

Vesper

Features
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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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β†’ [Your Name] β†’ Subscriptions on your iPhone. Privacy policy: https://tryvesper.app/privacy Terms of use: https://tryvesper.app/terms

About

Gide

Features
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Strengthen your faith one day at a time. Gide – Faith provides daily Bible verses, prayers, and reflections designed to encourage spiritual growth and help you stay connected to God throughout your day. Whether you are beginning your faith journey or looking for a simple daily devotional companion, Gide – Faith offers meaningful content in a clean and distraction-free experience. Features β€’ Daily Bible verses β€’ Daily prayers β€’ Faith-based reflections β€’ Inspirational Christian content β€’ Save favorites for later reading β€’ Simple and easy-to-use design β€’ Adjustable text size β€’ Light and dark mode support β€’ Offline access after installation Daily Encouragement Each day includes carefully selected scripture, thoughtful reflections, and prayer prompts intended to inspire hope, gratitude, courage, and trust in God. Designed for Simplicity Gide – Faith focuses on meaningful daily engagement without unnecessary complexity, helping you build a consistent habit of scripture reading and prayer. Privacy First Gide – Faith does not require an account and does not sell your personal information. Your faith journey remains private and personal.

Screenshots

Vesper4 screens
Gide4 screens

Verdict

The call

Vesper and Gide are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Vesper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Gide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vesper ships an update every 5 weeks, Gide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Vesper versus Gide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesperGide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size134 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars HolmstromPatrick Thomas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vesper

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

Gide

One-time1
  • Premium Features$0.99

Questions

Is Vesper free?
Vesper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gide free?
Gide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vesper or Gide have ads?
Neither Vesper nor Gide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vesper or Gide?
Vesper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gide every 2 months. Most recently, Vesper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gide on October 28, 2026.

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