Comparison

Statio vs Vellum

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

Head to head
About

Statio

Features
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Statio โ€” Space for Spiritual Growth Statio is a daily practice for your spiritual life โ€” scripture, prayer, reflection, and community, woven into the rhythm of your day. The name comes from the ancient monastic tradition of pausing before worship. That's what Statio is built for: intentional moments that form you over time, not another app competing for your attention. --- START WITH SCRIPTURE Read through the Bible with a plan shaped around the church calendar. Bible Chat brings an AI conversation partner into your reading โ€” ask questions, explore the text, and go deeper at your own pace. Import your YouVersion reading history and pick up right where you left off. PRAY WITH INTENTION The Prayer Wall gives your community a shared place to lift needs and give thanks. Carry your church's prayer list with you, add your voice to requests, and mark when God answers. REFLECT EVERY EVENING Wind down with five gentle prompts โ€” Gratitude, Grace Moments, Emotions, Prayer, and Petition. The Evening Reflection gives your day a meaningful close and carries your answers straight into your journal. JOURNAL WHAT GOD IS DOING A private journal tracks your spiritual journey. Finish a study, a session, or an Evening Reflection and tap "Journal this" โ€” your content seeds the entry so you can move straight to writing. Over time, it becomes a record of how God has moved in your life. GROW WITH OTHERS Circles, Small Groups, and Family Circles give you a place to study and stay connected with the people you worship with. Gather works offline over Bluetooth when your group is together without reliable Wi-Fi โ€” no connection needed to meet. FOLLOW THE SACRED CALENDAR Advent, Lent, and the seasons of the Christian year surface on your Today screen with a study prompt. The liturgical calendar gives your personal growth a shared rhythm with the broader church. --- Statio is for people who take their formation seriously. Not a social feed. Not a notification machine. A quiet, intentional space to grow. Download free. Grow deeper.

About

Vellum

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Vellum is a peaceful space for scripture reflection, prayer journaling, and daily faith growth. Write down meaningful Bible verses, reflect on your spiritual journey, and build a deeper connection with God through a beautiful and simple journaling experience. FEATURES โ€ข Daily scripture reflections โ€ข Prayer journaling โ€ข Save favorite Bible verses โ€ข Beautiful minimalist design โ€ข Organize personal faith notes โ€ข Daily inspiration and reminders โ€ข Simple and distraction-free experience Whether you are studying scripture, writing prayers, or reflecting on your day, Vellum helps you create a calm and meaningful spiritual routine. Designed for Christians seeking a modern and peaceful faith journal experience. Privacy Policy: https://vellum.madeapps.org/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://vellum.madeapps.org/terms.html

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Statio at none against Vellum's 2. Statio also leads on device support. Vellum's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Vellum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Statio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Statio versus Vellum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatioVellum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCairn Holdings LLCSalih Turhan

In-app purchases

None

Statio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vellum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Statio free?
Statio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vellum free?
Vellum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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