Cana vs FOR THIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cana
This app helps users understand the Bible through plain-language explanations, historical context, and application prompts. It facilitates group study with discussion questions and prayer requests, and offers a daily verse with reflection. Users can ask questions and receive scriptural answers.
- Offline Bible reading
- Plain-language verse explanations
- Historical and application context
- Scriptural Q&A
- Daily verse and reflection
- Group study preparation
- Unlimited bookmarks
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Cana helps you pray with Scripture every day, the way the Church reads it. Open the app to today's Mass readings, a reflection on the Gospel, and the saint the Church remembers — then go deeper into the whole Bible, with explanations drawn from the Fathers of the Church, the saints and the Catechism. TODAY • The day's Mass readings, following the liturgical calendar: the First Reading, the Responsorial Psalm, the Second Reading on Sundays and solemnities, and the Gospel • A Gospel Reflection for every day: what is happening in the passage, how the Church has read it, and what it asks of you — with a question to pray with • Saint of the Day, with classic sacred art and a short biography • The liturgical season and color at a glance THE COMPLETE CATHOLIC BIBLE • All 73 books, including Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch and 1 and 2 Maccabees • Read in the Douay-Rheims or the World English Bible (Catholic Edition), fully offline • Tap any verse for an explanation grounded in the Church Fathers and the Catechism • Historical context and an overview for every chapter • Catechism cross-references that open the official text ASK CANA Bring a question or something you're carrying. Cana listens, answers from Scripture and the Catholic faith, and suggests a concrete next step. Turn a conversation into a personal devotional, or a multi-day plan to walk with. GROUPS Run a small-group Bible study with a ready-made session guide, shared notes and prayer requests. ALSO • A "Today's Gospel" widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with a new verse each day • Bookmarks and gentle daily reminders Cana's explanations, reflections and answers are prepared with the help of AI and can contain mistakes. They are an aid to reading Scripture, not a substitute for the teaching of the Church or the guidance of a priest. Cana is an independent app and is not an official publication of the Church. Some features require a Cana subscription, which renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cana.bible/privacy
FOR THIS
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Scripture for what you're carrying. FOR THIS is a Bible and prayer app designed to help you find relevant Scripture for what you are facing right now. Start each day with a free Daily Scripture, including the full Bible passage, biblical context with LOOK CLOSER, and a reflection for the day. When you need something more specific, bring a fear, decision, relationship, loss, question or anything else weighing on you. FOR THIS surfaces three relevant passages of Scripture, helps you understand what is happening in and around each passage, and offers reflection on how those words may meet your situation. Each personalised FOR THIS response includes: • Three relevant Bible passages • Biblical context with LOOK CLOSER • Personal reflection with WHERE THIS MEETS YOU • A concise takeaway to carry with you • A short prayer you can make your own Whether you are looking for Bible verses for anxiety, guidance through a difficult decision, Scripture for relationships, encouragement during loss, or simply a more thoughtful way to engage with the Bible, FOR THIS begins with what you are carrying. FOR THIS is designed to help you engage with Scripture thoughtfully and in context. It does not claim to speak for God, provide revelation or tell you what God is commanding you to do. Your entries and responses are not saved as an in-app history. If something speaks to you, take a screenshot before you leave it. FOR THIS is for reflection and Christian devotional use and is not a replacement for medical, psychological, legal, financial or other professional support. Access • Daily Scripture is free every day • Your first personalised FOR THIS response is free • FOR THIS Plus unlocks ongoing personalised Scripture responses • Monthly and annual subscription options are available • Subscriptions can be managed through your Apple account Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://scriptureforthis.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://scriptureforthis.com/privacy
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Verdict
Cana and FOR THIS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cana sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FOR THIS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cana ships an update every 3 days, FOR THIS every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cana | FOR THIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RYAN HALIM | Katie Hamilton |
In-app purchases
Cana
- Cana Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Cana Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
FOR THIS
- FOR THIS Monthly$7.991 Month
- FOR THIS Annual$59.991 Year









