Comparison

Scroll for Jesus vs Holy Doomscrolling

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

Head to head
About

Scroll for Jesus

Features
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Doomscrolling trains us to keep looking for the next thing Scroll for Jesus uses that same habit to help you explore scripture one verse at a time Built with seamless and intuitive UI in mind. Find a verse you find interesting? Open the chapter to read more. From there you can navigate with arrow buttons and click the chapter button to view more chapters. Write notes and devotionals on any verses you find interesting. Scroll for Jesus will also keep track of your progress as you read. Scroll for Jesus uses the World English Bible translation for scripture, which is free for use in an app like this because it has no copyright. Show them some support at https://mljohnson.org/partners/

About

Holy Doomscrolling

Transform your scrolling habit into a daily spiritual practice. Swipe through Bible verses, reflect on their meaning, and build a consistent connection with your faith. This app offers a unique way to engage with scripture, making every interaction purposeful.

Highlights
  • Endless vertical Bible verse feed
  • Swipe to read and engage with scripture
  • Mark verses as prayed
  • Save and reflect on favorite verses
  • Track daily faith streaks
  • Personalized verse suggestions
  • Save verses into collections
Features
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You scroll for hours anyway. Make every swipe count. Holy Doomscrolling is a subscription service. The features described below require an active Holy Doomscrolling Premium subscription. Replace the endless feed with Scripture. Swipe through Bible verses, pray, reflect, and build a daily habit with God's Word, one scroll at a time. Core Mechanic Open the app like you'd open any other feed. Every swipe is a verse. Every verse is a moment with God. No lectures. No guilt. Just a better feed. What Makes Holy Doomscrolling Different Holy Doomscrolling isn't another Bible reader. It's a feed built for your faith. You don't fight the habit. You redeem it. Key Features (Holy Doomscrolling Premium) The Verse Feed An endless, vertical feed of Scripture. Swipe up, read, repeat. Pray & Reflect Tap to mark a verse as prayed. Write reflections and save the verses that speak to you. Faith Streaks Track how many days you've shown up. Build consistency one day at a time. Personalized Feed Verses tailored to what you're going through: anxiety, strength, hope, purpose, and more. Collections Save your favorite verses and revisit them anytime. Who It's For Built for people who want to: • Spend more time in the Word • Replace doomscrolling with something meaningful • Build a daily faith habit that sticks • Grow closer to God in everyday moments Closing What you feed your mind shapes your heart. Scroll with purpose. — — — Subscription Details Holy Doomscrolling Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Pricing and available plans are shown in-app before purchase and may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scroll for Jesus4 screens
Holy Doomscrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scroll for Jesus at none against Holy Doomscrolling's 3. Scroll for Jesus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Holy Doomscrolling's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Holy Doomscrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Scroll for Jesus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scroll for Jesus ships an update every 3 weeks, Holy Doomscrolling daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scroll for Jesus versus Holy Doomscrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScroll for JesusHoly Doomscrolling
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDALE MO KANGLife Development LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scroll for Jesus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Holy Doomscrolling

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scroll for Jesus free?
Scroll for Jesus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Holy Doomscrolling free?
Holy Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scroll for Jesus or Holy Doomscrolling have ads?
Neither Scroll for Jesus nor Holy Doomscrolling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scroll for Jesus or Holy Doomscrolling?
Scroll for Jesus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Holy Doomscrolling daily. Most recently, Scroll for Jesus was updated on October 12, 2026 and Holy Doomscrolling on October 15, 2026.

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