Comparison

First vs FOR THIS

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

Head to head
About

First

Features
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Seek before you scroll. Choose the apps that usually win your morning. First holds them while you read Scripture at an unhurried pace. When the reading ends, the choice is yours: leave the apps closed, or go on with your day. If the apps never open, the morning still happened. Leave them closed for an hour and a flower opens in your garden. Every flower is worth the same. Nothing is counted, ranked, capped, or sold. You can go on with your day whenever you choose. An optional prayer keeps the passage in view before that choice. Highlight a verse, write a note, or return to your saved passages. A quiet breathing pause and optional ambient sound can help you settle in; silence is always an option. FIRST IS FREE Daily reading, app protection, prayer, saved verses and notes, and the garden are free. FIRST PRO Read the Bible at your own pace, follow a book in order, and revisit your reading history and dashboards. Missing a day never creates catch-up debt. Everything stays on your iPhone: no account, no server, nothing to sign in to. First uses Apple's Screen Time permission to shield the apps you choose. You can withdraw permission in Settings. Scripture is the World English Bible, dedicated to the public domain. Terms of Use (EULA): https://firstdaily.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://firstdaily.app/privacy/

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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

Screenshots

First4 screens
FOR THIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FOR THIS at every 2 days against First's every 6 days. FOR THIS also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First ships an update every 6 days, FOR THIS every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
First versus FOR THIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstFOR THIS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosiah David MaraatKatie Hamilton

In-app purchases

3 purchases

First

Subscriptions2
  • First Pro$2.991 Month
  • First Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • First Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

FOR THIS

Subscriptions2
  • FOR THIS Monthly$7.991 Month
  • FOR THIS Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is First free?
First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOR THIS free?
FOR THIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First or FOR THIS have ads?
Neither First nor FOR THIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First or FOR THIS?
First ships an update every 6 days, and FOR THIS every 2 days. Most recently, First was updated on September 28, 2026 and FOR THIS on September 28, 2026.

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