Comparison

Sanctuary First vs Prayer Stone

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

Head to head
About

Sanctuary First

Connect with a vibrant online worshipping community. Access daily prayers, Bible readings, podcasts, videos, and blog posts to deepen your faith. Join live events and engage in discussions with people worldwide.

Highlights
  • Live events (worship, music, book clubs)
  • Daily prayers and Bible readings
  • Podcasts and videos
  • Faith and life blog posts
  • Community music and worship songs
  • Virtual Coffee Shop discussions
Features
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Welcome to the official Sanctuary First app. Sanctuary First is a vibrant online worshipping community based in Scotland. We are passionate about exploring new ways for people to connect with God, spirituality, and one another. Download our app and take a moment to find a little sanctuary. Features: β€’ Join live events such as worship services, live music gigs, book clubs and more… β€’ Get daily prayers and Bible readings to encourage you in your walk with God. β€’ Enjoy our newest podcasts and videos featuring lively discussion, peaceful meditations, engaging stories, and other resources to help deepen your faith. β€’ Read our regular blog posts as we puzzle and reflect together on faith and life. β€’ Listen to new music and worship songs by talented artists from our community. β€’ Join The Virtual Coffee Shop and chat directly with other people from all over the world (this feature is via the Zoom meeting software) Sanctuary First is a pioneer ministry of the Church of Scotland.Β  Find out more at: www.sanctuaryfirst.org.uk

About

Prayer Stone

Features
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Pray with intention. Grow in faith, feel closer to God. That's what Prayer Stone is built for. Prayer Stone is a guided prayer and devotional app for Christians who want a calm, structured way to grow in faith, without having to figure it out on their own. It brings together a growing library of 100+ prayers, the Rosary, Lectio Divina, prayer patterns, and the complete Bible in one place. A read-along player narrates each prayer with optional ambiance, so you always have something to follow. And a daily routine with challenges that turns prayer from a good intention into an actual habit. LIBRARY β€” 100+ PRAYERS & GROWING Guided prayers, prayer patterns, the Rosary, Lectio Divina, and the complete Bible. Everything you need to draw closer to Jesus, all in one place. READ-ALONG PLAYER Press play and follow along as each prayer is read aloud, with optional ambient sound. No preparation needed. Turn the narration off whenever you want to pray in silence. THE COMPLETE BIBLE The full Bible, always at hand. Read alongside your prayers or explore scripture on your own. Highlight, bookmark, and share passages. DAILY ROUTINE & CHALLENGES A structured daily routine with short challenges that build a devotional habit. DAILY ANCHORS Each day, a curated Psalm and a quote from the Christian mystics. A small, grounding moment with God to carry into your day. SHARE WHAT MOVES YOU Turn any prayer, Bible passage, or Daily Anchor into a well-designed image. Ready to share with friends, family, or your community. PRAYER STONE PLUS Unlock the complete prayer library, all Rosary mysteries, guided prayer patterns, every voice, and all ambient sounds. Try free for 7 days β€” then $9.99/month or $39.99/year (save 67%). Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prayer Stone. For the Sacred Moments. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://prayerstone.app/app-privacy.html

Screenshots

Sanctuary First4 screens
Prayer Stone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sanctuary First at none against Prayer Stone's 2. Sanctuary First also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). Prayer Stone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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. Prayer Stone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sanctuary First asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sanctuary First ships an update every 4 months, Prayer Stone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Sanctuary First versus Prayer Stone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSanctuary FirstPrayer Stone
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanctus Media LtdChristian Kasper

In-app purchases

None

Sanctuary First

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Prayer Stone

Subscriptions2
  • Prayer Stone β€” Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Prayer Stone β€” Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sanctuary First free?
Sanctuary First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prayer Stone free?
Prayer Stone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sanctuary First or Prayer Stone have ads?
Neither Sanctuary First nor Prayer Stone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sanctuary First or Prayer Stone?
Sanctuary First ships an update every 4 months, and Prayer Stone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sanctuary First was updated on November 6, 2026 and Prayer Stone on October 31, 2026.

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