# Echo Prayer vs Mt Bethel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mt Bethel at none against Echo Prayer's 10. Mt Bethel also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Echo Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo Prayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mt Bethel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mt Bethel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Prayer has 22K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, Mt Bethel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Prayer | Mt Bethel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-prayer/id880759027/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-bethel/id1430139503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Parable Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676982134) | [Mt. Bethel Church, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1430139502) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-prayer/id880759027)

Organize and track your prayers with this app. Share requests with others, set reminders, and engage in focused prayer sessions. It helps you connect with your faith and stay consistent in your prayer life.

**Highlights:** Organize and track all prayers, Share prayer requests with others, Set prayer reminders, Focused 'Pray Now' mode with timer, Notify others when you've prayed for them, Follow ministries and pray for them

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $3.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $5.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus+ | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve prayer life
- 💡 Allows sharing prayers with groups
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Convenient for quick prayer entry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Navigation could be more intuitive
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Small font size can be difficult to read

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Reminders not working as expected
- Crashes when trying to create groups

**Requested features**

- Add password protection or privacy features
- Implement Apple Watch integration
- Allow categorization or grouping of prayers
- Include a 'send to God' button for prayers
- Add ability to view prayer history and analytics


### Mt Bethel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-bethel/id1430139503)

Connect with your church family through live streams of services, online giving, and access to weekly newsletters and sermons. Engage with scripture through a built-in Bible reading plan and discover more features to stay connected.

**Highlights:** Live video of Sunday services, Online giving, Weekly newsletters, Weekly sermons, Bible and scripture reading plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Prayer free?

Echo Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mt Bethel free?

Mt Bethel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Echo Prayer or Mt Bethel?

Mt Bethel is rated higher. Echo Prayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Mt Bethel averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Echo Prayer or Mt Bethel have ads?

Neither Echo Prayer nor Mt Bethel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo Prayer or Mt Bethel?

Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, and Mt Bethel every 4 months. Most recently, Echo Prayer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mt Bethel on October 17, 2026.

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