# Echo Prayer vs BLESS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLESS at none against Echo Prayer's 10. BLESS also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Echo Prayer's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 38) and review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Echo Prayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Prayer has 22K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Echo Prayer's written reviews are positive against 62% of BLESS's.

Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, BLESS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Prayer | BLESS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-prayer/id880759027/reviews)** | [4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bless-everyday-evangelism/id1541313484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Parable Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676982134) | [Mapping Center For Evangelism & Church Growth, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486617286) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo Prayer

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

This app helps users organize and remember their prayers. It allows for tracking prayer lists, sharing requests with others, and setting reminders to pray. It also provides a focused prayer mode and enables notifications when prayers have been answered.

**Highlights:** Organize prayer lists, Share prayer requests, Set prayer reminders, Focused 'Pray Now' mode, Mark prayers as answered, Follow ministries for prayer updates

**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


### BLESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bless-everyday-evangelism/id1541313484)

This app helps you build deeper community connections by encouraging daily acts of kindness and service. It guides users through practices like prayer, listening, sharing meals, and serving others to spread love and foster authentic relationships.

**Highlights:** Daily blessing prompts, Prayer guidance, Listening exercises, Encourages shared meals, Service opportunities, Story sharing

**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 BLESS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo Prayer or BLESS?

Echo Prayer is rated higher. Echo Prayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while BLESS averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Echo Prayer or BLESS have ads?

Neither Echo Prayer nor BLESS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo Prayer or BLESS?

Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, and BLESS every 11 days. Most recently, Echo Prayer was updated on September 26, 2026 and BLESS on September 4, 2026.

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