# Echo Prayer vs Pray

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo Prayer at 80% against Pray's 20%. Echo Prayer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo Prayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pray sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo Prayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Prayer has 22K ratings behind it against 7, 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 20% of Pray's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Prayer | Pray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-prayer/id880759027/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-ai/id6448802131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Parable Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676982134) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## 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


### Pray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-ai/id6448802131)

Generate personalized prayers for any situation using advanced AI. This app offers custom spiritual guidance, strength, and comfort, transforming your thoughts into meaningful prayers. Connect with a supportive community for inspiration and solace.

**Highlights:** Personalized prayer generation, AI-driven content creation, Versatile prayer usage, Free text input for custom prayers, Spiritual community connection, Daily inspiration and guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Prayer free?

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

### Is Pray free?

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

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

Echo Prayer is rated higher. Echo Prayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Pray averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Echo Prayer or Pray have ads?

Pray shows ads; Echo Prayer does not.

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

Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, and Pray monthly. Most recently, Echo Prayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pray on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*