Comparison

Echo Prayer vs Prayer Journal

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

Head to head
About

Echo Prayer

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
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Echo exists to help you pray. We believe that prayer is a powerful and effective way for us to connect with God. If you're anything like us, the biggest obstacles that keep you from praying are difficulty organizing or keeping a list of your prayers, and then actually remembering to pray for those things when life gets busy. Echo was created to solve these problems, and to give you space to engage with your Creator. We want to help you pray without ceasing. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + KEEP TRACK OF ALL YOUR PRAYERS Echo lets you keep a list of every single one of your prayers. You can add as many prayers as you want, categorize them, delete old prayers, and even mark prayers as answered so you can see how God is working (and remember to thank Him!). SHARE PRAYER REQUESTS WITH OTHERS You have the ability to share prayer requests with other individuals or groups. Share prayers with friends and family privately, or create a group to communicate together. Sharing works great for small groups or focused communities committing to pray for each other throughout the week. REMIND YOURSELF TO PRAY You can easily set up push notifications or emails to remind you to pray for your prayers, prayers that others have shared with you, or prayers from your groups. Reminders help you engage with God throughout the week, even when you find yourself busy with life. PRAY WITHOUT DISTRACTION Echo gives you the ability to "Pray Now" which gives you a clear, focused way to pray. Choose what you would like to pray for and optionally set a timer for how long you want to pray. NOTIFY PEOPLE WHEN YOU’VE PRAYED FOR THEM After praying for someone, send out a notification to let them know you’ve prayed for their shared prayer. You get the option of sending out a message of encouragement after praying for them in the “Pray Now” portion of the app. FOLLOW & PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTRY With Echo Feeds, you can follow any ministry and pray for them! If you are a church or ministry, replace your old-school prayer chain or email list with a platform that is beautiful, organized, powerful and instant. Send real-time updates to your network, and connect your community in prayer. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Echo Plus+ Membership We offer many features for free, but to access all the features in Echo, you will need a paid subscription. It's an in-app purchase that renews monthly or yearly (your choice), and starts with a 14-day free trial. Learn more about Echo Plus+ here: https://new.echoprayer.com/echo-plus Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period for a publication will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication (this isn't applicable to Echo, but we have to include it in the fine print anyway). Terms of service: https://new.echoprayer.com/legal/terms-of-service + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Prayer connects us. There is something beautiful and exciting that happens when we see God answer prayers. As we see prayers answered, our faith gets stronger, which in turn causes us to pray even more and feel even more empowered to share what God is doing. We’d love to connect with you and your story. Feel free to interact with us on Twitter, Facebook, or email: Instagram: @echoprayer Facebook: facebook.com/echoprayer Twitter: @EchoPrayer_ Email: contact@echoprayer.com

About

Prayer Journal

Cultivate a spiritual practice by transforming your prayers into a visual garden. This app offers daily prompts, personal letter writing to God, and guided reflections to foster faith, hope, and gratitude. Watch your devotion grow with each entry, creating a tangible representation of your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Daily prompts for prayer and reflection
  • Visual prayer garden that grows
  • Personal letters to God
  • Spiritual reflection and meditation tools
  • Encouraging daily reminders
  • Optional community inspiration
Features
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Plant a Flower with Every Prayer Turn your daily prayers into a blooming garden of faith, hope, and gratitude. Dear God helps you transform your spiritual journey into something you can see, nurture, and grow. Each letter you write becomes a flower in your very own prayer garden — a living reflection of your devotion and reflection. Features that Inspire Daily Growth: - Daily Prompts & Questions: Thoughtful prompts guide your prayers, reflections, and gratitude, helping you build a consistent devotional habit. - Visual Prayer Garden: Watch your garden flourish with every letter you write. Each flower represents a prayer, reflection, or moment of hope. - Personal Letters to God: Express your heart in private letters. Write about your blessings, challenges, and prayers in a safe, personal space. - Spiritual Reflection & Meditation: Use the app for mindfulness, worship, and contemplation. Reflect on your journey and track your spiritual growth. - Encouraging Reminders: Gentle notifications help you stay consistent and inspired in your daily spiritual practice. - Community Inspiration (Optional): Share your garden blooms anonymously and discover uplifting letters from others to inspire your own prayers. Perfect For: - Anyone seeking a meaningful devotional or journaling habit - People who want to combine prayer with reflection and meditation - Those looking for daily inspiration, hope, and spiritual growth - Users who enjoy cultivating mindfulness, gratitude, and faith Benefits You’ll Love: - Strengthen your connection with God through written reflection - Build a daily habit of devotion, meditation, and spiritual mindfulness - Experience tangible growth as your prayer garden flourishes - Find peace, hope, and inspiration in your daily letters and reflections - Start your journey today. Plant your first flower with your first prayer and watch your faith, gratitude, and spiritual growth blossom every day with Dear God. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Echo Prayer4 screens
Prayer Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Echo Prayer at 22K against Prayer Journal's 346. Echo Prayer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Prayer Journal's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Echo Prayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Prayer Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Echo Prayer against 4.9 for Prayer Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Prayer has 22K ratings behind it against 346, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Echo Prayer's written reviews are positive against 96% of Prayer Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, Prayer Journal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Echo Prayer versus Prayer Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcho PrayerPrayer Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings)4.9 (346 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews95.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better346
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB21 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThe Parable GroupNamu

Customer experience

Echo Prayer

All ratings21,658 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.7%

Prayer Journal

All ratings346 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

Echo Prayer

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Prayer Journal

From 346 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Helpful for prayer journaling
  • 🙏 Promotes spiritual connection
  • 📝 Easy to write and express thoughts
  • 🌱 Calming and reflective experience
  • 📚 Ability to read others' prayers

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Difficulty deleting account
  • 💰 Paid features may be required

Bugs and requests

Echo Prayer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Prayer Journal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Missing past prayer entries
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable prayer collections
  • Export/backup prayer history
  • More free features

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Echo Prayer

Subscriptions7
  • Echo Plus+14 Days trial4 variants$2.991 Month
  • Echo Plus+14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Echo Plus+14 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Echo Plus+14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Echo Plus+14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Echo Plus+14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Echo Plus+7 Days trial$14.991 Year
10 purchases

Prayer Journal

Subscriptions6
  • Become a Fellow$3.991 Month
  • Dear God Fellow$4.991 Month
  • Become a Fellow7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Dear God Fellow1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Dear God Fellow3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Dear God Fellow7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Christmas Flowers$2.99
  • Flower Collection Vol.1$3.49
  • Become a Fellow$29.99
Show 1 more
  • Dear God Fellow$59.99

Questions

Is Echo Prayer free?
Echo Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prayer Journal free?
Prayer Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Echo Prayer or Prayer Journal?
Prayer Journal is rated higher. Echo Prayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Prayer Journal averages 4.9 from 346 ratings.
Do Echo Prayer or Prayer Journal have ads?
Neither Echo Prayer nor Prayer Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Echo Prayer or Prayer Journal?
Echo Prayer ships an update monthly, and Prayer Journal every 11 days. Most recently, Echo Prayer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Prayer Journal on September 25, 2026.

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