Comparison

Daily Scripture vs Cloisters Ignatian Prayer

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

Head to head
About

Daily Scripture

This app offers daily scripture readings, meditations, and prayers based on the Gospels. It also includes daily readings from Christian books and a searchable archive of past meditations. Users can set daily alarms for reminders and access additional Bible study resources.

Highlights
  • Daily scripture readings from Gospels
  • Meditations written by Don Schwager
  • Daily Christian book readings
  • Searchable meditation archive
  • Daily alarm reminders
  • Bible study resource materials
Features
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Daily Scripture is an aid for daily prayer and meditation on the Scriptures. It provides a short Scripture reading for each day of the year from one of the four Gospel texts, followed by a meditation, written by Don Schwager based on the Scripture passage, along with a prayer and a few verses from the Book of Psalms. The app also has a daily resource, such as a reading selection from a Christian book. In addition, the app provides functionality to browse more than 300 meditation archives, bookmark meditations and reading selections for later reference and access a rich selection of resource materials on Bible study and several other Christian topics. Daily Scripture also allows you to set a daily alarm to remind you to read the meditation. The daily meditations displayed in the app are also available online at www.dailyscripture.net.

About

Cloisters Ignatian Prayer

This app offers guided meditations and spiritual exercises based on the teachings of St. Ignatius. It combines video lessons with reflective prayers to help users deepen their relationship with God and find peace in daily life.

Highlights
  • Guided video lessons on Ignatian spirituality
  • Reflective prayers and contemplation prompts
  • Daily Examen for reflection and intention setting
  • Content library with articles and sermons
  • Stations of the Cross experience
  • Bishop Sheen program collection
Features
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WHAT IS CLOISTERS IGNATIAN PRAYER Cloisters Ignatian Prayer combines a centuries-old, proven method of meditation and prayer with inspirational videos and curated experiences that help you to deepen your relationship with God and navigate the complexities of modern life. The easy-to-use app offers the benefits of a silent Ignatian retreat and can be accessed anywhere, anytime. WATCH & LEARN Select a video lesson and find a quiet, comfortable space where you can focus on learning. In each video, religious scholars discuss the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and related themes. PRAY & REFLECT After watching a video, you can take what you’ve learned and apply it to your own life and relationship with God. Start with a grace and then choose up to five prayers and reflections to contemplate. Take your time and continue to the next lesson when you’re ready. DAILY MEDITATIONS Build a daily rhythm of prayer and reflection with the Daily Examen. This companion feature to the retreat experience gently guides you through a review of your day with God, to notice graces, and set your intention for tomorrow. Add optional notes you can revisit in your history and use quiet reminders to make this simple practice part of every day. WHAT YOU GET *Guided Lessons: Religious scholars guide you through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius *Spiritual Exercises: Thoughtful questions and prayers deepen your understanding *Silent Meditation: Set aside time to pause and reflect on your own goals as you contemplate each lesson and your daily journey with God. *Joy & Well-being: A regular spiritual practice is known to ease stress and promote happiness ADDITIONAL FEATURES *The Stations of the Cross: In this poetic film, you’ll follow in Jesus’ footsteps, sense his humility, and learn the power of listening with your heart *Bishop Sheen: Get access to a curated collection of classic Bishop Sheen TV programs and discover the host’s signature wit and wisdom *Content Library: Delve deeper into your spiritual practice with articles, recorded sermons, and more

Screenshots

Daily Scripture4 screens
Cloisters Ignatian Prayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cloisters Ignatian Prayer at 5.0 against Daily Scripture's 4.8. Daily Scripture's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloisters Ignatian Prayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Scripture has 42 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Scripture ships an update every 7 months, Cloisters Ignatian Prayer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Daily Scripture versus Cloisters Ignatian Prayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily ScriptureCloisters Ignatian Prayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (42 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Servants of the WordCLOISTERS DIGITAL, LLC

Customer experience

Daily Scripture

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cloisters Ignatian Prayer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Daily Scripture

No in-app purchases

None

Cloisters Ignatian Prayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daily Scripture free?
Daily Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloisters Ignatian Prayer free?
Cloisters Ignatian Prayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Daily Scripture or Cloisters Ignatian Prayer?
Cloisters Ignatian Prayer is rated higher. Daily Scripture averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Cloisters Ignatian Prayer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Daily Scripture or Cloisters Ignatian Prayer have ads?
Neither Daily Scripture nor Cloisters Ignatian Prayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Scripture or Cloisters Ignatian Prayer?
Daily Scripture ships an update every 7 months, and Cloisters Ignatian Prayer every 5 months. Most recently, Daily Scripture was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cloisters Ignatian Prayer on November 3, 2026.

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