Jesus Calling Devotional
authentic ratingPeople genuinely love the devotional itself, saying the readings land right on their situation for the day, and they value the audio and reading anywhere. But the app has broken trust for years: those who already bought the book and a one-time app purchase were pushed onto a monthly subscription, some lost their notes and settings, and support sometimes goes silent for two months. Beloved content wrapped in an infuriating shell.
Text average 2.33 against a store 4.86 and only 26 percent five stars is a huge gap, but it reads as loyal-reader resentment, not manipulation. Reviews are specific about their own history: bought the book, then a paid app, now asked to subscribe, lost notes, references to author Sarah Young's death.
What users love
- Readings that match the day's situation
- Audio version for reading while driving or at work
- Sense of comfort in hard moments
- Years-long daily habit
What users hate
- One-time purchase converted into a subscription
- Personal notes and settings disappear
- Support goes unanswered for weeks
- Weak flat narration
- Some verses skipped in the audio
Who it is for
Long-time readers of Sarah Young's books who want this specific devotional and audio at hand and can tolerate a subscription for familiar text
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