Jesus Calling

Jesus Calling is a publishing phenomenon. Sarah Young's 365-day devotional has sold tens of millions of copies, and the app brings that beloved daily reading to your phone with a clean, modern experience. Each day offers a short, comforting devotion written in the first person, as if Jesus is speaking directly to the reader, paired with supporting Scripture. The app adds real value over the book: narrated audio, the ability to favorite and annotate entries, a quarterly magazine, and access to Sarah Young's wider devotional library.

It is a freemium model with a few tiers. A seven-day free trial opens the full library, then a Basic plan (around $2.99/month) covers the core devotional and audiobook, while Premium (around $4.99/month or $49.99/year) unlocks Young's complete catalog, all companion audiobooks, and the magazine. Readers who bought the app before December 2023 keep their previously purchased content. For fans of the devotional, the audio narration alone can be worth it, an easy, soothing few minutes that fits a busy morning or a restless night.

The honest caveat is theological, not technical. Jesus Calling's signature first-person voice, with Young writing as though Jesus is speaking, is genuinely comforting to many readers but has drawn sustained criticism from those who feel it blurs the line with Scripture. It is devotional and encouragement-focused rather than a rigorous Bible study, and the community layer is thin. If the first-person style resonates with you, this is a lovely, well-made app; if it gives you pause, you'll want a more Scripture-anchored option.