Best prayer apps 2026
Five well-known Christian prayer apps, compared side by side with public facts from their App Store listings and websites. Each one is good at something different, so start with what you want help with.
How we ranked these apps
We use AI-assisted analysis that combines App Store ratings and reviews, features and price, and industry search-demand and web-traffic data.
Each app gets a weighted score: rating 30%, number of ratings 25%, features and price 20%, popularity 25%. Popularity is shown below only as High, Medium, or Low.
- Hallow: Popularity High
- Pray.com: Popularity High
- Abide: Popularity High
- Echo Prayer: Popularity Medium
- PrayerMate: Popularity Medium
We make Called to Pray, so we left it out of the scores. The apps are in score order. Ratings and prices change, so confirm on each listing. We refresh this list once a year.
See also: Christian prayer apps for iPhone.
Side by side
| App | App Store rating | Price or free tier | Key features | Platforms | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallow | 4.9 (380K) | Free daily prayers. Full app: $9.99/month or $69.99/year (U.S., per its App Store listing). | Catholic audio-guided prayer and meditation: Rosary, Lectio Divina, Examen, sleep Bible stories, prayer reminders, and a journal after every prayer. | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Pray.com | 4.8 (193K) | Free tier (daily prayer, Pray Radio, podcasts, prayer requests). Premium is a paid subscription. | Daily and nightly prayers, prayer plans, Bedtime Bible Stories, audio Bible stories, Christian meditation, and prayer communities. | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Abide | 4.9 (122K) | Free to install, with in-app purchases. | Christian meditation, biblical sleep stories, a full audio Bible, daily devotions, and Bible reading plans. | iPhone, iPad | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Echo Prayer | 4.8 (21.7K) | Free. Some sharing and feed features need an ECHO+ membership. | A prayer list with tags, marking prayers answered, reminders by push or email, a Pray Now timer, shared prayer requests, and church prayer feeds. | iPhone, iPad | Sep 3, 2026 |
| PrayerMate | 4.8 (424) | Free to install. | Daily index cards from your own prayer categories, daily reminders, prayer groups, 500+ ministry prayer feeds, and Operation World country of the day. | iPhone, iPad | Oct 14, 2026 |
The prayer apps, in score order
1. Hallow
Catholic audio-guided prayer and meditation: Rosary, Lectio Divina, Examen, sleep Bible stories, prayer reminders, and a journal after every prayer.
Price: Free daily prayers. Full app: $9.99/month or $69.99/year (U.S., per its App Store listing). Rating: 4.9 (380K). Popularity: High.
2. Pray.com
Daily and nightly prayers, prayer plans, Bedtime Bible Stories, audio Bible stories, Christian meditation, and prayer communities.
Price: Free tier (daily prayer, Pray Radio, podcasts, prayer requests). Premium is a paid subscription. Rating: 4.8 (193K). Popularity: High.
3. Abide
Christian meditation, biblical sleep stories, a full audio Bible, daily devotions, and Bible reading plans.
Price: Free to install, with in-app purchases. Rating: 4.9 (122K). Popularity: High.
4. Echo Prayer
A prayer list with tags, marking prayers answered, reminders by push or email, a Pray Now timer, shared prayer requests, and church prayer feeds.
Price: Free. Some sharing and feed features need an ECHO+ membership. Rating: 4.8 (21.7K). Popularity: Medium.
5. PrayerMate
Daily index cards from your own prayer categories, daily reminders, prayer groups, 500+ ministry prayer feeds, and Operation World country of the day.
Price: Free to install. Rating: 4.8 (424). Popularity: Medium.
How to choose a prayer app
Pick the one problem you want help with. If you want guided audio, look at Hallow, Pray.com, or Abide. If you keep forgetting who you promised to pray for, a list app like Echo Prayer or PrayerMate fits. If a notification is easy to swipe away, an app that rings your phone may help. Whatever you choose, a prayer app supports personal prayer. It does not replace church, clergy, or care from people who know you.
Want to start without any app? Read how to make a prayer list, see the best prayer journal apps, or try a simple daily prayer rhythm.
Questions about prayer apps
What is the best prayer app?
It depends on what you want. Hallow suits Catholic audio-guided prayer. Pray.com and Abide lean toward audio, sleep stories, and meditation. Echo Prayer and PrayerMate are built around keeping a prayer list and remembering it.
Are these prayer apps free?
Each app on this page is free to install. Hallow, Pray.com, and Abide sell a subscription for their full library, and Echo Prayer has a paid ECHO+ membership for some features. Confirm current prices on each App Store listing.
Which prayer apps help you keep a prayer list?
Echo Prayer and PrayerMate are designed around a prayer list. Our guide on how to make a prayer list shows how to build one on paper or in an app.