Versiah vs Pray.com: a faith audio library or a Bible you can ask (2026)
Choose Pray.com if you want a large library of Christian audio: daily prayers, dramatized Bible stories, sermons and podcasts from well-known pastors, and communities where you can post prayer requests. Choose Versiah if you want to ask the Bible your own questions and get answers that cite exact verses you can open in context, by text or live voice call. Both are free to start, with paid options for more.
The short answer
Pray.com is a faith audio library: prayers, Bible dramas, sleep content and teaching from pastors you may already know. Versiah is a Bible you can talk to: you ask, and it answers from Scripture with every verse cited so you can read it in context. If you want to listen to trusted voices and pray with a community, Pray.com has a lot for you. If you want to understand what the Bible itself says about your questions, try Versiah.
Versiah is our app, so read our view with that in mind. Pray.com details come from its official website, help center and App Store listing as of September 2026.
At a glance
| Feature | Versiah | Pray.com |
|---|---|---|
| AI answers with exact verse citations | Yes. Every answer cites exact verses you can open in context, checked against the Bible text | An AI chat for Bible questions is not described on its App Store listing |
| Voice conversation | Live voice calls, with the passages it reads shown on screen | No; a large library of audio to listen to |
| Bible text and translations | Seven public-domain translations, including BSB, KJV and Douay-Rheims | Free text Bible in the app |
| Audio Bible | Five reading voices, offline reading | 250+ audio Bible stories by voice actors; premium Bible readings by James Earl Jones and Charlton Heston |
| Daily content | A daily word: a short verse and reflection with a Listen button | Daily verse, Daily and Nightly Prayer, Bible in a Year with Jack Graham |
| Teaching | Ministry Guides you can ask questions of | 100+ podcasts, sermons and services from pastors and teachers |
| Prayer and community | Fellowship: live rooms for prayer, Bible study or worship | Communities where you post prayer requests and pray with others |
| Pricing model | Free download; paid plan by subscription or one-time Bible Pass | Free version with ads; Pray Premium, a family plan and a no-ads option |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone, iPad, Android and the web |
| App languages | English, French, Spanish | English, Spanish |
| Best for | Asking questions and reading the answers in Scripture | Listening to prayers, Bible dramas and sermons |
Where Pray.com shines
Pray.com is built around listening, and it has gathered a remarkable range of voices and formats in one place.
- Well-known teachers. More than 100 podcasts from Christian teachers such as Tony Evans and Chip Ingram, plus sermons and services from pastors.
- The Bible as drama. Over 250 audio Bible stories performed by voice actors, from Genesis to Revelation, and premium readings like James Earl Jones Reads the Bible.
- Prayer through the day. Daily, Noon and Nightly Prayer, Meditative Prayers, and 21-day prayer programs on topics like anxiety and gratitude.
- Sleep content. Bedtime Bible Stories and Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes.
- Praying together. Its help center describes communities where you can post prayer requests, pray with others and donate to your community.
- A useful free tier. The daily verse, Pray Radio, podcasts, sermons, the text Bible and community prayer are free, according to its help center.
If you learn best by listening, or you want the voices of pastors you trust on your commute, Pray.com has far more of that than Versiah.
Where Versiah is different
An audio library is wonderful when you want to be fed. But sometimes you have a specific question and no episode quite answers it. Versiah is for those moments. The idea is simple: what if your Bible was your friend, one you could tell anything, at any hour?
Your question, answered from Scripture
Versiah answers with real verses and teaching straight from the Bible. Every answer cites exact verses you can open and read in context, and references are checked against the actual Bible text, so it does not invent verses.
A conversation, not a playlist
Live voice calls let you talk to Versiah out loud and hear it answer. As it reads a passage, the words appear on screen so you can follow.
A full Bible for reading and study
- Seven translations: BSB, KJV, WEB, ASV, Douay-Rheims, Louis Segond 1910 (French) and Reina-Valera 1909 (Spanish).
- Audio Bible with five reading voices, and offline reading.
- Study verse: tap any verse to explore its meaning and context.
- Group prep: ask for passages on a topic to prepare a small group or Sunday study.
Teaching you can ask questions of
With Ministry Guides, ministers turn their sermons, books and studies into a Guide you can question. Answers quote their teaching and the Bible exactly, keeping Scripture, the minister’s words and the app’s reflection clearly apart. A Guide is not the minister speaking.
Live rooms
Fellowship rooms are live spaces for prayer, Bible study or worship. Start one for your family or small group, and come to share or just listen.
Where Versiah falls short: it is new in 2026, with a smaller community. It has no podcast library, no dramatized Bible and no celebrity-narrated audio. It is a study companion, not a pastor, and not a replacement for church or for reading the Bible yourself.
Pricing
Pray.com: free to download, with a free version that includes ads. Pray Premium unlocks the full audio library, and its help center describes a family plan for up to six people and a separate no-ads subscription. It says it mainly offers annual plans. As of September 2026, its US App Store listing shows Premium Subscription purchases at $1.99 and $7.99, Premium (No Ads) at $14.99, and Pray Bible Experience at $49.99 to $109.99, without naming billing periods, so check the app for current pricing.
Versiah: free to download. Full access is a paid plan, either an in-app subscription or a one-time Bible Pass bought on the website that never renews automatically. A Bible Pass can also be given as a gift.
Who should choose which
- Choose Pray.com if you love Christian audio: sermons, podcasts, Bible dramas and guided prayer from well-known voices.
- Choose Pray.com if you want a community space to post prayer requests and pray for others.
- Choose Versiah if you have questions you want answered from Scripture, with every verse cited so you can check it.
- Choose Versiah if you want a full Bible reader, live voice calls, or live rooms to pray and study with your group.
Using both
The two apps work well side by side. Listen to a sermon or a Bible drama on Pray.com, then open Versiah to read the passage it came from and ask about the parts you want to understand. If praying with others matters to you, our guide to praying with others online has practical ideas, and our roundup of the best prayer apps covers more choices.
Questions people ask
Is Pray.com free?
Yes, Pray.com is free to download and use for the daily verse, Pray Radio, podcasts, sermons, the text Bible and community prayer requests, with ads. Pray Premium unlocks content such as Bedtime Bible Stories, Biblical Sagas and premium Bible readings.
How much is Pray.com Premium?
Pray.com’s help center says it mainly offers annual plans, plus a family plan and a no-ads option. As of September 2026, its US App Store listing shows Premium purchases at $1.99 and $7.99 and a no-ads option at $14.99. Check the app for the current price in your region.
Does Pray.com use AI?
Pray.com’s App Store listing does not describe an AI chat for Bible questions as of September 2026. The app centers on audio prayers, Bible stories, podcasts and community. Check their site for the latest features.
Is Versiah better than Pray.com?
For listening to sermons, podcasts and Bible dramas, Pray.com has much more. For asking your own questions and reading the verses behind each answer, or for talking out loud, Versiah is built for that. Versiah is our app, so try both.
Can I use Pray.com and Versiah together?
Yes. Many people listen to teaching in one app and use a Bible app to read the passages and ask questions. Both are free to download.
Which is better for Bible study?
Pray.com offers plenty of teaching to listen to, including Bible in a Year with Jack Graham. Versiah is better for studying a passage yourself: tap any verse to explore its meaning and context, or gather passages on a topic for a group study.
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