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Hallow vs Glorify
A head-to-head look at Hallow and Glorify — ratings, pricing, platforms, and which one is the better fit for you.
Hallow
The largest Catholic prayer app in the world, by a wide margin — and the one that has reshaped what a guided prayer app is allowed to feel like.
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Glorify
The Christian app that feels like Calm — five-minute devotionals, ambient worship, sleep stories, and a guided journal in one beautifully designed package.
Read the full review →Hallow vs Glorify: at a glance
| Hallow | Glorify | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Starting price | Free, then $69.99/yr Hallow+ | Free, then around $59.99/yr (Glorify+) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | iOS · Android · Web · Apple Watch · CarPlay | iOS · Android |
| Developer | Hallow, Inc. | Glorify App Ltd (founded by Henry Costa) |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019 |
| Best for | Catholics who want a daily prayer habit | Christians who already use Calm or Headspace |
Which should you choose?
Hallow
If you want a Catholic prayer app, this is the one to start with. Hallow has more content, better production, and a deeper bench of hosts than any competitor — and the free tier alone is enough to build a daily prayer habit.
Choose Hallow if: catholics who want a daily prayer habit; anyone curious about catholic prayer forms.
Glorify
Glorify has quietly become the favorite of Christians who already use Calm or Headspace and want a daily devotional that feels like it belongs on the same home screen. The free tier is genuinely useful; Glorify+ is the upgrade most daily users end up making within a few weeks.
Choose Glorify if: christians who already use calm or headspace; busy professionals who want a five-minute morning rhythm.
Strengths at a glance
Hallow
- Best-in-class Catholic catalog — Rosary, Liturgy of the Hours, Examen, Lectio Divina, Stations, novenas, and the full liturgical calendar, all guided
- Production quality genuinely competes with Calm and Headspace — clean audio, real music scoring, and hosts who can actually read aloud
- Celebrity-led prayer that earns its hype — Jonathan Roumie's Rosaries and Wahlberg's morning prayers are the most-played sessions for a reason
- Seasonal challenges (Pray40 for Lent, Pray25 for Advent) drive real habit formation — finish-rate numbers blow past most habit apps
Glorify
- Best-in-class UX in the Christian app category — easily the most beautiful, considered interface among devotional apps
- Five-minute daily devotional that actually fits a normal morning — short, Scripture-anchored, with a single takeaway
- Sleep stories and ambient worship audio rival Calm in production quality and are genuinely useful for winding down
- Gentle, guided journal prompts that lower the friction of writing about Scripture or prayer
Frequently asked questions
Is Hallow or Glorify better?
They're rated evenly (4.9 / 5 each) and suit different needs — the breakdown above shows where each one pulls ahead.
Is Hallow free?
Yes — Hallow has a free tier (Free, then $69.99/yr Hallow+).
Is Glorify free?
Yes — Glorify has a free tier (Free, then around $59.99/yr (Glorify+)).
If you want a Catholic prayer app, this is the one to start with. Glorify has quietly become the favorite of Christians who already use Calm or Headspace and want a daily devotional that feels like it belongs on the same home screen.