Hallow Alternatives: 7 Prayer Apps Worth Trying
Hallow is the best-known Catholic prayer app, but it is Catholic-only, costs $69.99 a year after the trial, and is built around guided audio for one listener. If you want a different tradition, a lower price, or a free tier you can actually live in, here are seven alternatives worth trying — including honest notes on where each one fits.
The best Hallow alternatives at a glance
Every app below is a real, actively-maintained option in 2026. Prices are the publicly listed subscription; free tiers vary widely.
| App | Best for | Price | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosko | Multiple traditions in one app | Bosko Plus subscription | Yes — 5 AI messages/day + core features |
| Bible Chat | AI Bible conversations | From about $4.99/week | Limited |
| Amen | Free Catholic prayer | Free | Fully free |
| Laudate | A Catholic reference toolbox | Free | Fully free |
| iBreviary | Liturgy of the Hours | Free | Fully free |
| Pray.com | Faith-based sleep & audio | Subscription | Limited |
| Lectio 365 | Daily guided devotional | Free | Fully free |
Bosko — for people who don't fit one tradition
Bosko is the closest thing to Hallow for Christians who aren't (or aren't only) Roman Catholic. You pick your tradition at the start — Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Reformed, or Evangelical — and the whole app adapts: an interactive Rosary for Catholics, a Chotki (Jesus Prayer rope) for the Orthodox, the Daily Office for Anglicans and Lutherans, catechism study for the Reformed, and Scripture memory for Evangelicals.
It also includes an AI companion grounded in your tradition, a full Bible in 30 translations, daily readings, and a liturgical calendar — in 18 languages. The free tier gives you the Rosary, Chotki, Daily Office, Bible, and five AI messages a day; Bosko Plus removes the AI limit and unlocks the full guided-prayer library. There is no weekly-billing funnel.
Free Catholic alternatives: Amen, Laudate, iBreviary
If you specifically want a free Catholic app, three stand out. Amen (from the Augustine Institute) is a polished, fully-free prayer and Rosary app. Laudate is a long-running free toolbox — readings, prayers, the Rosary, and reference texts in one place. iBreviary is the go-to free app for praying the Liturgy of the Hours. None has Hallow's production polish, but all three are free forever.
How to choose
If you want guided audio meditations and you're Catholic, Hallow is still excellent — the alternatives here are about fit, not because Hallow is bad. Choose Bosko if you want more than one tradition, an AI companion, or a genuinely usable free tier. Choose Amen or Laudate if free-forever matters most. Choose iBreviary for the Hours, Bible Chat for AI-first Bible conversations, and Lectio 365 for a single daily devotional habit.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free alternative to Hallow?
- Yes. Amen, Laudate, and iBreviary are fully free Catholic apps, and Bosko has a free tier that includes the Rosary, Chotki, Daily Office, Bible, and five AI messages a day.
- What is the best Hallow alternative for non-Catholics?
- Bosko, because it adapts to Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Reformed, and Evangelical traditions as well as Catholic — most prayer apps serve only one.
- How much does Hallow cost?
- Hallow's subscription is publicly listed at about $69.99 per year after a free trial.
