Abide vs PrayerMate:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PrayerMate had more branded searches than Abide among bible and prayer apps worldwide. PrayerMate had about 1,300 branded searches, while Abide had 1,000. PrayerMate made up 0.34% of all bible and prayer app searches we track, and Abide accounted for 0.26%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bible and prayer apps, PrayerMate appeared in two of the five answers and Abide in none.
Who do people search for more?
PrayerMate, about 30% more searches than Abide
Who does AI mention more?
PrayerMate, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Abide in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
PrayerMate, the only one of the two named
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Top bible and prayer apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PrayerMate was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Abide did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
YouVersion1st
Hallow2nd
Lectio 3653rd
PrayerMate4th
Echo Prayer5th
Pray as you go6th
Blue Letter Bible7th
Dwell8th
Pray.com9th- +1 more
Abide–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
YouVersion3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hallow3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lectio 3653 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blue Letter Bible2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pray as you go2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dwell2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PrayerMate2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Echo Prayer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pray.com1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Abide0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bible and prayer apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Bible or prayer app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Bible and prayer apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best prayer app for building a daily habit?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bible app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prayer app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Abide or PrayerMate more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Abide and PrayerMate by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 bible and prayer apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for PrayerMate, Abide. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Blue Letter Bible | YouVersion | Hallow | Pray as you go | Lectio 365 | Pray.com | Glorify | Dwell | PrayerMate | Abide | Echo Prayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.3% | 22.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 0.47% | 0.9% | 0.47% | 0.4% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.5% | 22.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 0.48% | 0.73% | 0.4% | 0.33% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.3% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 0.45% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.36% | 0.28% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.9% | 25.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.85% | 1% | 0.45% | 0.38% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.1% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 0.39% | 0.75% | 1.7% | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 59% | 21.7% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.38% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.38% | 0.31% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.4% | 19.1% | 7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 0.41% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 64.3% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 0.63% | 0.5% | 0.42% | 0.34% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.7% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.57% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.6% | 19.1% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.6% | 21.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.47% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.8% | 19.2% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.49% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
How has the Abide and PrayerMate comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PrayerMate was ahead of Abide in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Abide’s share of searches among bible and prayer apps worldwide moved from 0.32% to 0.26%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PrayerMate’s share of searches among bible and prayer apps worldwide moved from 0.4% to 0.34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for bible and prayer apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Abide worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for PrayerMate worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Abide’s and PrayerMate’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Abide
1 branded search term
- abide app
PrayerMate
1 branded search term
- prayermate
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