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Dwell vs YouVersion:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, YouVersion had more branded searches than Dwell among bible and prayer apps worldwide. YouVersion had about 74,000 branded searches, while Dwell had 1,300. YouVersion made up 19.2% of all bible and prayer app searches we track, and Dwell accounted for 0.34%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bible and prayer apps, YouVersion appeared in three of the five answers and Dwell in two. YouVersion was mentioned before Dwell in every answer that named either.

Among bible and prayer apps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

YouVersion, about 57 searches for every 1 for Dwell

YouVersion 74K searchesDwell 1.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

YouVersion, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Dwell in 2

YouVersion in 3 of 5Dwell in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

YouVersion, named ahead of Dwell in 3 of 3 answers

YouVersion first in 3Dwell never first

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Top bible and prayer apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, YouVersion was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dwell was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. YouVersion was listed before Dwell in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. YouVersion1st
  2. Hallow2nd
  3. Lectio 3653rd
  4. PrayerMate4th
  5. Echo Prayer5th
  6. Pray as you go6th
  7. Blue Letter Bible7th
  8. Dwell8th
  9. Pray.com9th
  10. Glorify–
  11. +1 more

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
  • Glorify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Is Dwell or YouVersion more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Dwell and YouVersion 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.

Dwell and YouVersion among bible and prayer apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for YouVersion, Dwell. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBlue Letter BibleYouVersionHallowPray as you goLectio 365Pray.comGlorifyDwellPrayerMateAbideEcho Prayer
Oct 202561.3%22.5%5.5%5.5%2.5%0.47%0.9%0.47%0.4%0.32%0.12%
Nov 202561.5%22.6%5.6%5.6%2.5%0.48%0.73%0.4%0.33%0.25%0.12%
Dec 202556.3%20.7%11.4%6.2%2.8%0.45%0.67%0.67%0.36%0.28%0.13%
Jan 202657.9%25.9%5.2%5.2%2.3%0.56%0.85%1%0.45%0.38%0.17%
Feb 202651.1%18.8%18.8%4.6%3.1%0.39%0.75%1.7%0.39%0.27%0.12%
Mar 202659%21.7%7.9%5.3%2.9%0.38%1.3%0.58%0.38%0.31%0.12%
Apr 202663.4%19.1%7%5.7%2.6%0.41%0.62%0.62%0.33%0.26%0.07%
May 202664.3%19.3%5.8%5.8%2.6%0.63%0.5%0.42%0.34%0.26%0.05%
Jun 202660.7%22.4%4.5%6.7%2.4%1.6%0.57%0.39%0.39%0.27%0.05%
Jul 202663.6%19.1%4.7%5.7%2.6%2.6%0.6%0.41%0.41%0.32%0.05%
Aug 202658.6%21.6%6.5%6.5%2.9%2.4%0.47%0.38%0.38%0.29%0.06%
Sep 202663.8%19.2%5.8%5.8%2.6%1.4%0.49%0.34%0.34%0.26%0.05%

How has the Dwell and YouVersion comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • YouVersion was ahead of Dwell in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dwell’s share of searches among bible and prayer apps worldwide moved from 0.47% to 0.34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, YouVersion’s share of searches among bible and prayer apps worldwide moved from 22.5% to 19.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.

How did search popularity change for bible and prayer apps worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, YouVersion lost share of searches among bible and prayer apps worldwide, from 21.6% to 19.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dwell worldwide fell 31.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dwell’s and YouVersion’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.

Dwell

1 branded search term

  • dwell bible app

YouVersion

1 branded search term

  • youversion

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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