What it does
Glorify is a daily worship and wellbeing app designed for Christians. It provides a structured daily devotional experience that includes quotes, Bible passages, guided prayers, and music. The app aims to help users build a consistent habit of connecting with their faith through bite-sized, accessible content and a supportive community.
Where it shines
Glorify excels at creating a gentle, encouraging environment. The onboarding sequence culminates in a beautiful "Plant a new seed" animation (00:35), which reframes the user's journey as one of personal growth. This metaphor pays off when the seed sprouts after the first devotional is completed (03:49), providing a delightful sense of accomplishment. Another strong point is its community integration directly within the Bible. At 11:47, tapping a verse reveals public notes from other users, turning solitary reading into a shared exploration of scripture.
UX highlights
- Metaphor-Driven Progress: The app uses a growing plant as a visual metaphor for the user's daily streak and progress, visible on completion screens (03:46).
- Contextual Actions: When listening to a passage (01:52), playback speed and text size options are easily accessible, allowing for a personalized reading experience.
- Layered Community: The app offers multiple ways to engage, from simple prayer requests (02:32) to structured community groups and in-line Bible annotations (11:47).
- Haptic Feedback: Long-pressing on community comments (02:59) provides satisfying haptic feedback before revealing moderation options like 'Delete' and 'Report'.
- Ambient Backgrounds: Audio content players feature calming, looping background videos that can be swiped through to change the ambiance (04:41), making the experience more immersive.
- Comprehensive Journaling: The Journal (12:37) automatically collates highlights, quotes, and notes, acting as a central hub for personal reflections.
Monetization & growth
Monetization is introduced early with a soft paywall immediately after sign-up (00:49). Glorify presents a 7-day free trial for its 'Plus' subscription, showing three plan options (01:15): Annual, Monthly, and a Family Plan. The paywall's most unique aspect is the "Sponsorship Program" (00:51), which frames the subscription as an act of charity by gifting a plan to someone in need. This aligns with the app's values and adds a powerful emotional incentive. The app also encourages growth through a "Refer a friend" feature in the user profile (13:28).
Who it’s for
Glorify is for Christians looking for a structured, modern, and mobile-first way to engage with their faith daily. It caters to users who may be short on time but still want a meaningful devotional routine. The mix of reading, listening, and community features appeals to a broad audience, from those new to faith to seasoned believers seeking a fresh way to connect with scripture and others.
Notes & opportunities
The app requests App Tracking Transparency (00:07) and Notification permissions (01:21) without any warm-up screens. Adding a brief explanation of why these permissions are needed could improve opt-in rates. The community prayer section (02:32) is powerful, but moderation tools like 'Report' are only visible after a long-press, which may not be intuitive for all users. Finally, while the content is rich, the main dashboard could benefit from clearer information hierarchy to guide new users to features beyond the daily devotional.