Gracelight vs Hallow: A Free Anglican Alternative
Gracelight is a free Hallow alternative for people who want to read Anglican daily prayer from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Hallow centers on guided Catholic prayer and meditation. Choose Gracelight for a prayer-book reading routine; choose Hallow for guided audio, the Rosary, and Catholic devotions.
By Tilden Software LLC, maker of Gracelight. Publisher information checked . This is a comparison of documented features, not a hands-on review of the other app.
At a glance
| What matters to you | Gracelight | Hallow |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer tradition | The Episcopal Church’s 1979 Book of Common Prayer | Catholic prayer and meditation; welcomes people of every faith |
| Reading or listening | Read at your own pace with adjustable typography; no built-in audio | Audio-guided prayer and meditation sessions |
| Daily practice | Morning, Noonday, Evening, Compline, and four family devotions | Rosary, daily Gospel, meditation, and other Catholic devotions |
| Cost | Free; no ads, account, or subscription | Free prayer content with an optional subscription for full access |
| Devices | iPhone and iPad; sample offices on this website | iPhone, iPad, Android, Amazon Fire tablets, and web access |
Sources: Hallow’s FAQ: free content, subscriptions, faith backgrounds, and devices; Hallow’s publisher description on the US App Store. Features and availability can change.
A Hallow alternative for Anglican daily prayer
If you want a Hallow alternative for praying the Book of Common Prayer, Gracelight is a closer fit. It gathers the psalms, scripture readings, and prayers of the Episcopal 1979 book into a reader for iPhone and iPad.
Start with Morning Prayer or close the day with Compline. Adjust the font and text size as you read. On busier days, the four Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families offer shorter forms.
Choose Hallow for guided Catholic prayer
Hallow’s published features include the Rosary, Lectio Divina, the Ignatian Examen, and sleep Bible stories. If a spoken guide helps you pray, that audio library is a good reason to choose Hallow. Gracelight has no spoken prayers or meditations.
Hallow also lists Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, so the real difference is the tradition and how you pray it. Gracelight gives you the Episcopal 1979 prayer book to read. Pick the one whose texts fit your practice.
Is Hallow free?
Hallow offers free content, including the daily Rosary and daily Gospel, alongside an optional paid subscription. If cost is your main concern, its free content may already meet your needs.
Gracelight is free throughout, with no ads, account, or subscription.
Can I use Hallow if I’m Anglican or Protestant?
Yes. Hallow says it welcomes people of every faith background while keeping its content faithful to Catholic teaching. What helps you pray matters more than your denomination.
If you want to follow the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, try an office here. You can also use both: Gracelight for the offices and Hallow for its guided sessions.
Read an office, then choose your app
Explore Morning Prayer or Compline on this website. New to the practice? Start with how to pray the Daily Office.
Gracelight is free for iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later.
Get the app
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