When your thoughts won't quiet at 2 AM and the usual Bible apps feel like too much, Samaritan offers something different — a calm, voice-first space to talk through what's weighing on you and hear Scripture speak back.^1
Samaritan is a Christian AI voice companion built for the anxious, the overwhelmed, and anyone whose faith feels distant right now. Open the app, speak naturally about what's on your mind — worry, doubt, gratitude, confusion — and Samaritan responds with Scripture-rooted guidance that meets you where you are. It listens first and points to God's Word second, in a steady, non-judgmental tone.^2
Built by Samaritan Labs, LLC, the app launched in early 2026 and is available exclusively on iPhone. The original submitter, Catherine, described building the app from her own experience growing up in a restrictive Catholic environment that drove her away from faith for years — Samaritan is the app she wishes she'd had during that season. There are no streaks and no gamification, just a steady place for reflection and prayer.[^3] Core features include AI-powered Bible chat conversations, prayer support for hard moments, daily devotionals, faith-based journaling, and verse-by-verse study with simple explanations. The app describes its approach as Scripture-first, not opinion-first, and it explicitly says it is not a replacement for therapy or pastoral care.^1
Samaritan is free to download, with a free trial. Deeper features use optional in-app subscriptions billed through Apple on weekly or yearly plans, with family options where offered. See the pricing details on the Samaritan website and in the App Store listing.^1
The company tithes 10% of all subscription revenue directly to Christian causes through a partnership with InFaith, a national mission organization.^1
Why Christians Love ItApp Store reviewers describe finding Samaritan in hard seasons — stress, a breakup, nights when their thoughts would not settle — and say its Scripture-grounded, personalized responses felt different from a general-purpose chatbot and helped them return to God's Word.^2
Notable- iOS only (iPhone), requires iOS 26.1 or later^2
- Free to download with a free trial, then optional subscription plans including family options^1
- Launched February 2026^2
- 10% of subscription revenue tithed to Christian causes via InFaith^1
- No Android version and no web app currently^2
Platforms: iOS Pricing: Free download and trial, then subscription
[^3]: Submission origin story from Catherine, submitter
