# Streams in the Desert

> Classic One Year Daily Devotional by Mrs. Charles Cowman.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taptapstudio.dailystreamslite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taptapstudio.dailystreamslite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.taptapstudio.dailystreamslite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tap Tap Studio
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 66,123
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (4,549 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2012-04-25
- **Publisher country:** MY
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taptapstudio.dailystreamslite)
- **Website:** [https://www.taptapstudio.com](https://www.taptapstudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.taptapstudio.com/privacy.html](https://www.taptapstudio.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**Streams in the Desert** is a classic one-year daily devotional compiled by Mrs. Charles Cowman, reflecting timeless spiritual wisdom from missionary experiences in Japan. Updated for the digital age, this Chrome extension offers daily devotional readings enhanced with modern features such as voice synthesis, customizable reading modes (white, sepia, gray, black), bookmarking favorites, adding personal notes, and easy sharing across social media platforms.

Originally crafted from sermons, writings, and poetry, *Streams in the Desert* has touched countless lives since its first publication, inspiring readers worldwide. This extension brings the same refreshing spiritual touch to your browser, helping you nurture your faith and find daily encouragement wherever you are. Follow @taptapstudio on Twitter and join the community on Facebook for updates and support.

## Rankings

- #265,386 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.taptapstudio.dailystreamslite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate 'Streams in the Desert' app for its inspiring content, ease of use, and audio features, providing a cherished spiritual resource on-the-go. However, recurrent freezing issues, intrusive sound ads, and an unfavorably updated reading interface diminish the user experience. Navigation challenges like difficulty going back to previous text and losing access to past prayers also frustrate users. Overall, the app is a valued devotional tool needing updates to fix bugs, improve user control, and reduce advertisement disruptions.

### Pros

- The app provides daily devotional readings that users find inspiring, comforting, and encouraging for their spiritual growth.
- Easy to navigate with a clean, intuitive layout and adjustable font settings that enhance readability.
- The app allows for note-taking on devotionals and sharing content, enriching the user experience.
- Audio features such as adjustable voice pitch and speed are appreciated by users who use the app for listening.
- The app offers convenient access to the beloved 'Streams in the Desert' devotional, which many users have enjoyed in book form for years.

### Cons

- The app frequently freezes or glitches, causing frustration and interrupting reading sessions.
- Advertisements with sound are disruptive, especially during quiet devotional times; many users request their removal or muting.
- The new interface, particularly the 'Story Mode' or multi-page click-through format, is disliked as it hinders deep reflection and ease of reading.
- Inability to navigate backwards easily or reread previous paragraphs disrupts the thought process for many users.
- Daily prayers and verses disappear after the day ends and cannot be accessed from the calendar, limiting user access to past content.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taptapstudio.dailystreamslite)