# Ancient Faith

> Official app for Orthodox Christian audio, video, radio, and podcasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Ancient Faith Ministries.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-faith/id542980935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ancient Faith Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462534249)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 198 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-faith/id542980935/reviews.md

## What is Ancient Faith?

The official app of Ancient Faith Ministries, offering a wide range of audio and video programming, including three 24-hour internet-based Orthodox radio stations, live call-in programs, an extensive collection of downloadable podcasts, and access to the Ancient Faith Store.
Ancient Faith Ministries exists to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through accessible and excellently-crafted publications and creative media that educate, edify, and evangelize, leading to a living experience of God through His Holy Orthodox Church. For more information about us, please visit https://www.ancientfaith.com.

## Key features

- 24-hour Orthodox radio stations
- Live call-in programs
- Downloadable podcasts
- Audio and video programming
- Access to Ancient Faith Store

## What do users think of Ancient Faith?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 Extensive library of Orthodox podcasts and content
- 🎵 High-quality sacred music and chants
- ✨ Spiritually enriching and edifying material
- 🎯 Helpful for those discovering Orthodoxy
- 📱 Modern, clean app design and interface
- 🔄 Live radio streaming capability
- 👤 Account login feature for saving preferences

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Constant forced logout issues
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and performance
- 🎙️ Radio streaming frequently fails or cuts out
- 📍 Difficult navigation and search functionality
- 💾 Progress not saved on podcast episodes
- 🔌 Poor background streaming capability
- 📡 Streaming issues when switching networks
- 🎯 Inconsistent playback and buffering problems
- 🔄 Features removed in recent updates
- 📥 Download functionality unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login credentials not persisted between sessions
- App crashes on startup or during playback
- Radio streams stop after 20 seconds
- Playback position not saved when closing app
- App freezes when switching between streams
- Registration button unresponsive
- Streaming fails when switching between WiFi and cellular
- Downloads fail or become corrupted
- App won't play content offline
- Search function slow or non-functional
- Broken links to wrong episodes
- Playback stops when phone goes to sleep
- Duplicate audio playback from multiple streams
- App crashes when multitasking
- Error messages about loading favorites/following
- Accessibility issues with screen readers
- Incompatibility with Apple TV tvOS 17.6

**Most requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarking system for podcasts
- Search functionality for podcasts and content
- Ability to download entire podcast series
- Notifications for new episodes from followed creators
- Bulk download management
- CarPlay and Apple TV support
- Desktop/web integration with app progress sync
- Podcast series subscriptions
- Streaming quality selection for data management
- Continue listening feature that remembers position
- Listened/unlistened status tracking
- Filter by following/favorites
- Background playback without app being open
- Persistent login sessions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-faith/id542980935/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Login credentials not saved

*2026-07-01, version 7.1.0*

The login info not being saved bug isn’t fixed for me. Every time I open this app I need to re-login. Very frustrating!

### 5/5 — Great app and content

*2026-06-07, version 7.1.0*

Really amazing content and app. I can’t believe it has so many bad reviews.. it’s a free app for our faith how can you all be so critical.

### 3/5 — Content is solid, but the app could use some polishing

*2026-05-20*

The content is always top notch but the app is very buggy. It really needs work. I am constantly logged out and half the time the podcasts will not load. I try refreshing, closing it out and even reinstalling and that doesn’t make a bit of difference. 

Integration with the desktop AFR website is sorely needed. To be able to save or bookmark from the website and have it saved in the app, be able to have progress on one device be accessed on the other would be great.

### 2/5 — What's the point?

*2026-04-04, version 7.1.0*

Great idea. Poor execution. First of all, they added a login screen, which is nice because it allows you to save your favorite podcasts, just like the standard podcast apps. Except that it forgets your login and you have to login again. 

It has a daily bread section, which is awesome, except you have to play each one individually and can't just play your daily readings and saints of the day in one go. 

What's the point of this app? What gap in the field of podcast apps is it trying to fill?

Why is everything orthodox people do so poorly executed and chaotic? We're in the west now.

### 2/5 — Nice programming but…

*2026-03-13, version 7.1.0*

The app didn’t work well for me .  It doesn’t load  very quickly and froze when I tried to play the radio.

### 2/5 — Buggy App

*2025-12-31*

I love the content on this app. It is a wonderful gift to all Christian’s. But there are many technical issues that need to be fixed so I can enjoy using this app. It crashes, logs me out almost every time. I have to search for what I was listening to almost every time because it doesn’t save my progress. The app is also difficult to navigate to find things to listen to. Like when I look up Fr. Evan Armatas I have to search his full name and it still sometimes doesn’t show me all of his podcasts without going through each folder. I truly hope that y’all will improve your app so that it may minister to many more people. 
In Christ

### 2/5 — Used to Love This App

*2025-10-20*

The mid-2025 overhaul of this app eliminated the most important features of this app. The radio content is top notch, but the app constant logs you out, stops playing for no apparent reason (times out when the phone is resting?), and you can no longer broadcast to devices (speakers) in your home or vehicle. If I can’t keep it playing for more than a couple minutes unattended, this content is functionally inaccessible and the app now rendered worthless. I check back every month hoping for improvements, but so far no functionalities of the app have returned to their former utility. Very, very sad, especially for donors.

### 3/5 — Great content, app flaws

*2025-09-27, version 7.0.2*

I absolutely love ancient faith and the podcast episodes but this app is really flawed. Everytime I open it, it won't load at all and I have to uninstall and reinstall the app in order for it to work. Prayers this gets fixed soon.

### 3/5 — Radio feature.

*2025-09-15, version 7.0.2*

This would be a higher rating but for the “radio” feature. In English or Global, the radio will play for less than 20 seconds then it will shut down. 
I’ve uninstalled the app and reinstalled it twice to no resolution. 
Please fix this bug.

### 3/5 — Glitchy since updated

*2025-09-05, version 7.0.2*

Since the app was updated and reconfigured, it takes a long time to load and I have to log in again every time.   It’s a real pain.  There is something wrong.  Would be great to get that fixed soon.   Monthly donor.

## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Faith

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides a wide range of audio and video programming focused on Orthodox Christianity. This includes three 24-hour internet-based Orthodox radio stations, live call-in programs, and an extensive collection of downloadable podcasts.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It offers access to a wealth of religious media without any cost to the user.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals interested in Orthodox Christianity, whether they are looking for spiritual enrichment, educational content, or a way to stay connected with their faith through media.

### Can I access content offline?

Yes, the app features an extensive collection of downloadable podcasts, allowing you to access content offline at your convenience.

### Where can I find more information about Ancient Faith Ministries?

For more information about Ancient Faith Ministries and their mission, you can visit their official website at https://www.ancientfaith.com.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.3.0 — 2026-08-24

• Links to ancientfaith.com now open directly in the app
• Shared links take you straight to the episode, no sign-in wall
• Podcast artwork loads much faster and uses far less data
• Fixed a crash that could occur when opening the app
• Fixed errors that could interrupt saving your listening progress
• Smoother scrolling in episode lists while audio is playing

### 7.2.2 — 2026-07-30

- Fixed the bug that logged you out each time the app was opened
- Stability and appearance improvements
- Clarified a Donate Now button to the giving thermometer on the home screen

### 7.1.0 — 2026-01-02

- Fix for bug causing login to be forgotten every time the app is opened
- Recent Episodes with a dedicated page for filtering and exploring recent content

### 7.0.2 — 2025-08-25

- Added "Following" list on Library tab
- Bug fixes

### 7.0.0 — 2025-07-31

Fully redesigned and updated!
- Autoplay and queue episodes
- Choose between audio and video, where available
- Freely navigate the app while any podcast plays

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