# Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia — user reviews > 46 indexed App Store user reviews of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia by Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, rated 4.80/5 from 120 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calvary-chapel-of-philadelphia/id459832727/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calvary-chapel-of-philadelphia/id459832727.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 110 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (18 of 46) ### 5/5 — Sunday service *2019-02-02, version 4.11.0* Every time we visit family we go to CCPhilly for our service on Sunday and hear God’s Word by Joe Fosch. It’s a good teaching and we are in peace with the Lord on our drive home. I would recommend this Calvary Church. You will not be disappointed. ### 5/5 — I love CC Philly! *2018-10-17, version 4.11.0* Great teaching, genuine love-in-action, and they don’t hound you for money for 20 minutes each service ( which in turn puts the joy back in giving... not only of $ but of time and of prayers. Thanks CCPhilly! 💕 ### 5/5 — A great man and teacher *2018-07-19* I have been working on my personal relationship with Jesus for several years now at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. I just cannot say enough about Pastor Joe and his in depth, scholarly and simplistic approach to teaching the Word of God. Also, how his message went right to my heart. There are days where I know I was spoken to by Almighty God himself. I’m blessed to have found such great leadership and praise. The best worship team ever. Thank you my friend in Christ Jesus. ### 5/5 — Sandra Buck *2018-06-29, version 4.9.5* I used to listen to pastor Joe and Chuck Smith over the radio as a young adult and down through the years til later in mid years. My brother and sister-in-law started going to Calvary Chaple and brought me. To my supprise, and shock. A familiar voice , I heard. It was pastor Joe. I now go with my friend to Calvary Chaple of Philadelphia. Pastor Joe is now my pastor. Pastor Joe preaches directly from the scriptures in the Bible and is a true brother in Christ. He is inspired by God, and gifted through the Holy Spirit in his preaching of God’s Word. I love my church family and I am blessed everytime I attend there for meetings. I Thank God for Every one of my church family. Agape Love family of God. God’s Blessings. :) ### 5/5 — Pastor Joe – a faithful friend! *2018-04-13* I’ve listened to Pastor Joe since the mid-1980s when I found Pastor Chuck Smith on the radio. Calvary chapel’s system of teaching through the entire word of God is the only way to connect all the dots of life. Pastor Joe is real (no flamboyant showmanship) and his teachings are effective for application in your life. I’ve never met Pastor Joe or even been to his church, however I consider him my pastor/mentor. ### 5/5 — I’m so thankful for access to these lessons *2018-01-24* Love the teaching from this church! Five stars for that but now you don’t have the choice to repeat the audio teachings automatically. That was a feature I really liked. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2017-09-02, version 4.5.2* Great resource. Tons and tons of content, all on a really clean looking app. ### 5/5 — Good job! *2016-01-21, version 4.0.3* Love it, thanks for making this app. 🙏🏻 God Bless. ### 5/5 — Tremendous respect for Joe *2015-12-30* I have been listening to Joe for 15 years. This is quite simply the best "through the bible" teaching and preaching I've ever found. I love how plain it is and simply the app is organized. Hard to believe this is only the second review! ### 5/5 — Truly a Blessing *2015-12-02, version 4.0.3* So awesome! I use this app everyday. Thank you Lord for providing your material for free and on my phone whenever I desire. This app is truly a blessing! ### 5/5 — Learning Tool *2015-10-28, version 4.0.1* A great way to learn the Word of God ### 5/5 — Good stuff *2015-10-19, version 4.0.1* Great teaching! Love the verse by verse! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2015-09-01, version 3.26.1* Thank you CC Philly. Your open access to all of the studies blesses me every day ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2014-12-14* Pastor Joe is one of the best bible expositors I've ever come across. His ability to exegete scripture to normal folk without dumbing it down is a God given gift. You can literally listen to verse by verse teachings from genesis to revelation. The conference, and guest speaker sections are also outstanding. Best part is it's all free. If u really want to know what the bible is all about this is the app for you. ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2014-04-05* Such a great resource. It is so easy to find what book and chapter of the Bible you are looking for. And this is some of the best teaching you will hear by one of the world's greatest Bible teachers! I am honored to call him my pastor. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2014-03-10, version 3.19.2* Love this app, listen to it everyday on my drive to work. Highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Go Ye Therefore *2014-02-20* This app is a fantastic tool. Having previously attended Calvary and now living 2 hours away, I get to listen to each Sunday sermon on Monday morning. Additionally, I can learn the Scripture every other day of the week; it's all there. Thank you Jesus for the message of the Cross and it's messengers. Don't let us take these resources for granted. ### 5/5 — Calvary Chapel app review *2014-01-17* The expositional teaching and preaching are hugely appreciated in my study of the scriptures. The variety of presentations in having guest preachers, the senior preacher and different conferences help make the Word come alive and relevant. The Lord continue to bless and lead you. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crashes on Apple TV. *2023-11-05* Fast-forward does not work on Apple TV and also almost always halfway through the video It will crash forcing you to start over. ### 3/5 — Not working *2019-11-12* Ever since the most recent iOS update, I can no longer listen to any downloaded messages. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app with no success. Please fix. ### 4/5 — Good and perfect ! *2011-12-04, version 3.8.3* It's so wonderful to have such an app:) Be blessed, and thank you for your work that you have done in order to have this app! Keep going and conquer the land in the name of the Lord! ### 5/5 — Everyday I use this app *2026-06-02* Thank you pastor Joe for all your hard work and time. This app helps me everyday as I comb through God’s word! ### 5/5 — Life changing *2026-03-26* So thankful for all the work pastor Joe has put in on this app. The verse by verse is incredible for growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. ### 5/5 — Love this church *2025-08-30* Pastor Joe is a top notch teacher who gives life to the Bible and it’s stories. Love the Verse by Verse section. ### 5/5 — Game changer *2023-11-01* This app is part of my daily life and I’m so appreciative of its existence that I hate to complain, but as of late the video playback feature doesn’t function properly. You aren’t able to pause playback on the iphone version and I love seeing Pastor Joe as opposed to just hearing his voice for my daily verse by verse sessions but if you have to step away you aren’t able hold your point of progress. Also while I write this the video playback doesn’t work at all on iPad. The layout and ease of use is perfect for this app just those 2 things that I’ve had issue with. ### 5/5 — PLEASE PUT BACK VERSE BY VERSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2023-04-12* I can’t express enough how sad I was when you guys took away the verse by verse! I have grown so much in my faith by studying and listening to the verse by verse! It’s the only one that’s not boring!! Please put it back… i am very grateful to you guys and much blessing to joe focht. I have come to learn so much from him and I want to keep learning! I only got to 2 Samuel and I want to finish and keep hearing more!! I drive for work sometimes 4hrs and I put this on and it helps me avoid music that’s negative. I resort to this for insight on what god might want me to do when it’s tough. When I’m going through things I put this on and allow myself to soak up the word of god! I refer it to my friends who were like me and wanted a way to learn the Bible from a good educated speaker! I really need you guys to put it back for me. Or send me the the audios. This has been such a learning experience and I’ve experienced so much growth in my faith. Just put it back man.. 😕 so sad :( ### 5/5 — True & Genuine Teaching *2022-02-01, version 5.17.1* Even though we live on the other side of the planet we listen to Ps Joe almost daily. I just love his Fathers heart and his expounding the word. ### 5/5 — Such a blessing *2021-11-13* This app is a blessing to me and my whole family. I’ve shared with so many people. Thank you CC Philly. I particularly love the verse by verse bible exploration. Also the awesome worship sessions at the beginning of each service. Sending Love all the way from England . God bless you all. Don’t hesitate, download it. ## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great Outreach of Gospel!! *2020-06-15* I do not live in Philly area anymore, yet, this is one of my “go to” places to continue to truly learn the WORD. Anyone within a 120 mile radius needs to attend this church and become involved! God WILL use you dramatically and fulfill you in ways in unimaginable! Thank you Lord for this church and how You are using them!!!! ### 5/5 — Solid Bible teaching taught in a way that is simple to understand! *2020-03-29* I was raised as a kid in a Baptist church that was very “rigid”in the way they had worship on Sunday. It was nothing more then a religious gathering to me and I didn’t understand or care what the Pastor was saying. I was invited by a friend to Calvary chapel Philadelphia in 1989 when I was 18. I was amazed at how much different it was compared to what I “thought” church was. I was attracted to how Pastor Joe communicated the word of God and then suddenly Jesus became real to me through this church. I found a relationship with God instead of just a religious gathering of people. Thank you Pastor Joe and thank you Jesus for being real in my life! ### 5/5 — Reading your bible *2019-06-12* Who would’ve ever thought reading your bible would be the greatest sermons? Well pastor Joe did. He loves the Bible and Christ. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-31.*