# Church Times — Anglican News > Independent Anglican news, features, and commentary for church and world events. (iPhone/iPad app by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-times/id938087502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/938087500) - Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.5 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-times/id938087502/reviews.md ## What is Church Times? Informed and independent reporting of Church and world news from the Church Times. From faith schools to fresh expressions, our writers explore the questions facing the Church today. We host lively debate from voices across contexts and traditions, keeping you in the conversation. And each week we set aside space to reflect on the Lectionary readings and look at arts and culture with a faith perspective. Published every Friday, each issue also includes cartoons, interviews, book reviews, appointments and all the latest church jobs. FEATURES - Download each week’s issue to read offline - Read breaking news stories published throughout the week - Listen to the weekly Church Times podcast: interviews and comment from the editorial team - Save your favourite articles to read later - Store and access back issues for easy access - Search for specific news stories, features, jobs and appointments - Landscape and portrait view - Share articles and jobs via email and Twitter The app is free to download and includes a sample issue. To read the latest issue each week purchase a subscription. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS FOR CHURCH TIMES Choose a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to the Church Times app. - If available, you will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY POLICY/TERMS OF USE https://myaccount.hymnsam.co.uk/privacy-policy/ When you become a subscriber, you can download any issue published while your subscription is active. Tap the “Restore” button to make previously purchased issues available on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. You can update or opt out of renewal for your subscription in your iTunes Store account settings. Please note: a subscription to the Church Times app does not include subscriber access to the Church Times website. The Church Times is part of Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd, a registered charity. - For support please contact churchtimes@aimermedia.com - For general enquiries please contact marketing@churchtimes.co.uk ## Key features - Download weekly issues for offline reading - Read breaking news throughout the week - Listen to the weekly podcast - Save favorite articles - Access and search back issues - Share articles via email and Twitter ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Church Times subscription | $8.99 | per month | | Church Times subscription | $95.99 | per year | | Church Times subscription | $25.99 | per 3 months | | Church Times subscription | $50.99 | per 6 months | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-times/id938087502/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Church Times App. *2025-12-13* Paper is fine. However app continues to have major problems and crashes most of the time. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2025-08-15, version 2.2.3* Looking to get my money back. So tired of articles jumping up to the top when trying to scroll. ### 1/5 — Useless App *2025-06-27, version 2.2.3* My experience is much the same as others here. It simply barely works, is late and today refuses to let me in as a digital subscriber. Son after months of this I will not be renewing my subscription in August. DH ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2025-06-26, version 2.2.3* I am finding it impossible to access through the App. I’ve tried and tried. The previous App was so easy. ### 2/5 — Inadequate *2025-06-13* UPDATED June 2025 App seems to have been recently improved and if it works consistently I would upgrade to 3 or 4 stars. ——— May 2025 Given how much you’re paying to subscribe, this is a very poor experience. Church Times is theoretically published on a Friday but who knows when and how the app will decide to download the latest issue. I have recently got a new device with up to date os but the experience is the same. Interface: If you hold your finger even a split second too long on an article it scrolls right back to the top. All the job ads say they were published on 1st Jan, regardless of the true date. I may go back to paper subscription. ### 1/5 — Sad *2025-05-30, version 2.2.3* The new app is terrible, I have to reinstall it weekly to read the latest edition. It is harder to navigate and has made me return to the print edition ### 2/5 — Inadequate *2025-05-16, version 2.2.2* Given how much you’re paying to subscribe, this is a very poor experience. Church Times is theoretically published on a Friday but who knows when and how the app will decide to download the latest issue. I have recently got a new device with up to date os but the experience is the same. Interface: If you hold your finger even a split second too long on an article it scrolls right back to the top. All the job ads say they were published on 1st Jan, regardless of the true date. I may go back to paper subscription. ### 1/5 — Why? *2025-05-03* This was a good app but now I don’t get the new edition until Monday, I can’t read the up to date edition straight away, I have to download each section to read everything when I used to be able to pick some and leave others for later without going back through the process. I subscribe to The Tablet and it is there on Thursday, an email lets me know it’s there, it downloads and is available to read like the hard copy. Seems clear to me, use the same system for the CT. ### 1/5 — Illegible *2025-04-16* The decision to change the font from a good, clear option to a cramped, greyed-out one is baffling. It’s not even stylish. Clearly no thought has been given to those with visual impairments. I’m regretting my decision to switch from a print to a digital subscription, which was based on how readable the app previously was. ### 1/5 — Latest version of this app is incompetent *2025-04-14, version 2.2.0* The CT app worked perfectly well until the 'updates' of this calendar year. Since then, each week's edition will not download unless I laboriously log out and then log back in to my account. This applies to up to date Apple devices that should be compatible with the app, e.g., the latest 2024 11 inch iPad M2. Once downloaded, the app takes much longer to open each edition: the earlier version was much quicker to open. These issues are an example of incompetence and need to be rectified. Users are not currently getting the quality of service for which they have paid. I have now started logging into the CT website in preference to the app. Please correct these issues. ## Frequently asked questions about Church Times ### What kind of content does the Church Times app offer? The app provides informed and independent reporting on church and world news, exploring topics from faith schools to fresh expressions. It features lively debates, reflections on Lectionary readings, and insights into arts and culture from a faith perspective. Each weekly issue includes cartoons, interviews, book reviews, appointments, and church job listings. ### How can I access the latest issues and features? The app is free to download and includes a sample issue. To read the latest weekly issue, you will need to purchase a subscription. Subscribers can download any issue published during their active subscription period and access them offline. You can also read breaking news stories published throughout the week and listen to the weekly podcast. ### What are the subscription options and how do they work? Subscription options include 1, 3, 6, or 12-month plans. Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Store account settings. ### Can I read previously purchased issues if I subscribe again? Yes, when you become a subscriber, you can download any issue published while your subscription is active. If you have previously purchased issues, you can tap the 'Restore' button to make them available on your device again. This ensures you can access your saved content. ### Is the app available on all devices? The description mentions availability on iPhone, iPod, or iPad, suggesting compatibility with Apple devices. It also mentions landscape and portrait view, indicating adaptability to different screen orientations. Specific operating system version requirements are not detailed but are typical for iOS applications. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.4 — 2025-09-04 solved bugs ### 2.2.3 — 2025-05-22 Bug Fixes ### 2.2.2 — 2025-04-29 Bug Fixes. ### 2.2.1 — 2025-04-16 Bug Fixes ### 2.2.0 — 2025-04-10 Fixed Bugs ## Apps similar to Church Times | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Times: UK & World News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-uk-and-world-news/id436792321) | 1.9 (32) | Free | News | | [GB News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gb-news/id1566365113) | 4.6 (102) | Free | News | | [HistoryExtra Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historyextra-magazine/id488143654) | 4.6 (444) | Free | News | | [Daily Mail: Breaking News Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-mail-breaking-news-live/id384101264) | 4.2 (27,216) | Free | News | | [The Telegraph: UK & World News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-telegraph-uk-and-world-news/id388947468) | 4.6 (1,515) | Free | News | | [FT Digital Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft-digital-edition/id6449040684) | 4.8 (2,761) | Free | News | ## More apps by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd - [Reflections for Daily Prayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflections-for-daily-prayer/id458039066) - [Lectionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lectionary/id583885035) - [Sunday Worship](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunday-worship/id730928103) - [Daily Prayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-prayer/id818491760) - [Reflections on the Psalms: Bible notes from CofE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflections-on-the-psalms-bible-notes-from-cofe/id1024965308) All apps by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/938087500 ## Related topics [church news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/church-news) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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