# Crossroads Anywhere vs Royal Studio

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crossroads Anywhere at every 3 weeks against Royal Studio's every 10 months. Crossroads Anywhere also leads on ratings volume (556 vs 66). Royal Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Royal Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossroads Anywhere has 556 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Crossroads Anywhere's written reviews are positive against 100% of Royal Studio's.

Crossroads Anywhere ships an update every 3 weeks, Royal Studio every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossroads Anywhere | Royal Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-anywhere/id1029478803/reviews) | **[5.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-studio/id6670177951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **556** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 107 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossroads Community Church, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/958649473) | [Royal Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462421503) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossroads Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-anywhere/id1029478803)

Develop a daily spiritual routine with scripture reading, prayer, and gratitude exercises. Connect with a community of faith-followers, share insights, and find encouragement through shared prayer requests. Explore a variety of spiritual resources to deepen your faith.

**Highlights:** Daily scripture reading and reflection, Journaling and verse highlighting, Prayer requests and encouragement, Daily gratitude exercises, Community sharing and engagement, Access to videos, podcasts, and articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helps build spiritual habits
- 💡 Connects with church community
- 📖 Aids in scripture reading and understanding
- 🙌 Encourages prayer and gratitude
- 🎨 Provides uplifting content (sermons, music, articles)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding content or navigating app
- 🔒 Requires too much personal information to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when listening to podcasts
- Apple TV app not consistently showing current service

**Requested features**

- Add option to go back to past dates
- Improve landscape/iPad support
- Add more organization and segmentation of content
- Include current sermon series content
- Add daily challenges or assignments


### Royal Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-studio/id6670177951)

Easily book and pay for barber and grooming services. View the full service menu, check real-time availability, and manage your appointments with just a few taps. Receive reminders and get directions to your next grooming session.

**Highlights:** View service menu and prices, Check availability and book appointments, Secure in-app payments and tipping, Appointment reminders and notifications, Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel), Get directions to the studio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossroads Anywhere free?

Crossroads Anywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Royal Studio free?

Royal Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crossroads Anywhere or Royal Studio?

Royal Studio is rated higher. Crossroads Anywhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 556 ratings, while Royal Studio averages 5.0 from 66 ratings.

### Do Crossroads Anywhere or Royal Studio have ads?

Neither Crossroads Anywhere nor Royal Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossroads Anywhere or Royal Studio?

Crossroads Anywhere ships an update every 3 weeks, and Royal Studio every 10 months. Most recently, Crossroads Anywhere was updated on October 24, 2026 and Royal Studio on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*