Comparison

Albert Mohler vs MasterLectures

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Albert Mohler

Access daily podcasts, extensive interviews, and additional resources from a prominent theological leader. Stay informed with insightful content on faith, culture, and education.

Highlights
  • Daily podcast access
  • Extensive interviews
  • Additional seminary resources
  • Learn about R. Albert Mohler Jr.
  • Learn about SBTS
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The Official App for R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. The app contains instant access to Dr. Mohler's popular daily podcast "The Briefing", extensive interviews via "Thinking In Public," as well as additional resources from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more about Dr. Mohler and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary by visiting http://www.albertmohler.com/ or http://www.sbts.edu/

About

MasterLectures

Access thousands of professionally filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. Stream content on demand from trusted Christian scholars covering topics from biblical context to church history and ministry. Grow your faith and understanding with expert guidance.

Highlights
  • Thousands of video lectures
  • Bible and theology topics
  • Apologetics and Christian history
  • Ministry guidance
  • Original language studies
  • Expert Christian scholars
Features
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Get unlimited access to an expanding library of thousands of professionally-filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. This app lets you stream thousands of videos on demand—any time, anywhere—and comes with your membership to MasterLectures by Zondervan Academic. All videos are presented by Christian scholars you trust. Explore videos on the Bible, theology, apologetics, Christian history, and so much more. • LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE. Explore the historical and cultural context of the ancient texts, learn the interpretive issues, and discover practical application for today. Start with an introductory survey, or dig deep into an individual book. • EXPLORE THEOLOGY. From introductory videos on the nature of God, to in-depth discussions of the most challenging and mysterious topics in theology, you’ll get expert guidance from today’s leading theologians. Choose from survey-level videos on systemic, historical, evangelical, and contemporary theology, or explore specific topics in theology, like the doctrine of the Trinity the doctrine of creation, and the creeds and councils. • GROW IN YOUR FAITH. Learn how to articulate and clarify your own beliefs, and get equipped to defend your faith to others. Choose from videos from today’s leading apologists, or explore topics on Islam, science, ethics, philosophy, and more. • DISCOVER CHRISTIAN HISTORY. Gain a richer understanding of your Christian heritage. Choose from videos on every period of church history, including the key people, events, ideas, and controversies that have shaped Christian thought. • DO BETTER MINISTRY. Whether you serve as a pastor or as a volunteer, you’ll get expert guidance from seasoned ministry leaders who have faced the same challenges. Choose from videos on leadership, evangelism, small groups, missions, preaching, counseling, and more. • READ THE BIBLE IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES. From introductory videos on the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, all the way up to graduate-level lectures on syntax and discourse analysis, we’ve got you covered. Choose from beginner-level videos on Greek and Hebrew, or go further by learning Aramaic, Syriac, or Ugaritic. To access all features and content you can subscribe to MasterLectures on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/privacy

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Albert Mohler4 screens
MasterLectures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Albert Mohler at none against MasterLectures's 2. Albert Mohler also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). MasterLectures's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 81%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Albert Mohler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Albert Mohler against 4.7 for MasterLectures. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Albert Mohler's written reviews are positive against 92% of MasterLectures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Albert Mohler ships an update every 6 weeks, MasterLectures every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Albert Mohler versus MasterLectures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlbert MohlerMasterLectures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (134 ratings)4.7 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better88
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthern SeminaryHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

Customer experience

Albert Mohler

All ratings134 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative11.1%

MasterLectures

All ratings88 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Albert Mohler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MasterLectures

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot find series started
  • App doesn't remember which videos completed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a study guide for videos
  • App should remember last watched video
  • Add a rewind button (e.g., 15 seconds)
  • Add a playback speed function
  • Ability to mark videos as watched
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  • Include class notes

In-app purchases

None

Albert Mohler

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterLectures

Subscriptions2
  • MasterLecture Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • MasterLectures Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Albert Mohler free?
Albert Mohler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MasterLectures free?
MasterLectures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Albert Mohler or MasterLectures?
MasterLectures is rated higher. Albert Mohler averages 4.6 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while MasterLectures averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.
Do Albert Mohler or MasterLectures have ads?
Neither Albert Mohler nor MasterLectures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Albert Mohler or MasterLectures?
Albert Mohler ships an update every 6 weeks, and MasterLectures every 3 months. Most recently, Albert Mohler was updated on October 7, 2026 and MasterLectures on October 8, 2026.

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