# SBN NOW vs FortegraPerks

The clearest difference is monetization model: FortegraPerks at free against SBN NOW's free with in-app purchases. FortegraPerks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). SBN NOW's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

FortegraPerks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBN NOW has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SBN NOW ships an update every 6 weeks, FortegraPerks every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBN NOW | FortegraPerks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbn-now/id1086730150/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortegraperks/id1444858082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Swaggart Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/839561928) | [Generations Gold, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575853988) |

## What reviewers say

### SBN NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbn-now/id1086730150)

Stream live and on-demand Christian content from the Sonlife Broadcasting Network in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Enjoy original programming, search by speaker or singer, and download content for offline viewing.

**Highlights:** Live streams in multiple languages, Video on demand library, Search by speaker or singer, Closed captioning, Offline viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Powerful preaching and anointed worship
- 🕍 Church experience at home
- 🙏 Spiritual nourishment and growth
- 🎶 Excellent music and singing
- 📚 Comprehensive Bible teaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues with app (login, donating, etc.)
- 🙍‍♀️ Lack of personal response from ministry

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Inability to change account information
- Donating and purchasing functionality problems

**Requested features**

- Sleep timer for overnight listening
- Ability to save password in app
- Separate section for Loren Larson sermons
- Music-only audio option
- Grouping of programs by Bible topic or book


### FortegraPerks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortegraperks/id1444858082)

Access exclusive membership benefits, including local savings, discounts, and rebates on everyday products and services. Features a Personal Mobile Concierge® and Identity Theft Restoration Rescue® program for added convenience and security.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Local and national savings, Identity Theft Restoration Rescue®, Personal live Concierge service, GPS location search for deals, eGift Cards for instant redemption

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBN NOW free?

SBN NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FortegraPerks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SBN NOW or FortegraPerks?

FortegraPerks is rated higher. SBN NOW averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while FortegraPerks averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do SBN NOW or FortegraPerks have ads?

Neither SBN NOW nor FortegraPerks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SBN NOW or FortegraPerks?

SBN NOW ships an update every 6 weeks, and FortegraPerks every 2 months. Most recently, SBN NOW was updated on November 2, 2026 and FortegraPerks on November 2, 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.*