Financial Issues vs NBW Ministries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Financial Issues
Manage your finances according to biblical principles with this app. Access live and on-demand content, educational resources, and tools for biblically responsible investing. Connect with a community focused on faithful stewardship.
- Live and on-demand financial show
- Biblically responsible investing tools
- Portfolio tracker
- Educational videos and articles
- Partner-exclusive content and advice
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The Financial Issues app empowers Christians to manage their finances in alignment with biblical principles. Access live broadcasts, on-demand content, and a suite of tools designed to guide you in faithful stewardship. Features: Live & On-Demand Content: Watch or listen to the Financial Issues show, hosted by financial advisor Shana Burt, providing insights on the economy, markets, and investments from a biblical perspective. Biblically Responsible Investing Tools: Utilize the Portfolio Tracker™, asset allocation models, and curated stock lists to ensure your investments align with your faith. Educational Resources: Access instructional videos, Bible studies, and articles to deepen your understanding of financial stewardship. Partner-Exclusive Content: Gain access to exclusive resources, including buy/sell alerts, partner conference calls, and the "Ask Shana" feature for personalized financial advice. Join a community committed to honoring God through wise financial decisions.
NBW Ministries
Access all ministry content, including podcasts, videos, and event information, conveniently in one location. Stay connected with the latest updates and resources from the ministry on the go.
- Podcast access
- Video library
- Event listings
- All content in one place
- On-the-go accessibility
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Keep up with all of NBW Ministries' podcasts, videos, and events! All ministry content is now in one place, easily accessible on the go. Mobile app version: 6.21.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Financial Issues at 311 against NBW Ministries's 19. NBW Ministries's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NBW Ministries holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Financial Issues has 311 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Financial Issues's written reviews are positive against 100% of NBW Ministries's.
Financial Issues ships an update every 2 months, NBW Ministries every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Financial Issues | NBW Ministries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (311 ratings) | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 311 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries | Not By Works, Inc. |
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Financial Issues
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In-app purchases
Financial Issues
No in-app purchases
NBW Ministries
No in-app purchases
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