Comparison

Review Plus vs Source Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Review Plus

Access a vast digital library of faith-based short videos covering topics like health, prophecy, and children's programs. Enjoy inspiration on demand with new episodes added weekly and the ability to cast or download content.

Highlights
  • Faith-based video library
  • Topics: Cooking, Health, Environment, Prophecy, Business, Music, News, Children's
  • New episodes weekly
  • Cast to other devices
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Share videos
Features
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Review Plus is the official video platform from Adventist Review, bringing Bible-based content straight to your screen — anytime, anywhere. Created to unite Seventh-day Adventists around the world, Review Plus deepens our historical faith and strengthens our unique identity as a people preparing the world for the soon return of Jesus Christ. Inside the app you’ll find multiple inspiring channels filled with high-quality Adventist programming, including: • Powerful sermons and worship services that point us to God’s Word • In-depth Bible studies and Spirit of Prophecy insights • Uplifting testimonies and real-life faith stories • Adventist updates from around the globe • Family-friendly children’s programs, music, health, and more Every video is thoughtfully produced to be safe, encouraging, and true to Scripture. Whether you’re watching alone during personal devotions, with your family during worship, or sharing with friends, Review Plus helps keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and the blessed hope of His soon coming. Features you’ll appreciate: • Stream live and on-demand content in excellent quality • Browse easily by channel or topic • Pick up right where you left off with your favorites • Fresh, faith-building videos added regularly Review Plus continues the influential legacy of Adventist Review — the longest-running publication in the Seventh-day Adventist Church — now in vibrant video form. It’s designed to encourage, equip, and inspire our global family as we finish the work God has given us. Download Review Plus today and stay connected to content that unites us, deepens our faith, and prepares us for the glorious return of our Savior. Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus together.

About

Source Magazine

Access a digital edition of a magazine dedicated to Scientologists, featuring stories about services, the spiritual headquarters, and community events. Enjoy exclusive videos and stay updated on the latest content.

Highlights
  • Digital magazine edition
  • Exclusive videos
  • IAS membership login
  • Notifications for new content
  • Bookmark articles and videos
  • Explore spiritual headquarters
Features
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A magazine for Scientologists from Flag, spiritual headquarters of the Scientology religion. Experience the magic of Flag at your fingertips with the Source magazine app. It’s the center of the universe for Scientologists, the pinnacle of technical perfection and the friendliest place on Earth. Now you can access all the stories about the services, the setting and the scene with a digital edition of Source magazine. Available in 17 languages. • Download and read anytime, anywhere. It’s Source magazine enhanced and optimized for viewing on your phone or tablet. • Log on with your IAS membership number to gain access to content. • Access exclusive videos. Exciting and inspiring videos take you inside Flag, giving you a glimpse into our delivery space and introducing you to people who share their life-changing wins. • Stay plugged in. As soon as a new issue or new video drops, you’ll be notified, so you’re always in the know. • Save your favorites. Bookmark any article or video for easy viewing anytime you open the app. • You are virtually there. Explore the Flag-only Rundowns, get a flavor of the restaurants, a look at the retreats, meet the community of Scientologists and stay up-to-date on all that’s happening at Flag with the Source magazine app. Tap into the inspiration Tap into the excitement Tap into Source

Screenshots

Review Plus3 screens
Source Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Source Magazine at free against Review Plus's subscription. Source Magazine also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked) and review sentiment (96% vs 87%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Review Plus against 4.9 for Source Magazine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 342 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Review Plus's written reviews are positive against 96% of Source Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Review Plus ships an update every 2 months, Source Magazine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Review Plus versus Source Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReview PlusSource Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (168 ratings)4.9 (342 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings168342 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneral Conference Corporation of Seventh-day AdventistsChurch of Scientology International

Customer experience

Review Plus

All ratings168 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.9%

Source Magazine

All ratings342 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

In-app purchases

None

Review Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Source Magazine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Review Plus free?
Review Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Source Magazine free?
Source Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Review Plus or Source Magazine?
Source Magazine is rated higher. Review Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Source Magazine averages 4.9 from 342 ratings.
Do Review Plus or Source Magazine have ads?
Neither Review Plus nor Source Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Review Plus or Source Magazine?
Review Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Source Magazine every 6 weeks. Most recently, Review Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Source Magazine on September 25, 2026.

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