# LWML vs Modern Prairie

The clearest difference is rating: Modern Prairie at 4.9 against LWML's 4.4. Modern Prairie also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). LWML's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Modern Prairie holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Prairie has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of LWML's written reviews are positive against 94% of Modern Prairie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LWML ships an update every 8 months, Modern Prairie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LWML | Modern Prairie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lwml/id1166334102/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-prairie/id6446380028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 40 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lutheran Womens Missionary League](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507241045) | [Modern Prairie LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677649387) |

## What reviewers say

### LWML

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lwml/id1166334102)

Access daily devotions, mission grant updates, and news from the Lutheran Women in Mission. Stay connected with the League Pledge, songs, and national mite goal progress.

**Highlights:** Daily devotions, Mission grant updates, League pledge and songs, National mite goal progress, Mission service activities, LWML news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Modern Prairie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-prairie/id6446380028)

This app provides a supportive community and inspiration for women aged 50 and over. It's a place to connect with others, share experiences, and discover new possibilities. Engage with brands and fellow users in a space designed for empowerment and celebration.

**Highlights:** Community building, Inspiration for women 50+, Direct brand interaction, User-to-user connection, Sharing experiences, Support and encouragement

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Uplifting community
- 🌈 Positive and supportive environment
- 🕊️ Genuine and authentic connections
- 🌻 Inspiring and empowering
- 🤗 Welcoming and inclusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Reported issues with app access or functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Marked as disabled, can't even open the app
- Support doesn't exist

**Requested features**

- Expand to include more diverse members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LWML free?

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

### Is Modern Prairie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LWML or Modern Prairie?

Modern Prairie is rated higher. LWML averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Modern Prairie averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do LWML or Modern Prairie have ads?

Neither LWML nor Modern Prairie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LWML or Modern Prairie?

LWML ships an update every 8 months, and Modern Prairie every 2 months. Most recently, LWML was updated on November 2, 2026 and Modern Prairie on November 7, 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.*