AWFTL vs The Catechism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AWFTL
Access a library of Christian teachings, including daily devotionals, sermons, and articles. Engage with "Ask the Archbishop" Q&A sessions and follow a daily Bible reading plan. Share content easily via social media or email.
- Daily Devotionals & Bible Readings
- Weekly Audio/Video Sermons
- Ask the Archbishop Q&A
- Daily Bible Reading Plan
- Articles by Archbishop Foley Beach
- Prayer Facilitation
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Quickly access the audio library of Christian teaching and discipleship resources from A Word From The Lord, the teaching ministry of The Most Rev. Dr. Foley Beach, the current Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America. Quickly access: • Daily Devotionals with One-Minute Messages by Archbishop Foley Beach and Bible Readings, including Archives by Category and Date • Weekly Audio and Video Sermons by Archbishop Foley Beach, Including Series and Archives • “Ask the Archbishop” (ATA) – Archbishop Beach Responds to Your Questions from Website/App via Videos from Around the World • Daily Bible Reading Plan – Text and Audio · Articles by Archbishop Foley Beach · Prayer Facilitation – Recording, Journaling, Reminders After you’ve downloaded and enjoyed the content, you can share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, or email. For more information about A Word From The Lord, please visit: awordfromthelord.org/
The Catechism
This app provides the official Anglican Church of North America catechism in a question-and-answer format. It covers core Christian doctrines and life, supported by scripture references and foundational texts. It's designed for believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith.
- Official Anglican Church of North America catechism
- Question-and-answer format
- Over 360 questions and answers
- Scripture references included
- Covers Christian doctrine and life
- Accessible anytime, anywhere
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Welcome to "To Be A Christian," the Official Catechism App of the Anglican Church of North America! Catechesis, an age-old Christian practice of disciple-making, employs a straightforward question-and-answer format to teach new believers and church members the core tenets of Christianity. "To Be a Christian," authored by J. I. Packer and a team of Anglican leaders, revitalizes this often-overlooked tradition for contemporary Christians. This beloved catechism contains over 360 questions and answers, each supported by Scripture references, covering the full spectrum of Christian doctrine and life. Drawing from foundational texts such as the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, it provides clear, concise, and conversational guidance. Perfect for believers seeking to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith, the "To Be a Christian" app makes this invaluable resource accessible anytime, anywhere. Download now and start your journey of spiritual growth!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AWFTL at Free against The Catechism's $4.99. AWFTL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). The Catechism's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 52 months) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
AWFTL is free to download; The Catechism costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AWFTL against 4.9 for The Catechism. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of AWFTL's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Catechism's.
AWFTL ships an update every 52 months, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AWFTL | The Catechism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (30 ratings) | 4.9 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #59 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fifty Pixels Ltd | RethinkMe LTD |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
AWFTL
No in-app purchases
The Catechism
No in-app purchases
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