First Southern vs First UMC Lancaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Southern
Stay connected with the latest sermons, register for upcoming events, and engage through prayer and giving. This app provides a central hub for church community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Latest sermons
- Event registration
- Prayer requests
- Online giving
- Community connection
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Welcome to the official First Southern Baptist Church app! Our app is a great way to keep up to date with our newest sermons, register for our latest events and place to connect through prayer and giving. For more information about First Southern, please visit: http://www.firstsouthern.tv. Mobile app version: 6.21.3
First UMC Lancaster
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Download this app to connect with First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, PA. With this app you can: - Get resources for Sunday Worship - Submit Prayer Requests - View the Upcoming Events calendar - Find ways to connect - Quickly find to our website and social media accounts - Browse our media library and watch past sermons - Read or listen to the Bible - Give donations securely Mobile app version: 6.23.8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: First UMC Lancaster at every 2 months against First Southern's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
First Southern ships an update every 4 months, First UMC Lancaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Southern | First UMC Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Southern Baptist Church | First United Methodist Church (Lancaster) |
In-app purchases
First Southern
No in-app purchases
First UMC Lancaster
No in-app purchases
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