The Altar App vs SunWest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Altar App
Save and meditate on favorite scriptures using digital flashcards. Record yourself reading verses to listen to while on the go. Organize scriptures into categories with notes for deeper study.
- Save favorite scriptures
- Digital flashcards for meditation
- Record and listen to readings
- Organize scriptures into categories
- Add notes to scriptures
- User-friendly interface
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Save all your favorite scriptures in whatever Bible versions you like and meditate on them using digital flashcards... or record yourself reading them and listen to them while you drive/run... or organize them into different categories, add notes on them, meditate on them ... and so much more! This is the most user friendly and exciting Bible meditation tool you will ever find. You are about to take your passion for the word (and ability to memorize it) to a whole new level! Visit www.marinadeapp.com to see all the features of this incredible app!
SunWest
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SunWest exists to guide all people into a lifelong authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app you can stay updated with notifications and more. Mobile app version: 6.24.2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Altar App at every 6 days against SunWest'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.
The Altar App ships an update every 6 days, SunWest every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Altar App | SunWest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 290 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEWMAN PUBLISHING CORP | SunWest Christian Fellowship (AB) |
In-app purchases
The Altar App
No in-app purchases
SunWest
No in-app purchases
