Comparison

Word on Fire Digital vs St. John Vianney

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

Head to head
About

Word on Fire Digital

Access premium Catholic video series from Bishop Robert Barron on any device, anytime. Explore faith-based documentaries and topical programs with a subscription. Stay updated with new releases and exclusive content.

Highlights
  • Premium video series from Bishop Robert Barron
  • Explore Catholicism and faith topics
  • Access all video programs
  • First access to new releases
  • Content added throughout the year
  • Watch on any device, anytime
Features
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Explore the richness of Catholicism with premium video series from Bishop Robert Barron. Through our dedication to the new media we are offering a new way to view our content with this cutting-edge streaming subscription. You'll be able to watch any of these programs on any device and at any time. Travel around the world and explore the goodness, truth, and beauty of the Catholic Faith through the CATHOLICISM or Pivotal Players series, which have aired on public television stations and seen countless times all over the world. Or dive deeper with some of the topical programs; learning how to combat the New Atheists in the 'Mystery of God' program, or to explore the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel in 'David the King'. With a Word on Fire Digital subscription, you will instantly have access to ALL of Bishop Barron’s video programs. You’ll also be the first to gain access to new releases as well as other content that will be added throughout the year. If you’ve enjoyed and benefited from Word on Fire programs in the past, you’ll find this app to be a seamless means of accessing the breath of our content. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: http://www.wofdigital.org/tos Privacy Policy: http://www.wofdigital.org/privacy

About

St. John Vianney

Connect with a faith community, stay updated on events, and make contributions. This app facilitates engagement with the church's mission to love and serve.

Highlights
  • Community engagement
  • Event updates
  • Online giving
  • Learn about the organization
  • Connect with happenings
Features
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Connect and engage with our community through the St. John Vianney app! Download our app to engage with happenings at SJV, share a gift, or learn more about us. St. John Vianney exists to love and serve the community.

Screenshots

Word on Fire Digital4 screens
St. John Vianney3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: St. John Vianney at none against Word on Fire Digital's 2. St. John Vianney also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Word on Fire Digital's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word on Fire Digital sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. St. John Vianney asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Word on Fire Digital against 5.0 for St. John Vianney. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word on Fire Digital has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word on Fire Digital ships an update every 5 weeks, St. John Vianney every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Word on Fire Digital versus St. John Vianney: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord on Fire DigitalSt. John Vianney
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWord on Fire Catholic MinistriesSt John Vianney Congregation Inc

Customer experience

Word on Fire Digital

All ratings2,215 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative4.4%

St. John Vianney

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Word on Fire Digital

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline content viewing and download options
  • Integration with other Catholic apps and resources
  • More content for non-Catholics and those new to the faith

St. John Vianney

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Word on Fire Digital

Subscriptions2
  • Word On Fire Digital Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Word on Fire Digital Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

St. John Vianney

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word on Fire Digital free?
Word on Fire Digital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is St. John Vianney free?
St. John Vianney is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word on Fire Digital or St. John Vianney?
St. John Vianney is rated higher. Word on Fire Digital averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while St. John Vianney averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Word on Fire Digital or St. John Vianney have ads?
Neither Word on Fire Digital nor St. John Vianney shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word on Fire Digital or St. John Vianney?
Word on Fire Digital ships an update every 5 weeks, and St. John Vianney every 15 months. Most recently, Word on Fire Digital was updated on October 26, 2026 and St. John Vianney on October 13, 2026.

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