Comparison

Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd vs Grounded App

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

Head to head
About

Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd

Access biblical teachings and sermons from Dr. Curt Dodd to deepen your faith and understanding of the gospel. This non-profit app aims to share the message of Jesus Christ globally and encourage believers in their daily spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Biblical teaching ministry
  • Gospel proclamation
  • Encouragement for believers
  • Sermons and teachings
  • Spiritual growth resources
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Dr. Curt Dodd, host for Higher Aim, has served churches in Texas, Colorado and Florida before becoming the Senior Pastor of Westside Church, Omaha in 2004. Committed to the local church, he has written And One to Grow On, Hearts on Fire: The Keys to Dynamic Church Growth, Running on Empty in the Fast Lane and most recently Armchair Devotional. He also is the Co-founder and President of Shepherds Group, a pastoral ministry team guiding churches and Christian non-profits in their capital campaign ventures. With a heart for the outdoors, he enjoys hunting, fishing and golf….but they all pale in comparison to his family. He and his wife, Ginger, have two married sons involved in ministry, a married daughter who is a professional photographer and an ever-growing quiver of grandchildren. Higher Aim is a 501(C)(3), non-profit registered in the US. Its offices are located in Omaha, Nebraska. Utilizing the Biblical teaching ministry of Dr. Curt Dodd, it seeks to globally proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to bring those who are lost into a real life-transforming encounter with the Savior and encourage believers in their daily walk. Higher Aim is guided by the wisdom of a godly board of directors, meeting often to prayerfully navigate its global strategy. Mobile app version: 6.17.2

About

Grounded App

A Christian devotional app offering short daily devotionals, journaling prompts, and guided listening for women seeking a peaceful connection with God. It provides a pressure-free space to experience spiritual moments amidst daily life.

Highlights
  • 5-10 minute daily devotionals
  • Gentle journaling prompts
  • Guided listening practices
  • Weekly audio reflections
  • Topical journeys (5, 10, 30-day)
  • Save and revisit content
Features
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GROUNDED — A Quiet Place to Meet with God Grounded is a gentle Christian devotional app designed for women who love Jesus but feel spiritually overwhelmed. Instead of pressure, streaks, or spiritual checklists, Grounded offers short daily devotionals, reflective journaling prompts, and guided “listen” moments that help you slow down and experience God in the middle of real life. Inside the app: • 5–10 minute daily devotionals • Gentle journaling prompts • Guided listening practices • Weekly audio reflections • 5, 10, and 30-day topical journeys • Save and revisit what moves you Whether you have five quiet minutes before the day begins or need a reset in the middle of chaos, Grounded helps you breathe again. No pressure. No performance. Just small sacred moments. Start free. Upgrade anytime to unlock the full library of devotionals, audio reflections, and journeys. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd3 screens
Grounded App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd at none against Grounded App's 2. Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Grounded App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd against 5.0 for Grounded App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd versus Grounded App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHigher Aim with Dr. Curt DoddGrounded App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHigher Aim, Inc.Jennifer Juni

In-app purchases

None

Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Grounded App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd free?
Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grounded App free?
Grounded App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd or Grounded App?
Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd and Grounded App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd or Grounded App have ads?
Grounded App shows ads; Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd does not.

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