Comparison

COGIC vs Joy Center

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

Head to head
About

COGIC

Access official church news, information, and video streams from the Church of God in Christ. Stay updated on conference information and explore their online store.

Highlights
  • Official church news
  • Church information
  • Video streams
  • Conference updates
  • Online store access
Features
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This is the Official Mobile Application of the Church of God in Christ. The Church Of God In Christ, a Pentecostal denomination estimated to have a membership of nearly seven million members worldwide. When you download this FREE app, you're only a tap away from official church news and information, delivered straight from the Church of God In Christ. You'll also have access to our video streams from our national conventions throughout the year. Conference updates and information as well as our online store and much more.

About

Joy Center

This app keeps you connected to The Joy Center, providing easy access to the latest teachings and event information. Stay informed and engaged with the community from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Latest teachings access
  • Event updates
  • Community connection
  • Anywhere access
Features
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Stay connected to The Joy Center anywhere you are! Stay up to date on latest teachings, events, and more.

Screenshots

COGIC4 screens
Joy Center4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Joy Center at 5.0 against COGIC's 4.1. Joy Center also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). COGIC's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Joy Center holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COGIC ships an update every 42 months, Joy Center every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
COGIC versus Joy Center: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOGICJoy Center
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (28 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 21 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PerryCHRISTIAN JOY CENTER OF EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH MINISTRIES

Customer experience

COGIC

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Joy Center

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

COGIC

No in-app purchases

None

Joy Center

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COGIC free?
COGIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Joy Center free?
Joy Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, COGIC or Joy Center?
Joy Center is rated higher. COGIC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Joy Center averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do COGIC or Joy Center have ads?
COGIC shows ads; Joy Center does not.
Which is updated more often, COGIC or Joy Center?
COGIC ships an update every 42 months, and Joy Center every 21 months. Most recently, COGIC was updated on November 6, 2026 and Joy Center on November 2, 2026.

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