Comparison

MasterLectures vs Reasonable Faith App

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

Head to head
About

MasterLectures

Access thousands of professionally filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. Stream content on demand from trusted Christian scholars covering topics from biblical context to church history and ministry. Grow your faith and understanding with expert guidance.

Highlights
  • Thousands of video lectures
  • Bible and theology topics
  • Apologetics and Christian history
  • Ministry guidance
  • Original language studies
  • Expert Christian scholars
Features
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Get unlimited access to an expanding library of thousands of professionally-filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. This app lets you stream thousands of videos on demand—any time, anywhere—and comes with your membership to MasterLectures by Zondervan Academic. All videos are presented by Christian scholars you trust. Explore videos on the Bible, theology, apologetics, Christian history, and so much more. • LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE. Explore the historical and cultural context of the ancient texts, learn the interpretive issues, and discover practical application for today. Start with an introductory survey, or dig deep into an individual book. • EXPLORE THEOLOGY. From introductory videos on the nature of God, to in-depth discussions of the most challenging and mysterious topics in theology, you’ll get expert guidance from today’s leading theologians. Choose from survey-level videos on systemic, historical, evangelical, and contemporary theology, or explore specific topics in theology, like the doctrine of the Trinity the doctrine of creation, and the creeds and councils. • GROW IN YOUR FAITH. Learn how to articulate and clarify your own beliefs, and get equipped to defend your faith to others. Choose from videos from today’s leading apologists, or explore topics on Islam, science, ethics, philosophy, and more. • DISCOVER CHRISTIAN HISTORY. Gain a richer understanding of your Christian heritage. Choose from videos on every period of church history, including the key people, events, ideas, and controversies that have shaped Christian thought. • DO BETTER MINISTRY. Whether you serve as a pastor or as a volunteer, you’ll get expert guidance from seasoned ministry leaders who have faced the same challenges. Choose from videos on leadership, evangelism, small groups, missions, preaching, counseling, and more. • READ THE BIBLE IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES. From introductory videos on the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, all the way up to graduate-level lectures on syntax and discourse analysis, we’ve got you covered. Choose from beginner-level videos on Greek and Hebrew, or go further by learning Aramaic, Syriac, or Ugaritic. To access all features and content you can subscribe to MasterLectures on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * 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: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/privacy

About

Reasonable Faith App

Access Dr. William Lane Craig's podcasts, Q&A, articles, debates, and talks. This app provides resources to articulate and defend Christian truth claims.

Highlights
  • Weekly podcasts
  • Q&A sessions
  • Articles and resources
  • Audio and video debates
  • Live-streaming content
  • Defenders class materials
Features
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Our free application gives you access to Dr. William Lane Craig’s weekly podcasts, Q&A, articles, audio and video of debates and talks, and live-streaming, video, and audio from Dr. Craig's Defenders class. Reasonable Faith provides an articulate, intelligent voice for biblical Christianity in the public arena while training Christians to state and defend Christian truth claims with greater effectiveness. For more resources, visit www.reasonablefaith.org Mobile app version: 6.21.1

Screenshots

MasterLectures4 screens
Reasonable Faith App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reasonable Faith App at none against MasterLectures's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Reasonable Faith App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MasterLectures against 4.8 for Reasonable Faith App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 36 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of MasterLectures's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reasonable Faith App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterLectures ships an update every 3 months, Reasonable Faith App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MasterLectures versus Reasonable Faith App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterLecturesReasonable Faith App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (88 ratings)4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Reasonable Faith, Inc.

Customer experience

MasterLectures

All ratings88 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%

Reasonable Faith App

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MasterLectures

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot find series started
  • App doesn't remember which videos completed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a study guide for videos
  • App should remember last watched video
  • Add a rewind button (e.g., 15 seconds)
  • Add a playback speed function
  • Ability to mark videos as watched
Show 1 more
  • Include class notes

Reasonable Faith App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterLectures

Subscriptions2
  • MasterLecture Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • MasterLectures Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year
None

Reasonable Faith App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterLectures free?
MasterLectures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reasonable Faith App free?
Reasonable Faith App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterLectures or Reasonable Faith App?
Reasonable Faith App is rated higher. MasterLectures averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Reasonable Faith App averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do MasterLectures or Reasonable Faith App have ads?
Neither MasterLectures nor Reasonable Faith App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MasterLectures or Reasonable Faith App?
MasterLectures ships an update every 3 months, and Reasonable Faith App every 2 months. Most recently, MasterLectures was updated on September 13, 2026 and Reasonable Faith App on September 17, 2026.

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