# MasterLectures vs Rainfall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainfall at none against MasterLectures's 2. Rainfall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MasterLectures's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Rainfall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rainfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterLectures has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MasterLectures ships an update every 3 months, Rainfall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterLectures | Rainfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainfall-digital-wallet/id6504632771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Rainf4ll, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651735845) |

## What reviewers say

### MasterLectures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MasterLecture Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| MasterLectures Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality content
- 👍 Great teaching from scholars
- 👍 Affordable alternative
- 👍 Valuable for self-study
- 👍 Good complement to books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some
- 💰 Prohibitive monthly pricing
- 💰 Too expensive for the layman
- 💰 Conservative biases (Zondervan/Grand Rapids)
- 💰 Heavy Calvinist leanings in Paul-focused content

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find series started
- App doesn't remember which videos completed

**Requested features**

- 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


### Rainfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainfall-digital-wallet/id6504632771)

Manage digital representations of your physical assets, view authenticity certificates, and prove ownership. Transfer assets, receive them from brands, and document their history. Track, authenticate, and manage your valuable possessions.

**Highlights:** Store digital asset representations, View authenticity certificates, Prove ownership, Transfer ownership, Receive assets from brands, Add historical events

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterLectures free?

MasterLectures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rainfall free?

Rainfall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MasterLectures or Rainfall?

Rainfall is rated higher. MasterLectures averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Rainfall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MasterLectures or Rainfall have ads?

Neither MasterLectures nor Rainfall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MasterLectures or Rainfall?

MasterLectures ships an update every 3 months, and Rainfall every 2 months. Most recently, MasterLectures was updated on September 28, 2026 and Rainfall on June 7, 2026.

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