MasterLectures vs Bible Beat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Thousands of video lectures
- Bible and theology topics
- Apologetics and Christian history
- Ministry guidance
- Original language studies
- Expert Christian scholars
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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
Bible Beat
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Bible Beat is your adventure through Scripture! Join world-class teacher Dr. Bill Creasy as he opens up the world of the Bible and brings the characters and stories in Scripture to life... Dr. Creasy received his BA degree from Arizona State University in 1974, summa cum laude, his MA degree from ASU in 1976; and his Ph.D. in English Literature from the UCLA, in 1982. He taught briefly at the University of Pittsburgh before returning to UCLA, where he retired from the UCLA English Department faculty after serving nearly thirty years. For many years he taught a year long, 12-unit undergraduate course, "The English Bible as Literature". It became one of the most popular and highly rated courses at UCLA, placing Dr. Creasy among the top two percent of UCLA’s teaching faculty. Dr. Norman L. Geisler and Ralph E. MacKenzie, in their book Roman Catholics and Evangelicals (Baker Academic Press, 1995), call Dr. Creasy a “Bible teacher extraordinaire.” Dr. Creasy has been chosen as an honorary Mortar Board member at UCLA; he has been appointed as a member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Spirituality Commission; and he has served as Scholar in Residence at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, the first Christian academic to hold that appointment. The San Diego Ecumenical Council has also honored him for his teaching and his work in ecumenism. Dr. Creasy has spoken at countless professional gatherings, and he has served as keynote speaker at such functions as the Episcopal Bishops’ Conference. In 2022 Dr. Creasy was included in Who’s Who in America and he was recognized as among the top one percent of the nation’s educators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bible Beat at 11.0 against MasterLectures's 16.6. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Bible Beat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MasterLectures | Bible Beat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | Logos Educational Corporation |
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
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- Include class notes
Bible Beat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MasterLectures
- MasterLecture Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- MasterLectures Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year
Bible Beat
- A Portrait of Jesus$9.99
- Reading the Bible$9.99
- The Psalms$12.99
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- Jesus & The Psalms$15.99
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