# MasterLectures vs SENT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SENT at none against MasterLectures's 2. SENT also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MasterLectures's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SENT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterLectures has 92 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MasterLectures ships an update every 3 months, SENT every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterLectures | SENT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sent-christian-discipleship/id6809567135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Michael Krieg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826147972) |

## 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


### SENT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sent-christian-discipleship/id6809567135)

This app guides users through daily steps to pray for others, share their faith, and build relationships. It helps map your personal network and visualize spiritual growth through a 30-day challenge. All your journal entries and progress are kept private on your device.

**Highlights:** Map your Oikos (personal network), 30-Day Challenge with daily actions, Grow a Multiplication Tree visualization, Private journaling of experiences, Track progress and streaks, Focus on everyday relationships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterLectures free?

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

### Is SENT free?

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

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

SENT is rated higher. MasterLectures averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while SENT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MasterLectures or SENT have ads?

Neither MasterLectures nor SENT shows ads.

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

MasterLectures ships an update every 3 months, and SENT every 9 days. Most recently, MasterLectures was updated on October 20, 2026 and SENT on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*