Comparison

Seminary Now vs RENEW.org

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

Head to head
About

Seminary Now

Access a library of streaming video courses and certification programs focused on Bible, theology, and ministry. Learn from leading educators through short, on-demand lessons designed to deepen your faith and enhance your leadership skills.

Highlights
  • Unlimited access to streaming video courses
  • Certification programs
  • Courses in Bible, theology, and ministry
  • Lessons from leading teachers and authors
  • 12-15 minute lesson format
  • New courses added monthly
  • Available on multiple devices
Features
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Get unlimited access to streaming video courses and certification programs in Bible, theology, and ministry from leading teachers and authors. GROW IN YOUR FAITH AND MINISTRY Understand the Bible better Learn how to engage the challenges of today’s culture Elevate your leadership ON-DEMAND VIDEO COURSES Leading teachers and authors from seminaries, publishers, and other organizations Programs in Old and New Testaments, Theology, Church & Mission, Ministry, and Justice & Reconciliation 12-15 minute lessons New courses every month Available on most mobile, desktop, and TV devices To access all features and content you can subscribe on a 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://seminarynow.com/pages/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://seminarynow.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

RENEW.org

Access biblical articles, teaching, and courses to deepen theological understanding and practical discipleship. Offers free video content and certificate-based programs for church leaders and believers.

Highlights
  • Biblical articles and teaching
  • Free video content and sermons
  • Courses and certificate programs
  • New resources and updates
  • Distraction-free learning
Features
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RENEW.org provides biblical resources, teaching, and courses designed to equip church leaders and believers with theological clarity and practical discipleship tools. Through the app, users can access articles, videos, and educational content from the RENEW.org network, including free and certificate-based courses offered through Renew University. Key Features: Access trusted biblical articles and teaching Watch free video content and sermons Enroll in courses and certificate programs Stay connected with new resources and updates Simple, distraction-free learning experience This app is developed and maintained by Dubya Digital LLC, the official technology and development partner for RENEW.org. RENEW.org exists to help people love God, follow Jesus, and serve the Church through biblically grounded teaching and resources.

Screenshots

Seminary Now3 screens
RENEW.org4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RENEW.org at none against Seminary Now's 1. RENEW.org also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Seminary Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $179.99 per year. RENEW.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Seminary Now against 5.0 for RENEW.org. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seminary Now ships an update every 2 months, RENEW.org monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Seminary Now versus RENEW.org: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeminary NowRENEW.org
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB40 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSeminary Now LLCDubya Digital LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Seminary Now

Subscriptions1
  • Annually subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year
None

RENEW.org

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seminary Now free?
Seminary Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RENEW.org free?
RENEW.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seminary Now or RENEW.org?
Seminary Now and RENEW.org are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Seminary Now or RENEW.org have ads?
Neither Seminary Now nor RENEW.org shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seminary Now or RENEW.org?
Seminary Now ships an update every 2 months, and RENEW.org monthly. Most recently, Seminary Now was updated on November 3, 2026 and RENEW.org on October 30, 2026.

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