# FSGroup Mobile vs Ministry Helper

The clearest difference is rating: Ministry Helper at 4.8 against FSGroup Mobile's 4.1. Ministry Helper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). FSGroup Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ministry Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FSGroup Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ministry Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 120 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of FSGroup Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ministry Helper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FSGroup Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Ministry Helper fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSGroup Mobile | Ministry Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsgroup-mobile/id1531493115/reviews) | **[4.8 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-helper/id1640160413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joe Majestic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531362941) | [Jonathan Serravalle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640160415) |

## What reviewers say

### FSGroup Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsgroup-mobile/id1531493115)

This app allows Group Overseers to easily submit Field Service reports to the secretary. It serves as a companion to KHS (Kingdom Hall Schedules) for streamlined reporting.

**Highlights:** Submit Field Service reports, Companion to KHS, For Group Overseers, Report submission to secretary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and convenient app
- 🚀 Efficient for collecting reports
- ✅ Green check mark for submitted reports
- 💡 Great idea for an app
- ✨ Makes reporting easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 Data not saving or disappearing
- 🐛 File import issues
- 🐛 Send button greyed out

**Reported bugs**

- Filtering not working
- Uploading FGS file hit or miss
- App opens to splash page and closes
- Entry disappearing after tapping DONE
- Designating publishers as pioneers incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Indicate filled reports on main screen
- Manually upload publisher information
- Add another publisher directly in app
- Option for Secretaries to use for ALL publishers
- Input meeting attendance


### Ministry Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-helper/id1640160413)

Organize your preaching work with this app. Track hours for various activities, set monthly goals, and schedule your service days. Receive reminders to submit reports and calculate annual hours for pioneers.

**Highlights:** Territory Helper compatibility, Track 'other theocratic activities', Set monthly hours goal, Schedule service weeks and days, Enter notes and appointments, Monthly report submission reminder, Annual hours calculation for pioneers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ministry Helper Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Ministry Helper Premium | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSGroup Mobile free?

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

### Is Ministry Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FSGroup Mobile or Ministry Helper?

Ministry Helper is rated higher. FSGroup Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Ministry Helper averages 4.8 from 120 ratings.

### Do FSGroup Mobile or Ministry Helper have ads?

Neither FSGroup Mobile nor Ministry Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FSGroup Mobile or Ministry Helper?

FSGroup Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Ministry Helper fortnightly. Most recently, FSGroup Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ministry Helper on October 24, 2026.

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