Comparison

AGTV vs AskScripture

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

Head to head
About

AGTV

This app provides resources to defend and share the Christian gospel. It offers access to films, documentaries, and original programming designed to help users discern truth from error and refute opposing viewpoints. Content is available through monthly or yearly subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Access to "American Gospel" films
  • Episodic film formats
  • Roundtable discussions
  • Curated documentaries and docu-series
  • Original programming
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
Features
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AGTV exists to guard and proclaim the biblical gospel of Christ crucified and to provide Christians and their local churches with resources to refute the errors of the "American Gospel." Subscribers have access to all "American Gospel" films, in both standard and episodic form, complete with roundtable discussions. Also included are similar, carefully-curated documentaries and docu-series that help Christians discern truth from error. Subscribers will also enjoy original programming that ties back to the "American Gospel" films. To access all features and content you can subscribe to AGTV 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. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://guardingthegospelstreamingnetwork.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://guardingthegospelstreamingnetwork.vhx.tv/privacy

About

AskScripture

Get clear, thoughtful answers to life's difficult questions, grounded in Scripture. Receive direct Bible verses with citations and pastoral guidance. Offers age-appropriate explanations for children and tailored advice for friends.

Highlights
  • Scripture-grounded answers
  • Key Bible verses with citations
  • Separated pastoral guidance
  • Age-appropriate explanations
  • Voice conversation (Premium)
  • Save answers
  • Choose Bible translation
Features
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"Dad, why does God let bad things happen?" Some questions stop you in your tracks. AskScripture answers them the way you'd want a wise friend with a seminary library to: clearly, from Scripture, and with the evidence in front of you. EVERY ANSWER, CHAPTER AND VERSE Ask anything about the Bible, doubt, or Christian living. Every answer comes back four ways: • A plain-language summary, organized by topic • The exact verses, quoted from licensed translations (NASB by default; KJV, ASV, BSB, CEV, Douay-Rheims and more) with book, chapter, and verse • Insights from respected Christian thinkers and apologists, with every book citation checked against a catalog of real, published works before a link is shown • Teaching videos from trusted apologists and teachers, cued to the exact moment they address your question Pastoral guidance is kept visibly separate from the biblical text, so you always know what is Scripture and what is interpretation. ANSWERS SHAPED TO WHO'S ASKING The same question deserves a different answer for a nine-year-old, a skeptical coworker, and you. Set up a profile for each person you're answering for: • For yourself: where you are in your faith journey (Practicing, Exploring, Questioning), the topics on your mind (Doubt & Faith, Suffering, Bible Contradictions, Relationships, Ethics, Theology), and your preferred translation • For your child: pick an age range, from Pre-K through High School, and ask the question they asked you. You get an explanation you can give in your own words, with teaching examples pitched to their age and how they learn best • For a friend: set where they are, whether Christian, Exploring Christianity, Skeptical, or of another faith or none, and get help saying something true and kind the next time the question comes up TALK IT THROUGH, OUT LOUD With Premium, have a natural, real-time voice conversation about faith. Ask aloud, hear a thoughtful answer, and keep going hands-free while you walk, commute, or sit with it. ALSO INCLUDED • Save answers and return to them anytime • Ask straight from your Home Screen or Lock Screen with the AskScripture widget • Choose your preferred Bible translation • Flag anything that seems incorrect; every answer can be reported in the app • No ads FREE & PREMIUM Free: 3 questions with full verse citations and a related-video preview. Premium: 7-day free trial, then a monthly subscription with unlimited questions, every video and insight, and live voice conversation (100 minutes a month). Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be canceled anytime in your App Store settings. AskScripture offers perspective and encouragement rooted in Scripture. It is a study companion, not a replacement for your pastor, your church, or Scripture itself. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://deepanchorstudio.com/privacy.php

Screenshots

AGTV4 screens
AskScripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: AskScripture at free with in-app purchases against AGTV's subscription. AskScripture also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). AGTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. AGTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and AskScripture sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AGTV against 5.0 for AskScripture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AGTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of AGTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of AskScripture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AGTV ships an update every 4 months, AskScripture every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AGTV versus AskScripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAGTVAskScripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews98.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuarding the Gospel Streaming Network, LLCDeepAnchor Studio LLC

Customer experience

AGTV

All ratings1,087 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%

AskScripture

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AGTV

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to download content for offline viewing
  • More content for kids and families
  • Inclusion of different theological perspectives

AskScripture

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AGTV

Subscriptions2
  • AGTV Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • AGTV Yearly3 Days trial$64.991 Year
1 purchases

AskScripture

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is AGTV free?
AGTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AskScripture free?
AskScripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AGTV or AskScripture?
AGTV and AskScripture are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 9 ratings respectively.
Do AGTV or AskScripture have ads?
AskScripture shows ads; AGTV does not.
Which is updated more often, AGTV or AskScripture?
AGTV ships an update every 4 months, and AskScripture every 4 days. Most recently, AGTV was updated on October 12, 2026 and AskScripture on October 7, 2026.

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