# Lifeway On Demand vs ACTS2

Lifeway On Demand and ACTS2 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ACTS2's written reviews are positive against 26% of Lifeway On Demand's. ACTS2 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Lifeway On Demand's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lifeway On Demand against 4.8 for ACTS2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lifeway On Demand has 1.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Lifeway On Demand's written reviews are positive against 100% of ACTS2's.

Lifeway On Demand ships an update every 2 weeks, ACTS2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifeway On Demand | ACTS2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeway-on-demand/id1557674186/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acts2/id1585142977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 146 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lifeway Christian Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/320421928) | [EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/706273924) |

## What reviewers say

### Lifeway On Demand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeway-on-demand/id1557674186)

Access and engage with purchased Bible study resources and the Christian Standard Bible. Watch video sessions offline, read Scripture, and explore digital eBooks from Lifeway. Features include integrated playback, organized navigation, and customizable captioning.

**Highlights:** Watch and learn studies offline, Read the Christian Standard Bible, Access digital Bible study eBooks, Integrated mini player for browsing, Organized study navigation, Customizable ASL, Spanish, Open Captions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Bible studies
- 🚀 Convenient on-demand access
- 💡 Helpful video teachings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔒 Lack of offline access for ebooks
- 🔒 Unable to cast videos to TV
- 👎 Navigation issues
- 👎 Accessibility challenges for visually impaired users

**Reported bugs**

- Videos continue playing after pausing or exiting
- Purchased content not showing up in app
- Redemption code entry not easily accessible

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode option
- Ability to keep track of ongoing studies
- Predictive text in search bar
- Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improved accessibility features


### ACTS2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acts2/id1585142977)

This app offers Christian television content with a focus on Bible teaching, Christian living, and family-friendly entertainment. It highlights the global work of Southern Baptists and evangelicals to inspire viewers to live on mission.

**Highlights:** Bible teaching programs, Christian living content, Family-friendly entertainment, Great Commission focus, Highlights evangelical work globally

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lifeway On Demand free?

Lifeway On Demand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ACTS2 free?

ACTS2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lifeway On Demand or ACTS2?

ACTS2 is rated higher. Lifeway On Demand averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while ACTS2 averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Lifeway On Demand or ACTS2 have ads?

ACTS2 shows ads; Lifeway On Demand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lifeway On Demand or ACTS2?

Lifeway On Demand ships an update every 2 weeks, and ACTS2 every 3 months. Most recently, Lifeway On Demand was updated on November 7, 2026 and ACTS2 on November 3, 2026.

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