Lifeway On Demand vs First Fields
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lifeway On Demand
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.
- 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
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Engage with Trusted Bible Study Resources and the CSB in Lifeway On Demand Key Features: - Watch and Learn: View your purchased or redeemed studies and sessions, online or offline. - Read the CSB: Dive into Scripture with the full Christian Standard Bible, designed for clarity and accuracy. - Explore eBooks: Access and engage with your digital Bible studies and eBooks from Lifeway in one place. - Study Your Way: Start a session, then continue reading or browsing the app with the integrated mini player. - Stay Organized: Navigate studies with improved structure and intuitive design. - Customize Playback: Choose from ASL, Spanish, or Open Captions to suit your needs. - Mobile Support: Access help or share feedback through the in-app Support feature. We’re continuing to build a more unified, engaging Bible study experience, bringing together powerful teaching, immersive Scripture reading, and flexible study tools to help you grow anytime, anywhere. Lifeway On Demand is your trusted destination for rich, biblical content, offering a seamless way to watch, read, and grow in your knowledge of God and His Word. Access video studies, explore the CSB Bible, and engage with study resources all in one place.
First Fields
Connect with your church community through sermons, event updates, and giving options. This app facilitates engagement with religious services and outreach activities.
- Sermon access
- Special event updates
- Online giving
- Community connection
- Church news
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Connect with First Baptist Church at The Fields through the First Fields App. Through our app, you will be able to connect with our church via sermons, special events, giving, and more. First Fields exists to seek God, serve others, and share the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lifeway On Demand at every 2 weeks against First Fields's every 10 months. Lifeway On Demand also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). First Fields's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Fields holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lifeway On Demand has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lifeway On Demand ships an update every 2 weeks, First Fields every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lifeway On Demand | First Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lifeway Christian Resources | First Baptist Church Carrollton |
Customer experience
Lifeway On Demand
First Fields
Bugs and requests
Lifeway On Demand
Reported bugs
3 issues- Videos continue playing after pausing or exiting
- Purchased content not showing up in app
- Redemption code entry not easily accessible
Requested features
5 requests- Landscape mode option
- Ability to keep track of ongoing studies
- Predictive text in search bar
- Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improved accessibility features
First Fields
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lifeway On Demand
No in-app purchases
First Fields
No in-app purchases
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