# Lifeway On Demand vs First Fields

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifeway On Demand | First Fields |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeway-on-demand/id1557674186/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-fields/id1611070929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lifeway Christian Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/320421928) | [First Baptist Church Carrollton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611070931) |

## 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


### First Fields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-fields/id1611070929)

Connect with your church community through sermons, event updates, and giving options. This app facilitates engagement with religious services and outreach activities.

**Highlights:** Sermon access, Special event updates, Online giving, Community connection, Church news

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

**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 First Fields free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lifeway On Demand or First Fields?

First Fields is rated higher. Lifeway On Demand averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while First Fields averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lifeway On Demand or First Fields have ads?

Neither Lifeway On Demand nor First Fields shows ads.

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

Lifeway On Demand ships an update every 2 weeks, and First Fields every 10 months. Most recently, Lifeway On Demand was updated on October 8, 2026 and First Fields on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
