The Hagios Study vs TAN Digital
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Hagios Study
Explore scripture through guided Bible studies and meditations. Each study pairs a biblical passage with the life of a Christian saint, enhanced by custom music and video. It serves as a digital companion to printed study materials.
- Scripture-based Bible studies
- Meditations with custom music
- Dynamic video content
- Companion to printed studies
- Free access to studies
- Upcoming small group feature
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Dive into studying God's Word by exploring a piece of Scripture alongside the life of a Christian saint. The Hagios Study features unique Bible studies with music and video meditations to create an experiential pilgrimage. Here in the app, readers can access all The Hagios Study printed studies in digital format for free and meditate on scripture through custom-created music compositions featured in dynamic video meditations. Although the app stands alone with its many features, its main purpose is as a companion piece to The Hagios Study printed studies. Please visit the website to learn more about the many benefits of the printed Bible studies to be used with the app: https://hagios.study Free Bible Studies Include: THE BEATITUDES AND FRANCIS OF ASSISI THE PRODIGAL SON AND AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO ST. TERESA OF AVILA AND THE OUR FATHER And many more... The Beatitudes and Francis of Assisi, an exploration of Matthew 5:3-12. Along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus sat down with his disciples, trailed by crowds seeking his next miracle, to begin what is famously known as The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began this series of teachings with what has been called, “The Beatitudes,” eight principles that ring familiar of the Psalms and other Old Testament biblical wisdom. In this study, we'll take an 8-week pilgrimage to Tabgha, Israel, and Northern Italy to explore these teachings as well as how Francis of Assisi can be our example of a holy and intentional response to God's word. APP FEATURES COMING SOON In an upcoming release, the ability to engage in small group discussion will be made available to all users. With this valued feature, you'll never have to leave the app when journeying together with your friends, family, or church. FAQS Are the studies really free on the app? Yes, access to any of The Hagios Study Bible Studies is available for free in the app, allowing anyone to share in a scripture study regardless of budget. However, the printed version of the study is still the best way to truly encounter the truths inside. The printed studies can be purchased on The Hagios Study website. Who are these studies for? The studies are written to be sensitive to all Christian denominations. They are ideal for both men and women in small group ministries. Although initially for Catholic small group study, these studies can easily be embraced by all Christian denominations that 1) believe the Bible is the inspired word of God 2) Jesus is the Son of God and 3) Jesus' words in the Gospels apply to our lives today. Each study focuses on a passage from the Gospels and incorporates one Christian historical figure that has been recognized by multiple Christian denominations as "set apart by God." Will you have more studies in the future? The Hagios Study plans to release 1-2 studies a year. Every study will be available here in the mobile app. This is only possible through support, so please share the app, donate on the website or purchase one of the printed studies. My church wants to do this as a small group, do you offer features specific to organizations? Yes, the app will be releasing a feature to allow churches to create small groups for discussion right inside the app. Feel free to contact The Hagios Study for further questions about how they can help you offer one of the studies to your parishioners or congregation. Can I download the meditation music off the mobile app? The meditation music for the Reflect sections was written and produced exclusively for The Hagios Study by The Vigil Project. By viewing the Media section on the app, you can listen directly to the meditations with easy access. For now, the music will remain in the app.
TAN Digital
Access a vast library of authentic Catholic literature, including spiritual classics, writings of Saints, and catechetical texts. Enjoy a reverent reading experience with features like bookmarking and offline access to deepen your spiritual journey.
- Thousands of Catholic books and devotionals
- Reverent reading experience
- Day and night modes
- Bookmark passages
- Offline access
- Curated collections
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Here you will find a treasury of authentic Catholic works—spiritual classics, the writings of the Saints, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, trusted catechetical texts, and devotions to guide you toward holiness. Every title is chosen to nourish souls and strengthen the life of grace. Features: Over thousands of Catholic books and devotionals A simple, reverent reading experience with day and night modes Bookmark passages for deeper reflection Offline access, so you may read anywhere Curated collections for feasts, liturgical seasons, and spiritual themes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Hagios Study at 100% against TAN Digital's 43%. The Hagios Study also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). TAN Digital's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 4). 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.
The Hagios Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TAN Digital has 120 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Hagios Study's written reviews are positive against 43% of TAN Digital's.
The Hagios Study ships an update every 2 months, TAN Digital every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Hagios Study | TAN Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (120 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 120 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Romero Media LLC | SAINT BENDICT PRESS LLC |
Customer experience
The Hagios Study
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In-app purchases
The Hagios Study
No in-app purchases
TAN Digital
No in-app purchases
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