Comparison

The Hagios Study vs TAN Digital

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scripture-based Bible studies
  • Meditations with custom music
  • Dynamic video content
  • Companion to printed studies
  • Free access to studies
  • Upcoming small group feature
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Catholic books and devotionals
  • Reverent reading experience
  • Day and night modes
  • Bookmark passages
  • Offline access
  • Curated collections
Features
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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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The Hagios Study4 screens
TAN Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Hagios Study versus TAN Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Hagios StudyTAN Digital
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRomero Media LLCSAINT BENDICT PRESS LLC

Customer experience

The Hagios Study

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TAN Digital

All ratings80 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

The Hagios Study

No in-app purchases

None

TAN Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Hagios Study free?
The Hagios Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAN Digital free?
TAN Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Hagios Study or TAN Digital?
The Hagios Study is rated higher. The Hagios Study averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TAN Digital averages 4.7 from 120 ratings.
Do The Hagios Study or TAN Digital have ads?
Neither The Hagios Study nor TAN Digital shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Hagios Study or TAN Digital?
The Hagios Study ships an update every 2 months, and TAN Digital every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Hagios Study was updated on October 22, 2026 and TAN Digital on October 28, 2026.

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