# WABC Media vs The Bend

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WABC Media at 297 against The Bend's 1. The Bend's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.9 for WABC Media against 5.0 for The Bend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WABC Media has 297 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WABC Media ships an update every 5 months, The Bend every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WABC Media | The Bend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wabc-media/id1567376200/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bend/id1581876038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567376202) | [The Fort Bend Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460249324) |

## What reviewers say

### WABC Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wabc-media/id1567376200)

Access live worship services, Bible study lessons, concerts, and special events from a unified platform. Stay connected with your church community, regardless of your location, and experience all services anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live worship services, Concerts and musical presentations, Bible study lessons, Revivals, Virtual worship experiences, Stay connected with church community

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Bend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bend/id1581876038)

Stay connected with live services, past messages, and upcoming events. Discover who's speaking and easily give donations. Enjoy live worship from the church's talented team.

**Highlights:** View live services, Catch up on recent messages, Learn about upcoming events, See speaker information, Give donations easily, Enjoy live worship

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WABC Media free?

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

### Is The Bend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WABC Media or The Bend?

The Bend is rated higher. WABC Media averages 4.9 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while The Bend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WABC Media or The Bend have ads?

Neither WABC Media nor The Bend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WABC Media or The Bend?

WABC Media ships an update every 5 months, and The Bend every 9 months. Most recently, WABC Media was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Bend on October 27, 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.*