Comparison

Startblock vs CBG Munich

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

Head to head
About

Startblock

This app provides help and motivation for reading the Bible, offering insights into themes and books to apply to daily life. It aims to make scripture accessible and provide study aids through courses and a blog with relevant content.

Highlights
  • Bible reading motivation
  • Thematic and book studies
  • Daily life application
  • Biblical perspective on current events
  • Bible courses
  • Blog with Christian content
Features
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„Öffne meine Augen, damit ich schaue die Wunder aus deinem Gesetz.“ Psalm 119,18 • Hilfe und Motivation zum Bibellesen • Themen oder Bibelbücher kennenlernen und auf dein Leben anwenden • Impulse für deinen Alltag • Biblische Sichtweise auf das aktuelle Zeitgeschehen Warum machen wir das? Ganz einfach: Wir sind fasziniert von der Bibel und wünschen uns, dass noch viele junge Leute diese Faszination mit uns teilen. Startblock will den Zugang zur Heiligen Schrift erleichtern und Studienhilfen zur Bibel geben. Das soll im Wesentlichen über Bibelkurse und einen Blog erfolgen, der Beiträge zur Bibel und unserer christlichen Lebenswelt anbietet. Wer steckt dahinter? Unser Team reicht vom Bibelfreak bis zum Computerspezi. Altersmäßig sind wir vielfältig durchgemischt. Unsere Alter variieren zwischen 20 und 60 Jahren. An dem Projekt arbeiten u.a. Jonny Caspari, Jan Klein, Simon Klein, Nathan Fett, Cornelius Kuhs und ein paar Oldies wie Klaus Güntzschel und Christian Caspari. Träger des Projekts ist der Verein „Startblock – Christliche Medien e.V.“. Er arbeitet eigenständig und unabhängig von bestehenden Organisationen oder Verlagen. Zum erweiterten Team gehören Personen aus verschiedenen Gemeinden.

About

CBG Munich

Features
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The official app of the Christliche Biblische Gemeinde (CBG) in Munich. Stay connected with your church – whenever and wherever you are. WATCH SERVICES LIVE Follow our services and early-morning prayers live – wherever you are. You're there with a single tap, and a live translation lets you follow along in your language. CATCH UP ON SERMONS Find sermons you missed in the media library – as a podcast to listen to or as a video. Perfect for the commute, a walk or at home. ALL EVENTS AT A GLANCE See every service and event in one place. Tap an event for details and directions – or subscribe to the calendar right on your phone. BIBLE READING PLAN Read through the Bible with our one-year plan or the 40-day journey through the New Testament. Your progress is saved automatically. PRAYER Share your prayer request directly with us. We'll pray for you. GIVE Support the work of our church with a donation – quick and secure. Available in German, English and Portuguese. We look forward to seeing you!

Screenshots

Startblock4 screens
CBG Munich4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Startblock at 12.4 against CBG Munich's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Startblock ships an update every 2 months, CBG Munich monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Startblock versus CBG Munich: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartblockCBG Munich
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStartblock - Christliche Medien e.V.CBG Gospel Munich

In-app purchases

None

Startblock

No in-app purchases

None

CBG Munich

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Startblock free?
Startblock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBG Munich free?
CBG Munich is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Startblock or CBG Munich have ads?
Neither Startblock nor CBG Munich shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Startblock or CBG Munich?
Startblock ships an update every 2 months, and CBG Munich monthly. Most recently, Startblock was updated on November 3, 2026 and CBG Munich on October 31, 2026.

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