Comparison

FICM vs Real Life Network

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

Head to head
About

FICM

Access information and updates from Freedom in Christ Ministry. Connect with the ministry through their website or email.

Highlights
  • Ministry updates
  • Website access
  • Email contact
  • Follow ministry
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Welcome to Freedom in Christ ministry follow us or via website info@freedomicm.com

About

Real Life Network

Access free, faith-based media designed to strengthen your biblical worldview and encourage intentional living. Explore a variety of categories, including culture, politics, and family content, to deepen your understanding of faith and its impact.

Highlights
  • Free biblical worldview media
  • Faith-based content
  • Culture and current events programming
  • Kids' and family-friendly content
  • Live events
  • Biblical worldview education
Features
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Watch FREE relevant life-changing Biblical Worldview media that will motivate and educate people to intentionally live out their faith at home, in their neighborhoods and workplaces, and around the world. Big Tech, Big Government, and Big Business have increased their efforts to silence the teachings of Jesus. The Real Life Network (RLN) was created to offer faith-based content that will strengthen you and the beliefs you value. RLN is a digital media platform that features Biblical Worldview programming to fast forward the faith of viewers across the globe and ensure that God’s Word will not be silenced by today’s culture. Real Life Network has FREE content you need to grow your Biblical Worldview, on any device, whenever you need it. With something for everyone, RLN offers a wide range of categories to choose from. Program Categories: Culture Current Events Faith in Politics Kids’ Programming Family-Friendly Content Live Events Biblical Worldview An ever expanding network – As the Real Life Network grows, it will reach local communities around the world with creative faith-based storytelling and missions work. It all starts with Real Life Network Hawaii (KALOTV), which has been the home for Christian content across the Hawaiian Islands for more than two decades. Founded in Faith – Jack Hibbs is the founder of the Real Life Network and Real Life Ministry. Along with being a nationally syndicated radio and television host, Hibbs is also the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. His straightforward, truthful, and insightful teaching style provides a greater understanding of God’s Word. He can be found on Real Life TV, Real Life Radio, the Jack Hibbs Podcast, on all social media platforms, and now the Real Life Network. Real Life Network is a free-to-use digital experience that will strengthen your faith and knowledge of the Bible and its impact, historically and today. Download the app now to get started!

Screenshots

FICM3 screens
Real Life Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Real Life Network at 4.9 against FICM's 4.3. Real Life Network also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 3). FICM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Real Life Network sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FICM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Real Life Network holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Life Network has 214 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FICM versus Real Life Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFICMReal Life Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (214 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3214 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFreedom In Christ MinistryReal Life Ministry

Customer experience

FICM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Real Life Network

All ratings214 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

FICM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Real Life Network

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App difficult to navigate
  • Sign in every time
  • Navigation nearly impossible
  • Unable to watch services
  • Blue line across screen only
Show 1 more
  • Cannot rewind services

Requested features

4 requests
  • App remembers reading position
  • App overhaul from user perspective
  • Allow rewinding of services
  • Content to grow over time

In-app purchases

None

FICM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Real Life Network

One-time2
  • $4.99 Product$4.99
  • Movie Purchase $9.99$9.99

Questions

Is FICM free?
FICM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Life Network free?
Real Life Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FICM or Real Life Network?
Real Life Network is rated higher. FICM averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Real Life Network averages 4.9 from 214 ratings.
Do FICM or Real Life Network have ads?
Real Life Network shows ads; FICM does not.

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