# FICM vs Real Life Network

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.

Both are free to download. Real Life Network sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FICM asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FICM | Real Life Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ficm/id1590631539/reviews) | **[4.9 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-life-network/id6445851081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Freedom In Christ Ministry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353782143) | [Real Life Ministry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654793707) |

## What reviewers say

### FICM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ficm/id1590631539)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Real Life Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-life-network/id6445851081)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4.99 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Purchase $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Honest and bold reporting
- 👍 Timely and researched content
- 👍 Exposes obscured realities
- 👍 Safe space for discussion
- 👍 Applauds good, challenges wrong

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Needs app overhaul
- 🐛 Don't want to sign in every time
- 🐛 Navigation nearly impossible
- 🐛 App remembers position suggestion

**Reported bugs**

- App difficult to navigate
- Sign in every time
- Navigation nearly impossible
- Unable to watch services
- Blue line across screen only

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*