Comparison

Active Voice vs The Chosen

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

Head to head
About

Active Voice

This app simplifies language interpretation, making communication seamless and accessible. It aims to replace outdated equipment with an innovative, hassle-free solution for a more inclusive world.

Highlights
  • Live interpretation
  • Simplified communication
  • Replaces outdated equipment
  • Hassle-free solution
  • Fosters inclusivity
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ActiveVoice has been meticulously crafted with a singular objective: to redefine and simplify language interpretation, fostering greater inclusivity while rendering costly and outdated equipment obsolete. In a world where communication knows no boundaries, our innovative app emerges as the solution to make interpretation seamless, accessible, and hassle-free.

About

The Chosen

Experience a sweeping drama about the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew Him best. Set in first-century Israel, it offers an intimate, authentic look at His ministry and miracles. Enjoy ad-free streaming with global language support and exclusive bonus content.

Highlights
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Global language support (197 languages)
  • App-exclusive bonus content
  • Cross-device viewing
  • Offline viewing
  • Scripture references via YouVersion
Features
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Come and see the series that’s reached millions around the world. A sweeping multi-season drama about the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew Him best. Set in first-century Israel under Roman rule, The Chosen offers an intimate, authentic look at His ministry, miracles, and the people forever changed by His presence. Watch all seasons now. 100% ad-free, with zero interruptions. Stream on your iPhone, iPad, or cast to your TV. No account required. What you’ll love about the app: - Easy sign-in with Apple, Google, Facebook, or your email address - Global language support — Enjoy the app in 197 languages, with the show translated in 175, all designed to keep language and content perfectly in sync - Choose your subtitle or audio language easily, right from the player - App-Exclusive bonus content — Aftershows, Bible Roundtables, behind-the-scenes extras, and more - Cross-device viewing — pick up right where you left off, on any device - Accessibility-forward design — cross-platform screen reader support, better contrast, and intuitive navigation - Scripture References — Read the key passages that inspired your favorite scenes, powered by the YouVersion Bible App - In-app messages tailored to you — announcements, event invites, and donation moments that feel timely and helpful - Offline viewing lets you download episodes and watch anytime — no connection required - Powerful search to quickly find episodes, characters, or topics - 100% ad-free — stream with zero interruptions No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just the story — brought to life, beautifully. Brought to you by Come and See.

Screenshots

Active Voice4 screens
The Chosen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Active Voice at none against The Chosen's shown. Active Voice also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Chosen's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Active Voice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Chosen has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Active Voice's written reviews are positive against 69% of The Chosen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Active Voice ships an update every 4 months, The Chosen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Active Voice versus The Chosen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive VoiceThe Chosen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings212K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFabre's Tech LLCCome and See Foundation, Inc

Customer experience

Active Voice

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Chosen

All ratings11,359 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews680 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

Active Voice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Chosen

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to watch certain episodes
  • Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and restarting
  • Login credentials not being remembered
  • Compatibility problems on older devices and TVs
  • Excessive data usage when streaming

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add download/offline viewing option
  • Improve navigation and episode selection
  • Add support for landscape mode on tablets
  • Implement resume playback feature
  • Enhance casting and TV integration

In-app purchases

None

Active Voice

No in-app purchases

None

The Chosen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active Voice free?
Active Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Chosen free?
The Chosen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Active Voice or The Chosen?
Active Voice is rated higher. Active Voice averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Chosen averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Active Voice or The Chosen have ads?
The Chosen shows ads; Active Voice does not.
Which is updated more often, Active Voice or The Chosen?
Active Voice ships an update every 4 months, and The Chosen every 9 days. Most recently, Active Voice was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Chosen on November 12, 2026.

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