Return to the Word vs CBS APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Return to the Word
Access Bible teachings, podcasts, and writings from Pastor Mark Fontecchio. This ministry app aims to share God's grace through verse-by-verse teaching.
- Bible teaching
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Written ministry
- Verse-by-verse study
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The podcast, video, and writing ministry of Return to the Word features the Bible teaching of Pastor Mark Fontecchio. Advancing the message of God's amazing grace to the world one verse at a time.
CBS APP
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CBS APP accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - CBS APP offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. CBS APP is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: It's best to start by managing your timetable with the CBS APP calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Keep track of your grades and easily calculate your average. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated setup necessary! Of course you also have access to the library, the canteen menu and other important university information. CBS APP - an app from UniNow
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CBS APP at none against Return to the Word's shown. CBS APP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Return to the Word's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Return to the Word ships an update every 27 months, CBS APP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Return to the Word | CBS APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Fontecchio | UniNow GmbH |
In-app purchases
Return to the Word
No in-app purchases
CBS APP
No in-app purchases
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