# The Encounter vs iHost Online

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iHost Online at 100% against The Encounter's 59%. iHost Online also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). The Encounter's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Encounter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iHost Online asks for nothing beyond the download.

iHost Online holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Encounter has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of The Encounter's written reviews are positive against 100% of iHost Online's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Encounter | iHost Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-encounter/id1596789782/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-online/id6761665573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Faithtree Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596789784) | [iHost LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882908493) |

## What reviewers say

### The Encounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-encounter/id1596789782)

This app provides daily Orthodox prayers, scripture readings, saint stories, and hymns to help users establish a consistent prayer rhythm. It offers guided prayers, a library for various occasions, and sacred music to foster a deeper connection with faith.

**Highlights:** Daily Morning, Noonday, and Evening Prayers, Guided prayers with text and audio, Daily Gospel and Epistle scripture readings, Prayer library for various occasions, Saint of the Day profiles, Orthodox chant and hymns, Book of Psalms

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### iHost Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-online/id6761665573)

Discover and book local events like yoga or art workshops, or host your own experiences. Find hidden gems with an interactive map and earn rewards by inviting friends. Stay organized with all your upcoming events in one place.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Book events instantly, Host your own experiences, Interactive event map, Referral rewards program, Organize tickets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Encounter free?

The Encounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iHost Online free?

iHost Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Encounter or iHost Online?

iHost Online is rated higher. The Encounter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while iHost Online averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Encounter or iHost Online have ads?

Neither The Encounter nor iHost Online shows ads.

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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.*