GLA LIGHTHOUSE vs TCIW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLA LIGHTHOUSE
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This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app you can: watch or listen to past messages; stay up to date with push notifications; share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email; and download messages for offline listening. Mobile app version: 6.19.2
TCIW
This official church app facilitates connection to church life, offering access to sermons, event updates, devotionals, and secure giving. It allows users to stay engaged with church activities and leadership, whether at home or on the go.
- Watch sermons and teachings
- Stay updated on events
- Read devotionals
- Give securely
- Connect with pastors and leadership
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The official TCIW church app is designed to help you stay connected to church life throughout the week. With this app, you can watch sermons and teachings, stay up to date on upcoming events, read devotionals, give securely, and connect with pastors and church leadership. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the TCIW app keeps you connected to what God is doing in our church community. Mobile app version: 6.21.3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GLA LIGHTHOUSE at every 2 months against TCIW's every 5 months. TCIW's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
GLA LIGHTHOUSE ships an update every 2 months, TCIW every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLA LIGHTHOUSE | TCIW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guiding Light Assembly England | The Church In Wisconsin, UA |
In-app purchases
GLA LIGHTHOUSE
No in-app purchases
TCIW
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GLA LIGHTHOUSE free?
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