Hope for our Times vs Biblical Counseling Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hope for our Times
Explore biblical prophecies about end times events and learn how to live with faith in Jesus Christ. Access live broadcasts, teachings, interviews, and curated news to stay informed and connected.
- Watch live broadcasts
- Listen to teachings
- View weekly interviews
- Curated news updates
- Event and conference information
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Welcome to Hope for our Times, a ministry led by Tom Hughes which focuses on the prophecies of the Bible concerning end times events. Our desire is to share the importance of having a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and how to live in these Last Days with the hope that can only be found in Him. The Hope for our Times App is the easiest way to stay connected: - Watch Live and share to your TV or devices - Listen to latest teachings - See weekly interviews - Stay updated with curated news - Find information on latest events and conferences Mobile app version: 6.21.3
Biblical Counseling Academy
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Inside the Biblical Counseling Academy app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Biblical Counseling Academy at every 3 weeks against Hope for our Times's every 2 months. Hope for our Times'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.
Hope for our Times ships an update every 2 months, Biblical Counseling Academy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hope for our Times | Biblical Counseling Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (94 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas J. Hughes Ministries, Inc. | Jeff Christianson |
In-app purchases
Hope for our Times
No in-app purchases
Biblical Counseling Academy
No in-app purchases
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