# iCatholicRadio vs EWTN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCatholicRadio at none against EWTN's 31. iCatholicRadio also leads on ads (none vs shown). EWTN's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 236). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWTN sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. iCatholicRadio asks for nothing beyond the download.

EWTN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iCatholicRadio's written reviews are positive against 91% of EWTN's.

iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, EWTN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCatholicRadio | EWTN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatholicradio/id370685543/reviews) | **[4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 236 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/991124306) | [EWTN Religious Catalogue](https://appshunter.io/developer/569376493) |

## What reviewers say

### iCatholicRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatholicradio/id370685543)

Access Catholic talk radio and faithful Catholic music in a single application. Explore Scripture, devotionals, Church history, and apologetics. Enjoy live streams and on-demand podcasts featuring international and local affiliate stations, plus a dedicated music stream.

**Highlights:** Catholic talk radio streams, Catholic music streams, Live and on-demand content, Scripture and devotional content, Church history and apologetics, English and Spanish streams, Local affiliate station broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📻 Comprehensive Catholic radio programming and content
- 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-navigate interface
- 🆓 Free app with no subscription requirements
- 📱 Portable access to Catholic content anytime, anywhere
- 🎙️ High-quality programming with engaging hosts and priests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stops working unexpectedly
- 📡 Audio streaming cuts out or drops connection
- 🔤 Font size too small and difficult to read
- 🎵 No song/artist information displayed during music playback
- 🔄 Navigation issues between live broadcast and podcasts

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after extended use or randomly
- Audio playback fails to start or play
- Streaming disconnects during long listening sessions
- App crashes on certain device models (iPhone 5, etc.)
- Live feed unavailable while podcasts still work

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Song and artist metadata display for music content
- Chromecast support for casting to other devices
- Ability to remember last-played stream on app restart
- Improved commercial break transitions


### EWTN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490)

Access live and on-demand Catholic television and radio programming. Explore news, program schedules, and a free audio version of the Gospel of Mark. Offers a premium audio New Testament with celebrity voices and synchronized text.

**Highlights:** Live TV and Radio Streams, On-demand TV and Radio Programs, Catholic News, Program Schedule, Free Gospel of Mark Audio, Premium Audio New Testament

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL | $0.99 | one-time |
| Padre Pio: He Bore Christ’S Wo | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Wolf In Sheep’S Clothing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Called And Chosen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saint Bridget Of Sweden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hope - Our Lady Of Knock (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| MIRACLES OF PADRE PIO (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| GUADALUPE MYSTERIES (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| MOTHER CABRINI (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| THE HIDDEN SHRINE (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| GREGORIAN MUSIC OF ANGELS(rent | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tolkien - An Unexpected Friend | $1.99 | one-time |
| SAINT ROSE OF LIMA (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saint Martin De Porres | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kateri | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cabrini And The Heart Of Jesus | $1.99 | one-time |
| I AM W/ YOU-CARLO ACUTIS(rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Message Of Fatima | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chaplet Of Divine Mercy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Saints Vs. Scoundrels | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Heresies (rent) | $2.99 | one-time |
| They Might Be Saints (rent) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Case For Marriage | $2.99 | one-time |
| EXPLORE W MIRACLE HUNTER(rent) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Straubinger New Testament Audio | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing | $9.99 | one-time |
| THE HOLY ROSARY WITH MOTHER ANGELICA (buy) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chaplet Of Divine Mercy | $14.99 | one-time |
| The “Reformation” - buy | $14.99 | one-time |
| Liturgy Of The Hours For Lay P | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Testament Audio Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Strengthens Catholic faith
- 🕍 Provides access to daily Mass and prayers
- 🎥 Variety of inspiring programs and documentaries
- 📖 Easy access to Bible and religious content
- 🤗 Comforting and uplifting during difficult times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with streaming and app crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and layout changes
- 🕰️ Slow loading of on-demand content
- 🔇 Loss of some audio-only programs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access certain American channels
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improved Chromecast support
- More personalization options
- Better organization of on-demand content
- Easier access to program schedules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCatholicRadio free?

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

### Is EWTN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCatholicRadio or EWTN?

EWTN is rated higher. iCatholicRadio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while EWTN averages 4.9 from 41K ratings.

### Do iCatholicRadio or EWTN have ads?

EWTN shows ads; iCatholicRadio does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCatholicRadio or EWTN?

iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, and EWTN every 4 weeks. Most recently, iCatholicRadio was updated on October 23, 2026 and EWTN on October 29, 2026.

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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.*