# Grow vs ACTS2

The clearest difference is ads: Grow at none against ACTS2's shown. Grow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (594 vs 12). ACTS2's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ACTS2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grow has 594 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Grow's written reviews are positive against 100% of ACTS2's.

Grow ships an update fortnightly, ACTS2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grow | ACTS2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acts2/id1585142977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **594** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 83 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ligonier](https://appshunter.io/developer/537706475) | [EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/706273924) |

## What reviewers say

### Grow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152)

Access thousands of biblical and theological resources for daily discipleship. Read, watch, and listen to teachings from pastors and authors, including Dr. R.C. Sproul. Enjoy free content and offline playback.

**Highlights:** Daily teaching videos and devotionals, Podcast library, Sermons and conference messages, Thousands of biblical articles, Free teaching series, Offline playback, Search by topic, teacher, or Scripture

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Vast library of resources
- 🙏 Excellent biblical teaching
- 💯 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🕰️ Convenient for on-the-go access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Unreliable login/sign-in process
- 🔋 Audio playback issues when device is locked
- 🚫 Removal of key features like Bible access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scrolling through downloads
- Inability to access purchased content offline
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching networks

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Implement resume playback feature
- Introduce dark mode and widgets
- Allow speed control for audio/video
- Integrate with Apple Vision Pro


### ACTS2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acts2/id1585142977)

This app offers Christian television content with a focus on Bible teaching, Christian living, and family-friendly entertainment. It highlights the global work of Southern Baptists and evangelicals to inspire viewers to live on mission.

**Highlights:** Bible teaching programs, Christian living content, Family-friendly entertainment, Great Commission focus, Highlights evangelical work globally

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grow free?

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

### Is ACTS2 free?

ACTS2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grow or ACTS2?

ACTS2 is rated higher. Grow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 594 ratings, while ACTS2 averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Grow or ACTS2 have ads?

ACTS2 shows ads; Grow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grow or ACTS2?

Grow ships an update fortnightly, and ACTS2 every 3 months. Most recently, Grow was updated on November 6, 2026 and ACTS2 on November 3, 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.*