Comparison

Stand to Reason vs MasterLectures

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stand to Reason

This app provides Christians with resources to deepen their understanding of faith and articulate a reasoned defense of classical Christianity. Access podcasts, blogs, articles, and letters to build confidence in your beliefs.

Highlights
  • Weekly radio and video podcasts
  • Daily blog
  • Featured articles
  • Solid Ground and mentoring letters
  • Key articles on defending Christianity
  • Social media sharing
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Get equipped anywhere, anytime with Stand to Reason’s free app. Stand to Reason trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values. Get Greg Koukl’s weekly radio and video podcasts, STR’s daily blog, the weekly featured article, a selection of Solid Ground and mentoring letters, and a some of the essential articles on topics key to defending Christianity and building your own faith and confidence. Connect with STR on Facebook and Twitter, and share the podcasts with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. For more training tools, visit www.str.org The Stand to Reason App was created with The Church App by Subsplash. Mobile app version: 6.21.3

About

MasterLectures

Access thousands of professionally filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. Stream content on demand from trusted Christian scholars covering topics from biblical context to church history and ministry. Grow your faith and understanding with expert guidance.

Highlights
  • Thousands of video lectures
  • Bible and theology topics
  • Apologetics and Christian history
  • Ministry guidance
  • Original language studies
  • Expert Christian scholars
Features
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Get unlimited access to an expanding library of thousands of professionally-filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. This app lets you stream thousands of videos on demand—any time, anywhere—and comes with your membership to MasterLectures by Zondervan Academic. All videos are presented by Christian scholars you trust. Explore videos on the Bible, theology, apologetics, Christian history, and so much more. • LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE. Explore the historical and cultural context of the ancient texts, learn the interpretive issues, and discover practical application for today. Start with an introductory survey, or dig deep into an individual book. • EXPLORE THEOLOGY. From introductory videos on the nature of God, to in-depth discussions of the most challenging and mysterious topics in theology, you’ll get expert guidance from today’s leading theologians. Choose from survey-level videos on systemic, historical, evangelical, and contemporary theology, or explore specific topics in theology, like the doctrine of the Trinity the doctrine of creation, and the creeds and councils. • GROW IN YOUR FAITH. Learn how to articulate and clarify your own beliefs, and get equipped to defend your faith to others. Choose from videos from today’s leading apologists, or explore topics on Islam, science, ethics, philosophy, and more. • DISCOVER CHRISTIAN HISTORY. Gain a richer understanding of your Christian heritage. Choose from videos on every period of church history, including the key people, events, ideas, and controversies that have shaped Christian thought. • DO BETTER MINISTRY. Whether you serve as a pastor or as a volunteer, you’ll get expert guidance from seasoned ministry leaders who have faced the same challenges. Choose from videos on leadership, evangelism, small groups, missions, preaching, counseling, and more. • READ THE BIBLE IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES. From introductory videos on the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, all the way up to graduate-level lectures on syntax and discourse analysis, we’ve got you covered. Choose from beginner-level videos on Greek and Hebrew, or go further by learning Aramaic, Syriac, or Ugaritic. To access all features and content you can subscribe to MasterLectures on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/privacy

Screenshots

Stand to Reason3 screens
MasterLectures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stand to Reason at none against MasterLectures's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Stand to Reason asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stand to Reason against 4.7 for MasterLectures. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Stand to Reason's written reviews are positive against 92% of MasterLectures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stand to Reason ships an update every 4 months, MasterLectures every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stand to Reason versus MasterLectures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStand to ReasonMasterLectures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59 ratings) — better4.7 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5988 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStand to ReasonHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

Customer experience

Stand to Reason

All ratings58 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative4.9%

MasterLectures

All ratings88 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Stand to Reason

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MasterLectures

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot find series started
  • App doesn't remember which videos completed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a study guide for videos
  • App should remember last watched video
  • Add a rewind button (e.g., 15 seconds)
  • Add a playback speed function
  • Ability to mark videos as watched
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  • Include class notes

In-app purchases

None

Stand to Reason

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterLectures

Subscriptions2
  • MasterLecture Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • MasterLectures Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Stand to Reason free?
Stand to Reason is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MasterLectures free?
MasterLectures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stand to Reason or MasterLectures?
Stand to Reason is rated higher. Stand to Reason averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while MasterLectures averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.
Do Stand to Reason or MasterLectures have ads?
Neither Stand to Reason nor MasterLectures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stand to Reason or MasterLectures?
Stand to Reason ships an update every 4 months, and MasterLectures every 3 months. Most recently, Stand to Reason was updated on June 9, 2026 and MasterLectures on September 13, 2026.

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