# Stand to Reason vs AGTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stand to Reason at none against AGTV's 2. AGTV's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 59). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AGTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Stand to Reason asks for nothing beyond the download.

AGTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AGTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Stand to Reason's written reviews are positive against 99% of AGTV's.

Stand to Reason ships an update every 4 months, AGTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stand to Reason | AGTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-to-reason/id372101808/reviews) | **[5.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agtv/id1540662420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | **98.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stand to Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378468151) | [Guarding the Gospel Streaming Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540662422) |

## What reviewers say

### Stand to Reason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-to-reason/id372101808)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content and thoughtful thinking
- 👍 Great resource for apologetics and faith
- 👍 Helps with confident discussions
- 👍 Clear and concise biblical answers
- 👍 Makes STR easily accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Garbled audio playback
- 🐛 App errors when watching videos
- 🐛 Cannot play audio, even when downloaded
- 🐛 No zoom or font size increase
- 🐛 No longer updated / Disorganized

**Reported bugs**

- Garbled audio playback
- Errors on all devices when watching videos
- Cannot play audio
- Broken links in resources section
- Blog section yields error message

**Requested features**

- Search bar for easy navigation
- Offline access to written content
- Ability to search for material like on the website
- Include a search box for easy navigation
- Add J. Warner Wallace's podcast to the lineup


### AGTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agtv/id1540662420)

This app provides resources to defend and share the Christian gospel. It offers access to films, documentaries, and original programming designed to help users discern truth from error and refute opposing viewpoints. Content is available through monthly or yearly subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Access to "American Gospel" films, Episodic film formats, Roundtable discussions, Curated documentaries and docu-series, Original programming, Monthly and yearly subscription options

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AGTV Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AGTV Yearly | $64.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent biblical teaching
- 🚀 Variety of programs to choose from
- 👍 Edifying and encouraging content
- 👍 Solid biblical doctrine
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login/access issues
- 🔒 Lack of easy cancellation option

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to download content for offline viewing
- More content for kids and families
- Inclusion of different theological perspectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stand to Reason free?

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

### Is AGTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stand to Reason or AGTV?

AGTV is rated higher. Stand to Reason averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while AGTV averages 5.0 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Stand to Reason or AGTV have ads?

Neither Stand to Reason nor AGTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stand to Reason or AGTV?

Stand to Reason ships an update every 4 months, and AGTV every 3 months. Most recently, Stand to Reason was updated on November 1, 2026 and AGTV on November 7, 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.*