# sermon.net vs Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

The clearest difference is rating: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video at 4.7 against sermon.net's 4.1. Bible Study Tools, Audio Video also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%) and ratings volume (431 vs 48). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video has 431 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of sermon.net's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bible Study Tools, Audio Video's.

sermon.net ships an update every 6 weeks, Bible Study Tools, Audio Video every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sermon.net | Bible Study Tools, Audio Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermonnet/id385060535/reviews) | **[4.7 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-tools-audio-video/id600610494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **431** |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sermon Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/385060538) | [John Bivol](https://appshunter.io/developer/591867898) |

## What reviewers say

### sermon.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermonnet/id385060535)

Access live and recorded Christian services from thousands of ministries. Search sermons by topic or keyword, stream audio and video, and subscribe to your favorite ministries for updates. Includes integrated Bible reading and shareable content.

**Highlights:** Search sermons by topic/keyword, Browse Christian ministries directory, Stream live and on-demand audio/video, Subscribe to ministries for updates, Integrated YouVersion Bible, Share episodes with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great selection of content
- 👍 Reliable streaming
- 👍 Good for ministries to share
- 👍 Helpful for users to find content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 New update issues
- 🐛 Cannot find church/sermons
- 🐛 Content not accessible
- 🐛 App restarts after pause

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when visiting subscriptions
- App restarts when pausing sermons
- App crashes when trying to listen
- Cannot find church or sermons after update
- App closes when attempting to listen to live services

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version
- Improve search functionality
- Allow offline downloads
- Allow background listening
- Bookmark sermons


### Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-tools-audio-video/id600610494)

This comprehensive app offers a wealth of resources for in-depth Bible study, including multiple translations, commentaries, and devotional content. Access audio Bibles, sermons, hymns, and video resources in over 15 languages, with offline listening options.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Commentaries and study books, Daily scripture and devotionals, Audio Bibles and sermons, Christian hymns, Video resources, Bible Q&A

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Blessings and spiritual resources
- 📚 Comprehensive Bible study materials
- 🎧 Audio Bible and sermons
- 🎥 Videos and multimedia content
- 💻 Convenient all-in-one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Jehovah's Witness content, not mainstream Christian
- 🔍 Lack of common Bible translations
- 🐛 Technical issues with downloads and playback
- 🔒 Difficulty uninstalling or deleting the app

**Reported bugs**

- Bible search tool freezes
- Inconsistent dark mode implementation
- Missing downloaded content

**Requested features**

- Bookmark and highlight Bible study materials
- Offline access to audio and video content
- Ability to adjust playback speed
- Support for more Bible translations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is sermon.net free?

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

### Is Bible Study Tools, Audio Video free?

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, sermon.net or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video?

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is rated higher. sermon.net averages 4.1 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Bible Study Tools, Audio Video averages 4.7 from 431 ratings.

### Do sermon.net or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video have ads?

Neither sermon.net nor Bible Study Tools, Audio Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, sermon.net or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video?

sermon.net ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bible Study Tools, Audio Video every 2 months. Most recently, sermon.net was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bible Study Tools, Audio Video on October 20, 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.*