# sermon.net vs iDisciple

The clearest difference is rating: iDisciple at 4.8 against sermon.net's 4.1. iDisciple also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 48) and review sentiment (72% vs 53%). sermon.net's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDisciple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. sermon.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDisciple holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDisciple has 16K 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 72% of iDisciple's.

sermon.net ships an update monthly, iDisciple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sermon.net | iDisciple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermonnet/id385060535/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idisciple/id695061867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sermon Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/385060538) | [iDisciple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/695061870) |

## 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


### iDisciple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idisciple/id695061867)

Access a vast library of Christian content, including sermons, devotionals, music, and growth plans from renowned authors and ministries. Personalized daily feeds and offline access enhance your spiritual journey anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Personalized Daily Home Feed, Sermons, Growth Plans, Bible Access, Devotionals, Christian Music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iDisciple Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| iDisciple Subscription Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| iDisciple Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Anual Giving Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual w/ Dove Channel | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Diverse content (sermons, devotionals, music)
- 🙏 Helps users grow in their faith
- 👍 Customizable content preferences
- 🚀 Convenient for busy Christians
- 🎶 Enjoyable Christian music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited access without paid subscription
- 🐛 Technical issues (crashes, login problems)
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns
- 📵 Daily content limits frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access content after updates
- Inconsistent login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline content access
- More free content options
- Improved app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is sermon.net free?

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

### Is iDisciple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, sermon.net or iDisciple?

iDisciple is rated higher. sermon.net averages 4.1 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while iDisciple averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do sermon.net or iDisciple have ads?

iDisciple shows ads; sermon.net does not.

### Which is updated more often, sermon.net or iDisciple?

sermon.net ships an update monthly, and iDisciple every 2 months. Most recently, sermon.net was updated on September 28, 2026 and iDisciple on September 30, 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.*