# FirstNLR vs Nooma

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nooma at 925 against FirstNLR's 16. Nooma also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). FirstNLR's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FirstNLR against 5.0 for Nooma. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nooma has 925 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FirstNLR ships an update every 2 months, Nooma monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirstNLR | Nooma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstnlr/id408108353/reviews) | [5.0 (925 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooma/id1631562349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **925** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Assembly of God North Little Rock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438437193) | [Noomalife Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523090765) |

## What reviewers say

### FirstNLR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstnlr/id408108353)

Access sermons from a church community, organized by Bible passages or topics. Share inspiring content with friends through social media or email. Explore more about the church's mission and activities.

**Highlights:** Listen to sermons, Browse by Bible passage, Browse by topic, Share content via social media, Share content via email, Church information

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nooma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooma/id1631562349)

This app allows users to schedule fitness classes that combine sweat-inducing workouts with breathwork and mindfulness practices. It aims to foster mental and physical resilience through a unique approach to fitness and a supportive community. Users can view schedules, book classes, and access promotions.

**Highlights:** Schedule fitness classes, View class schedules, Reserve classes, View promotions and packages, Access contact information, Connect to social pages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirstNLR free?

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

### Is Nooma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FirstNLR or Nooma?

FirstNLR and Nooma are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 925 ratings respectively.

### Do FirstNLR or Nooma have ads?

Neither FirstNLR nor Nooma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FirstNLR or Nooma?

FirstNLR ships an update every 2 months, and Nooma monthly. Most recently, FirstNLR was updated on October 4, 2026 and Nooma on October 14, 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.*