# Divine Mercy vs EWTN

The clearest difference is rating: EWTN at 4.9 against Divine Mercy's 4.2. EWTN also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 65%) and ratings volume (35K vs 380). Divine Mercy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 31) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWTN sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Divine Mercy asks for nothing beyond the download.

EWTN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 35K ratings behind it against 380, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Divine Mercy's written reviews are positive against 90% of EWTN's.

Divine Mercy ships an update every 2 months, EWTN every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Divine Mercy | EWTN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divine-mercy/id410696366/reviews) | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 380 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [EWTN Religious Catalogue](https://appshunter.io/developer/569376493) |

## What reviewers say

### Divine Mercy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divine-mercy/id410696366)

Explore the message and devotion of Divine Mercy with this comprehensive app. Access daily meditations, interactive prayers like the Chaplet and Way of the Cross, and hundreds of quotes from St. Faustina's Diary. Receive configurable prayer reminders and engage with novenas to deepen your faith.

**Highlights:** Interactive Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Daily meditations from St. Faustina's Diary, Configurable prayer reminders, Quotes from St. Faustina's Diary, Interactive novenas, Interactive Way of the Cross

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Better now
- 👍 My go to audio
- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 I Love the Divine Mercy App!
- 👍 Great App!!!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio on new version
- 🔊 Voice
- 🔊 Older Voice was perfect!
- 🔊 Prefer the old voice
- 🔊 If it ain't broke why fix it

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications broken with most recent update
- Stops in the middle of the Chaplet
- Crashes
- App doesn't work right now after 5 years
- Chaplet recitation too slow

**Requested features**

- Move purgatory board and intention for the day on main landing page
- Adding a widget to IPhone where I don't need To open the app to see what today's intention is for quick and easy reference when in prayer
- Option for Fr Gaitely's voice back
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### EWTN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490)

Access live and on-demand Catholic television and radio programming. Explore news, program schedules, and a free audio version of the Gospel of Mark. Offers a premium audio New Testament with celebrity voices and synchronized text.

**Highlights:** Live TV and Radio Streams, On-demand TV and Radio Programs, Catholic News, Program Schedule, Free Gospel of Mark Audio, Premium Audio New Testament

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL | $0.99 | one-time |
| Padre Pio: He Bore Christ’S Wo | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Wolf In Sheep’S Clothing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Called And Chosen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saint Bridget Of Sweden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hope - Our Lady Of Knock (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| MIRACLES OF PADRE PIO (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| GUADALUPE MYSTERIES (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| MOTHER CABRINI (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| THE HIDDEN SHRINE (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| GREGORIAN MUSIC OF ANGELS(rent | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tolkien - An Unexpected Friend | $1.99 | one-time |
| SAINT ROSE OF LIMA (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saint Martin De Porres | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kateri | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cabrini And The Heart Of Jesus | $1.99 | one-time |
| I AM W/ YOU-CARLO ACUTIS(rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Message Of Fatima | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chaplet Of Divine Mercy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Saints Vs. Scoundrels | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Heresies (rent) | $2.99 | one-time |
| They Might Be Saints (rent) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Case For Marriage | $2.99 | one-time |
| EXPLORE W MIRACLE HUNTER(rent) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Straubinger New Testament Audio | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing | $9.99 | one-time |
| THE HOLY ROSARY WITH MOTHER ANGELICA (buy) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chaplet Of Divine Mercy | $14.99 | one-time |
| The “Reformation” - buy | $14.99 | one-time |
| Liturgy Of The Hours For Lay P | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Testament Audio Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Strengthens Catholic faith
- 🕍 Provides access to daily Mass and prayers
- 🎥 Variety of inspiring programs and documentaries
- 📖 Easy access to Bible and religious content
- 🤗 Comforting and uplifting during difficult times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with streaming and app crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and layout changes
- 🕰️ Slow loading of on-demand content
- 🔇 Loss of some audio-only programs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access certain American channels
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improved Chromecast support
- More personalization options
- Better organization of on-demand content
- Easier access to program schedules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Divine Mercy free?

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

### Is EWTN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Divine Mercy or EWTN?

EWTN is rated higher. Divine Mercy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while EWTN averages 4.9 from 35K ratings.

### Do Divine Mercy or EWTN have ads?

EWTN shows ads; Divine Mercy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Divine Mercy or EWTN?

Divine Mercy ships an update every 2 months, and EWTN every 4 weeks. Most recently, Divine Mercy was updated on September 27, 2026 and EWTN on September 27, 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.*