# VOM App vs Unshackled!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VOM App at 95% against Unshackled!'s 49%. VOM App also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 144). Unshackled!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

VOM App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOM App has 4.4K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of VOM App's written reviews are positive against 49% of Unshackled!'s.

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, Unshackled! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VOM App | Unshackled! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vom-app/id432550884/reviews)** | [4.3 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unshackled/id1448074396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Voice of the Martyrs](https://appshunter.io/developer/432550887) | [Pacific Garden Mission](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448074395) |

## What reviewers say

### VOM App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vom-app/id432550884)

Gain inspiration from the testimonies of persecuted Christians worldwide. Learn how to pray for them and access a variety of resources including e-books, audiobooks, videos, and radio episodes. Discover materials for all ages and group studies.

**Highlights:** Inspiring testimonies of persecuted Christians, Daily prayer requests, Access e-books and audiobooks, Watch movies and videos, Listen to VOM Radio, Resources for kids and students, Group study materials

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for staying connected to the persecuted church
- 🙏 Enables focused prayer for believers facing persecution
- 📚 Provides access to inspiring resources and stories
- 🌍 Raises awareness of global Christian persecution
- 🕰️ Convenient daily prayer reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Unnecessary login requirement for basic app features
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features (e.g. country maps)
- 📝 Wish for ability to review past prayer requests

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More movies and stories to be added
- Ability to adjust font size for easier reading
- Option to share content on additional social platforms


### Unshackled!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unshackled/id1448074396)

Access a wealth of content for personal growth and connection. Listen to podcasts, watch inspiring short films, and stay updated with the latest sermons. Easily share content and receive notifications.

**Highlights:** Listen to current and past episodes, Watch short films, Tune in to latest podcast, Share content via social media or email, Receive push notifications, Link to sermons, Easy donation option

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Uplifting and inspiring stories
- 🌟 Great content and ministry
- 👍 Accessible content
- ✨ Nostalgic connection to childhood
- 💯 Well-made app (older versions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes randomly
- 🐛 App won't open after update
- 🐛 Loading errors
- 🐛 Cannot download content
- 🐛 App not working

**Reported bugs**

- App will no longer open
- Loading error on opening app
- App won't download content
- Error on getting content
- App crashes randomly

**Requested features**

- Autoplay function
- Ability to filter for new episodes
- Episodes more than 1 part displayed back to back
- Option to play all episodes
- Background play functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VOM App free?

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

### Is Unshackled! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VOM App or Unshackled!?

VOM App is rated higher. VOM App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Unshackled! averages 4.3 from 144 ratings.

### Do VOM App or Unshackled! have ads?

VOM App shows ads; Unshackled! does not.

### Which is updated more often, VOM App or Unshackled!?

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, and Unshackled! every 2 months. Most recently, VOM App was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unshackled! on August 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.*