Comparison

VOM App vs ARC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VOM App

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
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Be inspired by the testimonies of persecuted Christians living and serving in the world’s most dangerous places to follow Christ, and learn how you can pray for them through The Voice of the Martyrs’ app. With this free app, you’ll also be able to - access inspiring e-books and audiobooks - watch movies, videos and virtual events from VOM - listen to VOM Radio episodes - discover resources for kids and students - access group study videos and materials - receive daily prayer requests for persecuted Christians

About

ARC

This center supports Jewish immigrants in Israel through a comprehensive internship program. Activities include community projects, housing assistance, and Hebrew language classes to aid integration and leadership development.

Highlights
  • Internship program
  • Housing for immigrants
  • Food aid program
  • Tree planting initiatives
  • Hebrew language classes
  • Free clothing for immigrants
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The Aliyah Return Center, situated in Israel's scenic Galilee region, is a beacon for Jewish immigrants embarking on the journey of "Aliyah," or homecoming to Israel. We acknowledge “Aliyah” as not just a geopolitical migration but HaShem’s mandate prophesied in the Scriptures. The center offers a comprehensive three-month internship program for International lovers of Israel, that serves as a rich learning and serving experience. Interns partake in numerous activities aimed at community uplifting and leadership development. These range from hands-on housing renovations to archaeological digs to gardening projects, and more. The interns even engage in activities like singing for the elderly, preparing food gift baskets for the needy, and cooking Shabbat dinner for our lone soldiers—those serving in the military without immediate family in Israel. Some of our Projects: Housing for New Immigrants: The center believes that providing a home isn't just about four walls and a roof; it's about giving immigrants a place to belong in their new country. Feeding the Poor: A robust food aid program ensures that hundreds of underprivileged families get nutritious meals, taking some burden off their shoulders. Tree Planting (Bloom Project): we plant trees to honor those who have helped Aliyah. Planting trees enriches Israeli community development. Lone Soldiers Housing (Upper Room): Lone soldiers have a unique set of emotional and physical needs. The center offers them specialized housing, giving them a place where they can feel a sense of family and home. Ulpan Hebrew School: Language is integral to integration. The center provides Hebrew classes that prepare new immigrants for the social and professional aspects of Israeli life. Free Clothing Hub (LiVracha): New immigrants often arrive with little. The center's free clothing store is more than just clothes; it's about restoring hope and dignity to people who are starting anew, even from war zones. Impact: The Aliyah Return Center's goals transcend immediate needs. The long-term vision is to establish relationships that create a ripple effect, instilling a sense of purpose and fulfillment among new immigrants, while at the same time training leaders who will counter antisemitism, and stand together, spreading the love. The Aliyah Return Center serves as a holistic support system to Jewish Immigrants. Whether you contribute as a donor or serve as an intern, you become part of a larger family that aligns with Israel's divine destiny, as foretold long ago. Will you you become part of this symphony? AliyahReturnCenter.com

Screenshots

VOM App4 screens
ARC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ARC at none against VOM App's shown. ARC also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). VOM App's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VOM App against 5.0 for ARC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOM App has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, ARC weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VOM App versus ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVOM AppARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.4K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB66 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThe Voice of the MartyrsChaim Malespin

Customer experience

VOM App

All ratings4,279 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative4.1%

ARC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

VOM App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezing
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

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

ARC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VOM App

No in-app purchases

None

ARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VOM App free?
VOM App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARC free?
ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VOM App or ARC?
ARC is rated higher. VOM App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while ARC averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do VOM App or ARC have ads?
VOM App shows ads; ARC does not.
Which is updated more often, VOM App or ARC?
VOM App ships an update every 5 months, and ARC weekly. Most recently, VOM App was updated on September 24, 2026 and ARC on June 1, 2026.

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