# VOM App vs ICOM Community

The clearest difference is ads: ICOM Community at none against VOM App's shown. ICOM Community also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). VOM App's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for VOM App against 5.0 for ICOM Community. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOM App has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, ICOM Community every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VOM App | ICOM Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vom-app/id432550884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icom-community/id6737978944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Voice of the Martyrs](https://appshunter.io/developer/432550887) | [NATIONAL MISSIONARY CONVENTION OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES-CHURCHES OF CHRIST, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577399722) |

## 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


### ICOM Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icom-community/id6737978944)

Connect with professionals and opportunities year-round, extending the benefits of an annual conference. Discover job openings, join or create specialized groups, and read global missionary newsletters and blog content.

**Highlights:** Year-round networking, Job and internship listings, Niche group creation and joining, Missionary newsletters, Conference recordings and blog posts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VOM App free?

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

### Is ICOM Community free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VOM App or ICOM Community?

ICOM Community is rated higher. VOM App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while ICOM Community averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VOM App or ICOM Community have ads?

VOM App shows ads; ICOM Community does not.

### Which is updated more often, VOM App or ICOM Community?

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, and ICOM Community every 7 months. Most recently, VOM App was updated on November 10, 2026 and ICOM Community on October 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.*