Comparison

The Tablet vs Review Plus

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

Head to head
About

The Tablet

This weekly Catholic journal offers in-depth coverage of religion, politics, arts, and current affairs with global contributors. Access selected pages from the latest issue or subscribe for full access to every page and a searchable archive dating back to 2011.

Highlights
  • International religious and political coverage
  • In-depth articles and balanced reporting
  • Global contributor network
  • Searchable archive of past issues
  • Offline reading of synced issues
  • Interactive page navigation and zoom
Features
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Unique in its international coverage of religion, current affairs, politics, social issues and the arts, The Tablet is a weekly Catholic journal which has been reporting on events of significance for over 170 years. Every week The Tablet provides in-depth and balanced coverage on a wide range of subjects and its contribution to topical issues is strengthened by its contributors: each issue contains the work of writers drawn from all over the world, whose names are familiar in their particular field of experience. The Church in the World section reports on events within the Church internationally, covering Europe, Rome, Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Americas. The Home News section reports on news within UK churches, both Catholic and other Christian. In addition the latest church documents are analysed and discussed The Notebook section gives a light-hearted round-up of recent events, often with a humorous tone and the Letters section offers lively and intelligent debate from readers worldwide. No mention of The Tablet would be complete without reference to the widely respected Books section. Its detailed reviews are comprehensive, across a wide variety of subjects from philosophy to film appreciation and Christian apologetics to crime fiction. And the Arts section includes reviews of galleries and exhibitions, theatre, cinema, television, radio, music and opera. The iPad/iPhone edition brings you selected pages from the latest issue as soon as it is published. You can subscribe within the application for full access, which brings you every page of the issue and a searchable archive back to 26 November 2011. Issues are not sold individually - for the duration of your subscription you have access to every issue in this archive. During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription. • Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom. • Switch between single or double-page view. • Search the current issue or the archive. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi). • Network connection required otherwise. We recommend first running the app within a wi-fi area so it can sync the latest issue to your device - after that you can use it anywhere. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically. Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices: £8.49 per month £80.99 per year In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable subscriptions: • Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can find our privacy policy here: https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy and our terms of service here: https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

About

Review Plus

Access a vast digital library of faith-based short videos covering topics like health, prophecy, and children's programs. Enjoy inspiration on demand with new episodes added weekly and the ability to cast or download content.

Highlights
  • Faith-based video library
  • Topics: Cooking, Health, Environment, Prophecy, Business, Music, News, Children's
  • New episodes weekly
  • Cast to other devices
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Share videos
Features
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Review Plus is the official video platform from Adventist Review, bringing Bible-based content straight to your screen — anytime, anywhere. Created to unite Seventh-day Adventists around the world, Review Plus deepens our historical faith and strengthens our unique identity as a people preparing the world for the soon return of Jesus Christ. Inside the app you’ll find multiple inspiring channels filled with high-quality Adventist programming, including: • Powerful sermons and worship services that point us to God’s Word • In-depth Bible studies and Spirit of Prophecy insights • Uplifting testimonies and real-life faith stories • Adventist updates from around the globe • Family-friendly children’s programs, music, health, and more Every video is thoughtfully produced to be safe, encouraging, and true to Scripture. Whether you’re watching alone during personal devotions, with your family during worship, or sharing with friends, Review Plus helps keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and the blessed hope of His soon coming. Features you’ll appreciate: • Stream live and on-demand content in excellent quality • Browse easily by channel or topic • Pick up right where you left off with your favorites • Fresh, faith-building videos added regularly Review Plus continues the influential legacy of Adventist Review — the longest-running publication in the Seventh-day Adventist Church — now in vibrant video form. It’s designed to encourage, equip, and inspire our global family as we finish the work God has given us. Download Review Plus today and stay connected to content that unites us, deepens our faith, and prepares us for the glorious return of our Savior. Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus together.

Screenshots

The Tablet4 screens
Review Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Review Plus at 4.8 against The Tablet's 2.6. Review Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (87% vs 53%). The Tablet's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model 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. The Tablet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Review Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Review Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Review Plus has 168 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of The Tablet's written reviews are positive against 87% of Review Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tablet ships an update every 4 months, Review Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Tablet versus Review Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe TabletReview Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (8 ratings)4.8 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews86.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8168 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tablet Publishing Company LimitedGeneral Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists

Customer experience

The Tablet

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

Review Plus

All ratings168 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Tablet

Subscriptions2
  • The Tablet$9.491 Month
  • The Tablet$99.991 Year
None

Review Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Tablet free?
The Tablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Review Plus free?
Review Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Tablet or Review Plus?
Review Plus is rated higher. The Tablet averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Review Plus averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.
Do The Tablet or Review Plus have ads?
Neither The Tablet nor Review Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Tablet or Review Plus?
The Tablet ships an update every 4 months, and Review Plus every 2 months. Most recently, The Tablet was updated on November 6, 2026 and Review Plus on November 6, 2026.

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