Comparison

SES Apologetics App vs AGTV

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

Head to head
About

SES Apologetics App

Access over 500 hours of Christian apologetics content, including audio, video, podcasts, and blogs. Explore teachings from prominent defenders of the Christian faith.

Highlights
  • Extensive Christian apologetics library
  • Over 500 hours of content
  • Audio from past events
  • Videos and podcasts
  • Blogs and articles
  • Content from leading apologists
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You can have over 500 hours of some of the very best Christian apologetics content in the palm of your hand. You'll find audio from past NCCAs and other events, videos, podcasts, blogs, and more from some of today's best defenders of the Christian Faith including Frank Turek, Hugh Ross, Gary Habermas, Richard Howe, Michael Brown, Richard Land, J. Warner Wallace, and many more! The Southern Evangelical Seminary App was created with The Church App by Subsplash. Mobile app version: 6.21.3

About

AGTV

This app provides resources to defend and share the Christian gospel. It offers access to films, documentaries, and original programming designed to help users discern truth from error and refute opposing viewpoints. Content is available through monthly or yearly subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Access to "American Gospel" films
  • Episodic film formats
  • Roundtable discussions
  • Curated documentaries and docu-series
  • Original programming
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
Features
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AGTV exists to guard and proclaim the biblical gospel of Christ crucified and to provide Christians and their local churches with resources to refute the errors of the "American Gospel." Subscribers have access to all "American Gospel" films, in both standard and episodic form, complete with roundtable discussions. Also included are similar, carefully-curated documentaries and docu-series that help Christians discern truth from error. Subscribers will also enjoy original programming that ties back to the "American Gospel" films. To access all features and content you can subscribe to AGTV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://guardingthegospelstreamingnetwork.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://guardingthegospelstreamingnetwork.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

SES Apologetics App3 screens
AGTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AGTV at 5.0 against SES Apologetics App's 4.2. AGTV also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 6) and review sentiment (99% vs 80%). SES Apologetics App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. AGTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SES Apologetics App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AGTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AGTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SES Apologetics App's written reviews are positive against 99% of AGTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SES Apologetics App versus AGTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSES Apologetics AppAGTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews98.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOUTHERN EVANGELICAL SEMINARY, INC.Guarding the Gospel Streaming Network, LLC

Customer experience

SES Apologetics App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

AGTV

All ratings1,089 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%

Bugs and requests

SES Apologetics App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AGTV

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to download content for offline viewing
  • More content for kids and families
  • Inclusion of different theological perspectives

In-app purchases

None

SES Apologetics App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AGTV

Subscriptions2
  • AGTV Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • AGTV Yearly3 Days trial$64.991 Year

Questions

Is SES Apologetics App free?
SES Apologetics App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AGTV free?
AGTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SES Apologetics App or AGTV?
AGTV is rated higher. SES Apologetics App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AGTV averages 5.0 from 1.1K ratings.
Do SES Apologetics App or AGTV have ads?
Neither SES Apologetics App nor AGTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SES Apologetics App or AGTV?
SES Apologetics App ships an update every 3 months, and AGTV every 3 months. Most recently, SES Apologetics App was updated on October 23, 2026 and AGTV on October 25, 2026.

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