Comparison

Creation Science Update vs The Berean Call

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

Head to head
About

Creation Science Update

Explore scientific evidence supporting the Bible's accuracy and authority. Access articles, videos, and timely updates on creation science. Find answers to questions about science and faith.

Highlights
  • Answers to science and Bible questions
  • Creation Science Updates
  • Evidence for creation
  • That's a Fact video shows
  • In-depth articles
  • Searchable article archive
Features
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Discover the work of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) through our free mobile app. For over four decades, ICR has equipped believers with evidence of the Bible's accuracy and authority through scientific research, educational programs, and media presentations, all conducted within a thoroughly biblical framework. Download our free app for these features: • Find answers to tough questions about science and the Bible • Receive timely news through our Creation Science Updates • Explore the evidence for creation • Watch our popular That’s a Fact video shows • Read in-depth articles on science, the Bible, and apologetics • Search 40 years’ worth of articles on creation, evolution, the Genesis record, and many more subjects For more information about ICR, visit www.ICR.org. The Institute for Creation Research app was developed with the Subsplash App Platform.

About

The Berean Call

Access a wealth of audio, video, and text content designed to encourage spiritual discernment and understanding of biblical teachings. Share insightful materials with friends and family via social media or email.

Highlights
  • Daily content updates
  • Audio, video, and text postings
  • Shareable content
  • Spiritual discernment resources
  • Biblical teaching materials
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Welcome to the official The Berean Call app! We update our app content almost every day and invite you to explore our audio, video, text postings and products. After you’ve downloaded and enjoyed the content, you can share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, or email. For more information about The Berean Call, please visit: http://www.thebereancall.org More about The Berean Call: Seven years after publication of the controversial groundbreaking bestseller The Seduction of Christianity in 1985, its authors, Dave Hunt and T. A. McMahon, joined forces on another front. The Berean Call was formed under the direction of Dave Hunt for the purpose of encouraging spiritual discernment among those who regarded themselves not just as “evangelicals” but as biblical Christians. The primary vehicle for this endeavor was through the publication of the newsletter The Berean Call . Behind every article is the exhortation to believers to get back into the Word of God instead of being “carried about by every wind of doctrine” and to equip them with materials to help them walk in the truth. The materials carried by TBC are thought provoking and are regarded as controversial by some—and therefore are not offered by many Christian bookstores. The ministry and newsletter name is taken from Acts 17:11, in which the writer of Acts commended those in the synagogue of the Greek city of Berea for being more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica—because not only were they eager to receive the Word, but the Bereans also checked it against what the Apostle Paul taught them in order to see if his teaching was according to the Scriptures. As the mailing list increased, so did the number of employees and volunteers. Through God’s provision, the ministry was able to expand its floor space to accommodate a warehouse for storage, a shipping and packing department, a radio studio, audio duplication and video editing departments, bookkeeping and mail-order departments, as well as editorial, graphics, and administrative departments. Although many of these divisions consist of only one or two employees, and the volume of mail, orders, and product output is generally quite high, TBC consistently receives praise and thanks for the quality and speed with which products are dispersed as well as for the courtesy and consideration given to people over the phone and through personal letters written in response to their questions. The Berean Call has always operated on the belief that God will provide as we seek His face, so we do not make appeals for financial help. Although the ministry operates primarily on donations, these are freewill and not solicited. TBC has seen God “do exceeding abundantly above” all that was asked or thought. For nearly ten years, the weekly radio program, Search the Scriptures Daily , was broadcast on more than 300 stations as well as the Internet. Though no longer in production, STSD is re-broadcast on many stations and is archived on TBC’s website. In 2013, TBC began producing STS 24/7 (Search the Scriptures), an interview program featuring T. A. McMahon holding lively discussions with a variety of guests, which continues to this day. Since Dave Hunt’s homegoing in 2013, Tom and TBC staff members have continued to supply the articles and answers to questions in the newsletter. The ministry continues branching out into new territory, seeking to reach more people with the truth of God’s Word by way of the Internet, in-house videos, audio and e-books, and other means. The ministry receives letters and inquiries from around the world as people are introduced to the newsletter and to Dave’s and T. A.’s books. Mobile app version: 6.17.1

Screenshots

Creation Science Update3 screens
The Berean Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Berean Call at 4.9 against Creation Science Update's 4.3. The Berean Call also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Creation Science Update's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

The Berean Call holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Creation Science Update's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Berean Call's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Creation Science Update versus The Berean Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreation Science UpdateThe Berean Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSubsplash IncThe Berean Call

Customer experience

Creation Science Update

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative34.5%

The Berean Call

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Creation Science Update

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App not working on iPhone
  • Needs update but no update available
  • Broken and doesn't work
  • Not supported by iPhone
  • No longer accessible on Apple
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  • Launch failure messages
  • Missing Data error
  • Pages bounce when scrolling
  • SOBA text too small for iPhone
  • News text expansion on sideways phone
  • Pop-up audio function mentions downloads (not present)

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update the app for iPhone
  • Fix the app for Apple devices
  • Add video/audio
  • Adjust font size for uniformity
  • More interactive features
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  • Downloadable audio books or lectures
  • Include "That's a Fact" articles
  • Exchange links for actual pages within the app
  • Make apologetics page a mobile page
  • More content within the app, not just links
  • Dark mode option
  • Save, star, or group articles

The Berean Call

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Creation Science Update

No in-app purchases

None

The Berean Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creation Science Update free?
Creation Science Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Berean Call free?
The Berean Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Creation Science Update or The Berean Call?
The Berean Call is rated higher. Creation Science Update averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while The Berean Call averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Creation Science Update or The Berean Call have ads?
Neither Creation Science Update nor The Berean Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creation Science Update or The Berean Call?
Creation Science Update ships an update every 2 months, and The Berean Call every 2 months. Most recently, Creation Science Update was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Berean Call on October 23, 2026.

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