Comparison

EWTN vs Magdalene Prayers

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

Head to head
About

EWTN

Access live and on-demand Catholic television and radio programming. Explore news, program schedules, and a free audio version of the Gospel of Mark. Offers a premium audio New Testament with celebrity voices and synchronized text.

Highlights
  • Live TV and Radio Streams
  • On-demand TV and Radio Programs
  • Catholic News
  • Program Schedule
  • Free Gospel of Mark Audio
  • Premium Audio New Testament
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EWTN’s TV and Radio: Live and On Demand • TV and Radio Live Streams • Video on demand (Television Programs) • Audio on demand (Radio Programs) • News • Program schedule FREE: RSV-Bible text with entire Gospel of Mark audio (99 minutes) featuring Blair Underwood as Mark - plus full text of the RSV-CE Bible and access to EWTN Live content. At anytime you can purchase the complete New Testament audio. The EWTN Bible is powered by the Truth & Life Audio Bible a celebrity-voiced "radio drama" of the entire RSV-CE New Testament. More than 70 actors help bring the scriptures to life in this 22-hour audio production, complete with movie-quality sound effects and an original music score. This award-winning audio New Testament is endorsed with an Imprimatur from the Vatican and including a foreword by Pope Benedict XVI. Voiced by internationally-renowned actors including: Neal McDonough, Stacy Keach, Kristen Bell, Sean Astin, Michael York, Blair Underwood,Malcolm McDowell, Brian Cox, Julia Ormond, John Rhys-Davies and many more. 70 actors - 20 audio engineers - 10 studios over 3 continents - more than 100 media development experts - and 10,000 production hours were needed to create this world-class audio New Testament. In addition to this amazing audio, the iPhone/iPad app features: • Complete text of RSV-CE synchronized with audio for the New Testament. • Go directly to any verse and hear and see the Bible instantly. • Use the built in playlist to hear the New Testament in 40 days or in Chronological order. • Create your own playlist of verses. • Remembers where you left off. • Sleep timer • Airplay support • Support for headphone pause and play buttons • Easily fit entire 22 hours of audio on your iPhone/iPad. “The Truth & Life Dramatized audio Bible is entirely faithful to the text of the Holy Scriptures. The manner in which the text is performed, beautifully assists the listener in understanding the meaning of the divinely inspired words within their context. The background music and sound effects helps the listener to imagine the setting of each particular text of the Holy Bible. I am happy to give my wholehearted endorsement to the audio New Testament.” --Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, Perfect of the Apostolic Signature of the Holy See “This is the way Scripture is supposed to sound. Revealing and passionate performances from world class actors, a lyrical translation, and sound effects that put you in the middle of the action. Whether you’ve read the Bible a hundred times or are making the first contact, this is an experience you will not forget and one you will want to repeat often.” --Laura Ingraham, Radio Talk Show Host, New York Times Bestselling Author “We learn by hearing as well as reading. Those who desire to become true disciples of Jesus will want to learn from His words in every way. For anyone interested in beginning or continuing their adventure of faith, I highly recommend this faithful and powerful presentation of the Word of God.” --The Most Reverend Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, PA

About

Magdalene Prayers

This app offers a digital tool for prayer meditation using a structure inspired by Anglican prayer beads. It features a sequence of prayers and a unique red egg image for each day, honoring the story of Mary Magdalene. Designed for on-the-go use, it provides a quiet space for reflection without background music.

Highlights
  • Anglican prayer bead structure
  • Daily red egg imagery
  • Tap-to-pray functionality
  • No background music
  • Focus on Mary Magdalene
Features
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The inspiration for this app comes from an adult education program we had at Holy Cross on prayer. My dear friend and colleague at Holy Cross, The Rev. Martha Kuhlmann, brought her Mary Magdalene Anglican prayer beads to share with our group. I was so taken by the thought of a prayer bead meditation tool around one of my patron saints, Mary Magdalene, I immediately set out to create this app, as I was not inclined to haul around prayer beads with me wherever I go, and my phone is always with me! A perfect match! The genesis of Anglican Prayer Beads is a gift to the world from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in the later 20th century. Unlike its Roman Catholic cousin, the Anglican version has 33 beads, divided into four groups of seven beads called weeks. The image I chose for each day of the weeks is a red egg. This egg image is to pay homage to the wonderful story of Mary of Magdala sharing the gospel with Caesar. The Roman Ruler declared that Jesus could no more rise from the dead than the egg Mary held could turn to red. And before their eyes, it turned bright red. The prayers I chose for this app are the prayers that are regularly on my heart. The app is designed to provide space to tap and pray! I specifically decided not to add any background music, so there is no concern of disturbing other passengers on a daily commute. I hope you can find space in your day to say your prayers.

Screenshots

EWTN4 screens
Magdalene Prayers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magdalene Prayers at none against EWTN's 10. Magdalene Prayers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). EWTN's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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. EWTN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Magdalene Prayers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EWTN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of EWTN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magdalene Prayers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, Magdalene Prayers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
EWTN versus Magdalene Prayers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEWTNMagdalene Prayers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41K ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEWTN Religious CatalogueMark Spaulding

Customer experience

EWTN

All ratings34,690 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.1%

Magdalene Prayers

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EWTN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to access certain American channels
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved Chromecast support
  • More personalization options
  • Better organization of on-demand content
  • Easier access to program schedules

Magdalene Prayers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

EWTN

One-time10
  • CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL$0.99
  • A Wolf In Sheep’S Clothing$1.99
  • Called And Chosen$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Saint Bridget Of Sweden$1.99
  • MIRACLES OF PADRE PIO (rent)$1.99
  • THE HIDDEN SHRINE (rent)$1.99
  • Cabrini And The Heart Of Jesus$1.99
  • Chaplet Of Divine Mercy$2.99
  • A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing$9.99
  • Chaplet Of Divine Mercy$14.99
None

Magdalene Prayers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EWTN free?
EWTN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magdalene Prayers free?
Magdalene Prayers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EWTN or Magdalene Prayers?
EWTN is rated higher. EWTN averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Magdalene Prayers averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do EWTN or Magdalene Prayers have ads?
EWTN shows ads; Magdalene Prayers does not.
Which is updated more often, EWTN or Magdalene Prayers?
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Magdalene Prayers every 4 months. Most recently, EWTN was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magdalene Prayers on November 2, 2026.

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