EWTN vs NCYC 26
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
NCYC 26
This app enhances your conference experience by providing essential information and schedules. Stay organized and make the most of all available offerings during your event.
- Conference experience optimization
- Event information access
- Schedule management
- Miss no offerings
- User-friendly interface
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The NCYC App is your go-to for all your conference needs. It was designed to help optimize your NCYC experience and ensure you don't miss out on all that will be offered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EWTN at 4.9 against NCYC 26's 4.3. EWTN also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 41). NCYC 26's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. EWTN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NCYC 26 asks for nothing beyond the download.
EWTN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of EWTN's written reviews are positive against 88% of NCYC 26's.
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, NCYC 26 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EWTN | NCYC 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41K ratings) — better | 4.3 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EWTN Religious Catalogue | NATIONAL FEDERATION FOR CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY, INC. |
Customer experience
EWTN
NCYC 26
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
NCYC 26
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EWTN
- CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL$0.99
- A Wolf In Sheep’S Clothing$1.99
- Called And Chosen$1.99
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- 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
NCYC 26
No in-app purchases







