Comparison

EWTN vs Interactive Rosary with audio

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

Interactive Rosary with audio

This app offers a guided experience for praying the Catholic Rosary. It features audio recitations, visual aids for each mystery, and progress tracking to help users deepen their spiritual practice. It's designed for both new and experienced practitioners.

Highlights
  • Audio guides for prayer
  • View Rosary mysteries
  • Track prayer progress
  • Images for reflection
  • Modern, intuitive interface
  • Offline daily prayer
Features
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The RosaryMate app is a beautifully designed and easy-to-use prayer companion for individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual connection with the Catholic faith. With the app, users can pray the Rosary with the help of audio guides, view the mysteries, and track their progress. The app features a modern, intuitive interface that makes it simple for users to follow along with the prayers. The audio guides provide clear and concise recitations of each prayer, making it perfect for those who are new to the Rosary or who simply want to enhance their meditation experience. The app also offers a selection of images that accompany each mystery, helping users to visualize and reflect upon the events of each episode in the life of Jesus and Mary. Whether you're a seasoned Rosary pray-er or just looking to start a new spiritual practice, the Rosary app is an excellent choice. Download now and start your journey to a deeper connection with your faith. The Rosary is a devotion in honor of the Virgin Mary. It consists of a set number of specific prayers. First are the introductory prayers: one Apostles’ Creed (Credo), one Our Father (the Pater Noster or the Lord’s Prayer), three Hail Mary’s (Ave’s), one Glory Be (Gloria Patri). Between the introductory prayers and the concluding prayer is the meat of the rosary: the decades. Each decade is composed of ten Hail Marys. Each decade is bracketed between an Our Father and a Glory Be, so each decade actually has twelve prayers. Each decade is devoted to a mystery regarding the life of Jesus or his mother. Here the word mystery refers to a truth of the faith, not to something incomprehensible, as in the line, "It’s a mystery to me!" The twenty mysteries are divided into four groups of five: the Joyful, the Sorrowful, the Glorious, the Luminous. When people speak of "saying the rosary" they usually mean saying any set of five (which takes about fifteen minutes). Terms of use: https://rosary.today/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

EWTN4 screens
Interactive Rosary with audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EWTN at 35K against Interactive Rosary with audio's 4K. EWTN also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 31 one-off in-app purchases and Interactive Rosary with audio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EWTN against 4.9 for Interactive Rosary with audio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 35K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of EWTN's written reviews are positive against 83% of Interactive Rosary with audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, Interactive Rosary with audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EWTN versus Interactive Rosary with audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEWTNInteractive Rosary with audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35K ratings)4.9 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better83.4% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better4K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEWTN Religious CatalogueTomasz Powalka

Customer experience

EWTN

All ratings34,690 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.4%

Interactive Rosary with audio

All ratings4,037 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative10.3%

User reviews

EWTN

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙏 Strengthens Catholic faith
  • 🕍 Provides access to daily Mass and prayers
  • 🎥 Variety of inspiring programs and documentaries
  • 📖 Easy access to Bible and religious content
  • 🤗 Comforting and uplifting during difficult times

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues with streaming and app crashes
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and layout changes
  • 🕰️ Slow loading of on-demand content
  • 🔇 Loss of some audio-only programs

Interactive Rosary with audio

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful visual aid
  • 👍 Supports prayer process
  • 👍 Convenient for praying on-the-go
  • 👍 Soothing narration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy performance
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🔍 Accessibility concerns for visually impaired
  • 🕰️ Slow narration pace
  • 🔍 Inaccurate translations/text

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

Interactive Rosary with audio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio cuts out when screen locks
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching languages
  • Incorrect text formatting and overlapping images

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add option to adjust narration speed
  • Include Litanies and other common Catholic prayers
  • Implement background playback
  • Provide calendar/schedule feature for prayers
  • Allow customization of rosary beads
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  • Add support for Latin and other languages

In-app purchases

31 purchases

EWTN

One-time31
  • CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL$0.99
  • Padre Pio: He Bore Christ’S Wo$0.99
  • A Wolf In Sheep’S Clothing$1.99
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  • Called And Chosen$1.99
  • Saint Bridget Of Sweden$1.99
  • Hope - Our Lady Of Knock (rent)$1.99
  • MIRACLES OF PADRE PIO (rent)$1.99
  • GUADALUPE MYSTERIES (rent)$1.99
  • MOTHER CABRINI (rent)$1.99
  • THE HIDDEN SHRINE (rent)$1.99
  • GREGORIAN MUSIC OF ANGELS(rent$1.99
  • Tolkien - An Unexpected Friend$1.99
  • SAINT ROSE OF LIMA (rent)$1.99
  • Saint Martin De Porres$1.99
  • Kateri$1.99
  • Cabrini And The Heart Of Jesus$1.99
  • I AM W/ YOU-CARLO ACUTIS(rent)$1.99
  • The Message Of Fatima$2.99
  • Chaplet Of Divine Mercy$2.99
  • Saints Vs. Scoundrels$2.99
  • The Heresies (rent)$2.99
  • They Might Be Saints (rent)$2.99
  • The Case For Marriage$2.99
  • EXPLORE W MIRACLE HUNTER(rent)$2.99
  • Straubinger New Testament Audio$4.99
  • A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing$9.99
  • THE HOLY ROSARY WITH MOTHER ANGELICA (buy)$9.99
  • Chaplet Of Divine Mercy$14.99
  • The “Reformation” - buy$14.99
  • Liturgy Of The Hours For Lay P$14.99
  • New Testament Audio Package$19.99
9 purchases

Interactive Rosary with audio

Subscriptions5
  • Premium access$2.991 Month
  • Premium access (reduced)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Premium access7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • Premium access (Supporter)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium access (WOW!)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • "Just a little bit" support$0.99
  • Average donation$2.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
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  • Big donation$5.99

Questions

Is EWTN free?
EWTN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interactive Rosary with audio free?
Interactive Rosary with audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EWTN or Interactive Rosary with audio?
EWTN and Interactive Rosary with audio are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35K and 4K ratings respectively.
Do EWTN or Interactive Rosary with audio have ads?
Both EWTN and Interactive Rosary with audio show ads.
Which is updated more often, EWTN or Interactive Rosary with audio?
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Interactive Rosary with audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, EWTN was updated on September 26, 2026 and Interactive Rosary with audio on September 22, 2026.

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