# EWTN vs POP PLANO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POP PLANO at none against EWTN's 31. POP PLANO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 14.0). EWTN's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWTN sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. POP PLANO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EWTN against 5.0 for POP PLANO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, POP PLANO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWTN | POP PLANO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-plano/id1557367489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EWTN Religious Catalogue](https://appshunter.io/developer/569376493) | [TouchPoint Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445379695) |

## What reviewers say

### EWTN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490)

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access certain American channels
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

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


### POP PLANO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-plano/id1557367489)

This app helps you stay connected with your church community and manage your participation. It provides a central hub for community news, events, and communication.

**Highlights:** Community connection, Event management, Communication hub, Manage involvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWTN free?

EWTN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is POP PLANO free?

POP PLANO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EWTN or POP PLANO?

POP PLANO is rated higher. EWTN averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while POP PLANO averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do EWTN or POP PLANO have ads?

EWTN shows ads; POP PLANO does not.

### Which is updated more often, EWTN or POP PLANO?

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and POP PLANO every 3 months. Most recently, EWTN was updated on October 23, 2026 and POP PLANO on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*