Comparison

EWTN vs Gather Magazine

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

Gather Magazine

This app delivers engaging articles and award-winning Bible studies focused on faith in daily life. Explore topics like prayer, family, and creation care to find encouragement and inspiration. Connect with a community of faith-filled individuals and be empowered for action.

Highlights
  • Faith in daily life articles
  • Prayer and family life columns
  • Care of creation topics
  • Monthly Bible study
  • Community connection
Features
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Each issue of Gather brings you engaging articles and award-winning Bible studies. Our faith in daily life stories and columns on prayer, family life, care of creation—and more—will encourage, comfort, challenge and inspire. Grow in faith, connect with others, be empowered for bold action. Join our community of faith-filled thinkers and doers today. You must subscribe to the print version of Gather (www.gathermagazine.org) for full access. This app features: --Articles about faith in daily life --Columns on prayer, family life, care of creation, and more --Monthly Bible study Gather is the official magazine of Women of the ELCA, the women’s ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In thousands of congregations across the U.S., women gather in community to grow in faith and live their faith through ministry and action. Our mission is mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. All women are welcome to subscribe.

Screenshots

EWTN4 screens
Gather Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gather Magazine at none against EWTN's 10. Gather Magazine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). EWTN's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating and review sentiment 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. Gather Magazine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EWTN against 5.0 for Gather Magazine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of EWTN's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gather Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, Gather Magazine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EWTN versus Gather Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEWTNGather Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings41K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEWTN Religious CatalogueEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Customer experience

EWTN

All ratings34,690 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.1%

Gather Magazine

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
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

Gather Magazine

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

Gather Magazine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EWTN free?
EWTN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gather Magazine free?
Gather Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EWTN or Gather Magazine?
Gather Magazine is rated higher. EWTN averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Gather Magazine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EWTN or Gather Magazine have ads?
EWTN shows ads; Gather Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, EWTN or Gather Magazine?
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Gather Magazine every 5 months. Most recently, EWTN was updated on November 7, 2026 and Gather Magazine on November 1, 2026.

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