# EWTN vs Gather Magazine

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.

Both are free to download. EWTN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gather Magazine 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 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWTN | Gather Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-magazine/id640104330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EWTN Religious Catalogue](https://appshunter.io/developer/569376493) | [Evangelical Lutheran Church in America](https://appshunter.io/developer/425207948) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL | $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 |
| MIRACLES OF PADRE PIO (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| THE HIDDEN SHRINE (rent) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cabrini And The Heart Of Jesus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chaplet Of Divine Mercy | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chaplet Of Divine Mercy | $14.99 | 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


### Gather Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-magazine/id640104330)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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