EWTN vs El Sembrador
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
El Sembrador
Access live Catholic TV and radio broadcasts, daily Mass, prayers, and spiritual content. Connect with a community of faith through events, missions, and devotional resources.
- Live Catholic TV and Radio streaming
- Daily Holy Mass
- Rosary and guided prayers
- Event calendar and missions
- Spiritual formation content
- Prayer requests
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EL SEMBRADOR NUEVA EVANGELIZACIÓN (ESNE) Sociedad Católica de Evangelización al servicio de la Iglesia. Evangelizando las 24 horas del día a través de Televisión, Radio e Internet. Realizando anualmente eventos masivos para Familias, Parejas, Jóvenes y Niños. Llevando a cabo misiones a diferentes ciudades de América Latina. En la Aplicación ESNE encontrarás la transmisión en vivo del Canal Católico ESNE, así como de Radio Católica El Sembrador. Además: La Santa Misa, Información de los próximos eventos de El Sembrador, podrás adquirir música, enviar tus peticiones, suscribirte para recibir correspondencia de El Sembrador así como Las Buenas Nuevas carta mensual de Noel Díaz, y mucho más. Bienvenido a la aplicación oficial de El Sembrador ESNE, la plataforma de evangelización católica que transmite radio y TV en vivo las 24 horas. Nuestra misión es acercarte a Dios a través de la Santa Misa, el Rosario, la Hora Santa y oraciones, así como mediante contenidos, programas formativos y eventos para toda la familia. Qué encontrarás en la app: - Transmisión en vivo de TV católica ESNE - Radio católica El Sembrador en vivo - Santa Misa diaria en vivo - Rosario, oraciones guiadas y Hora Santa - Novenas y Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia - Calendario de eventos y misiones - Las Buenas Nuevas de Noel Díaz - Enviar peticiones y compartir intenciones - Contenido especial para familias, jóvenes y niños - Donaciones (Semilla) fáciles y seguras para apoyar la misión Por qué descargar esta app: - Acceso 24/7 a programas de evangelización y contenido católico - Contenido gratuito y seguro para toda la familia - Información sobre los Congresos Metanoia cerca de ti - Fortalece tu vida espiritual con oración, Hora Santa frente al Santísimo y formación católica - Participa y conoce nuestros próximos eventos, misiones y actividades de evangelización Descarga ahora El Sembrador ESNE APP y mantente conectado con radio y TV católica en vivo, la Santa Misa, el Rosario, la Hora Santa y mucho más. Únete a nuestra comunidad de fe y vive la nueva evangelización desde tu móvil.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: El Sembrador at none against EWTN's 10. EWTN's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 174) and review sentiment (91% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. El Sembrador asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EWTN against 4.8 for El Sembrador. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 174, 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 81% of El Sembrador's.
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, El Sembrador every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EWTN | El Sembrador |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41K ratings) — better | 4.8 (174 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better | 81.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 174 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EWTN Religious Catalogue | El Sembrador Ministries |
Customer experience
EWTN
El Sembrador
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
El Sembrador
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
El Sembrador
No in-app purchases
Questions
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