# EWTN vs El Sembrador

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWTN | El Sembrador |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewtn/id569376490/reviews)** | [4.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-sembrador/id641750078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EWTN Religious Catalogue](https://appshunter.io/developer/569376493) | [El Sembrador Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/696969687) |

## 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


### El Sembrador

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-sembrador/id641750078)

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.

**Highlights:** Live Catholic TV and Radio streaming, Daily Holy Mass, Rosary and guided prayers, Event calendar and missions, Spiritual formation content, Prayer requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWTN free?

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

### Is El Sembrador free?

El Sembrador is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EWTN or El Sembrador?

EWTN is rated higher. EWTN averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while El Sembrador averages 4.8 from 174 ratings.

### Do EWTN or El Sembrador have ads?

Both EWTN and El Sembrador show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EWTN or El Sembrador?

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and El Sembrador every 3 weeks. Most recently, EWTN was updated on November 7, 2026 and El Sembrador 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.*