Comparison

EWTN vs Donum

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

Donum

Features
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A convenient, secure, and efficient way to support your parish, the Archdiocese of Boston, and the greater Catholic Church. Donum's features include online giving and access to parish websites, liturgical readings, and weekly parish bulletins. With online giving through Donum, you can provide your parish with steady weekly cash flow – even when you're unable to attend Mass. Developed specifically for the Archdiocese of Boston, the Donum app allows you to: • Make a contribution to your parish anytime and anywhere. • Easily support your parish even when you don’t have cash or are unable to attend your local Mass in person. • Make convenient online contributions to the Catholic Appeal, parish Grand Annuals, and designated monthly collections. • Find a nearby parish when traveling within the Archdiocese. • Access liturgical readings, parish websites, and weekly bulletins. In addition, the Donum app supports 5 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Haitian-Creole) and supports payments via VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. Designed with stringent safety, security, and privacy measures.

Screenshots

EWTN4 screens
Donum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Donum at none against EWTN's 31. Donum also leads on ads (none vs shown). EWTN's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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 31 one-off in-app purchases. Donum asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, Donum every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EWTN versus Donum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEWTNDonum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEWTN Religious CatalogueBoston Catholic Development Services Inc.

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

Donum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

31 purchases

EWTN

One-time31
  • CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL$0.99
  • Padre Pio: He Bore Christ’S Wo$0.99
  • A Wolf In Sheep’S Clothing$1.99
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  • Called And Chosen$1.99
  • Saint Bridget Of Sweden$1.99
  • Hope - Our Lady Of Knock (rent)$1.99
  • MIRACLES OF PADRE PIO (rent)$1.99
  • GUADALUPE MYSTERIES (rent)$1.99
  • MOTHER CABRINI (rent)$1.99
  • THE HIDDEN SHRINE (rent)$1.99
  • GREGORIAN MUSIC OF ANGELS(rent$1.99
  • Tolkien - An Unexpected Friend$1.99
  • SAINT ROSE OF LIMA (rent)$1.99
  • Saint Martin De Porres$1.99
  • Kateri$1.99
  • Cabrini And The Heart Of Jesus$1.99
  • I AM W/ YOU-CARLO ACUTIS(rent)$1.99
  • The Message Of Fatima$2.99
  • Chaplet Of Divine Mercy$2.99
  • Saints Vs. Scoundrels$2.99
  • The Heresies (rent)$2.99
  • They Might Be Saints (rent)$2.99
  • The Case For Marriage$2.99
  • EXPLORE W MIRACLE HUNTER(rent)$2.99
  • Straubinger New Testament Audio$4.99
  • A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing$9.99
  • THE HOLY ROSARY WITH MOTHER ANGELICA (buy)$9.99
  • Chaplet Of Divine Mercy$14.99
  • The “Reformation” - buy$14.99
  • Liturgy Of The Hours For Lay P$14.99
  • New Testament Audio Package$19.99
None

Donum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EWTN free?
EWTN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Donum free?
Donum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EWTN or Donum have ads?
EWTN shows ads; Donum does not.
Which is updated more often, EWTN or Donum?
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Donum every 6 weeks. Most recently, EWTN was updated on October 19, 2026 and Donum on October 8, 2026.

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