Comparison

EWTN vs Ignis Mission

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

Ignis Mission

Features
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What if your phone helped you make more room for God? Ignis brings together Catholic resources to deepen your faith, nourish your inner life, and grow alongside others. A few minutes to read a word from a saint, a course to understand more, a prayer time to keep: everyone can begin at their own pace. LEARN WITH VIA DIVINA Explore a video course on the spiritual life and the Divine Will. Find your courses, study sheets to remember the essentials, and your progress along the path. Via Divina remains the name of the program at the heart of Ignis. EXPLORE IGNISPEDIA Browse a Catholic encyclopedia: lives of the saints, Church history, questions of faith and theology. Each article comes with references to go further. Links between topics invite you to keep reading. PERSEVERE IN PRAYER With the Spiritual Combat, choose your habits, note the days you kept them, and follow your consistency. A concrete encouragement to start again and persevere, day after day. LISTEN TO THE SAINTS Words of Eternal Life brings together spiritual texts organized by theme. GROW TOGETHER Chat in the community, ask your questions, and encourage one another. Share Ignis with those close to you and pass along the resources that helped you. ONE ACCOUNT, ON THE SITE AND IN THE APP You used Via Divina? The app is now Ignis. Find your account and your progress with your usual sign-in. The formation and resources are offered free of charge. A free account gives access to the member area and lets you find your progress. An internet connection is required for online content. Ignis is a work carried by Benoît Plaut, to help people know and love God, at the school of the saints.

Screenshots

EWTN4 screens
Ignis Mission4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ignis Mission at none against EWTN's 10. Ignis Mission also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). EWTN's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ignis Mission asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, Ignis Mission every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EWTN versus Ignis Mission: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEWTNIgnis Mission
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEWTN Religious CatalogueAltus

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

Ignis Mission

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

Ignis Mission

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EWTN free?
EWTN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ignis Mission free?
Ignis Mission is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EWTN or Ignis Mission have ads?
EWTN shows ads; Ignis Mission does not.
Which is updated more often, EWTN or Ignis Mission?
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ignis Mission every 4 days. Most recently, EWTN was updated on November 15, 2026 and Ignis Mission on November 9, 2026.

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