EWTN vs Avila Catholic
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
Avila Catholic
This app helps Catholic couples deepen their faith and prepare for marriage through guided questions, relationship assessments, and AI-powered spiritual reflections. It fosters honest communication and discernment of God's plan for your relationship.
- Weekly screening questions on values and faith
- Relationship inventories for attachment, communication, and values
- AI-powered spiritual reflections
- Personalized relationship roadmap
- Daily home screen with conversation starters
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Avila helps Catholic couples who are dating or engaged grow in their relationship and prepare for the sacrament of marriage. Both partners need to download Avila and pair their accounts to get started. Built for couples who take their faith seriously, Avila provides tools rooted in Catholic teaching to help you understand each other more deeply, communicate more honestly, and discern God's plan for your relationship together. HOW IT WORKS Both partners download Avila and create an account. Pair with your partner using a simple code or QR scan. Once paired, Avila guides you through your journey together. SCREENING QUESTIONS Each week, you and your partner independently answer questions about values, faith, family, and life together. When your answers align, you celebrate. When they don't, Avila provides personalised guidance grounded in Catholic teaching — drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, Theology of the Body, and the wisdom of the Saints — to help you understand the difference and grow closer. RELATIONSHIP INVENTORIES Take guided assessments covering attachment style, communication, conflict resolution, love languages, values, and more. See your individual results and how you complement each other as a couple. AI-POWERED SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS After each inventory, receive a personalised reflection written in the voice of a Catholic spiritual director — affirming your strengths, gently naming areas for growth, and suggesting concrete next steps rooted in faith. YOUR RELATIONSHIP ROADMAP A personalised, faith-informed plan covering communication, prayer life, finances, family planning, and marriage preparation — updated as you complete more assessments together. DAILY HOME SCREEN Birthday and anniversary celebrations, daily saint, conversation starters at five depth levels (from Discovery to Discernment), and "Did You Know" cards about your relationship. PRIVACY FIRST Your relationship is private. Your data is never sold or shared. You can export or permanently delete everything at any time. Responses are processed by AI (Anthropic) solely to generate your reflections — never stored by the AI provider. Avila is named after St. Teresa of Ávila, Doctor of the Church, whose writings on prayer and the interior life continue to guide souls toward deeper union with God and with one another. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@avila-catholic.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Avila Catholic at none against EWTN's shown. Avila Catholic also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). EWTN's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 9) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Avila Catholic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EWTN against 5.0 for Avila Catholic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWTN has 41K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EWTN ships an update every 4 weeks, Avila Catholic every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EWTN | Avila Catholic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41K ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | EWTN Religious Catalogue | Ryan Sales |
Customer experience
EWTN
Avila Catholic
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
Avila Catholic
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
Avila Catholic
- Avila Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Avila Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year









