Comparison

Prayz Network. vs The Chosen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Prayz Network.

This app provides music and messages filled with hope and encouragement. It features Christian artists, Bible teachers, and offers prayer, song requests, and support for listeners' spiritual journeys.

Highlights
  • Hopeful music and messages
  • Christian artist features
  • Bible teacher programs
  • Prayer and song requests
  • Spiritual encouragement
  • Daily growth support
Features
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WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE! It's a place where you will find music and messages filled with hope and encouragement. We are also a friend...here to pray for you, take your song requests, and help strengthen you in your journey. We welcome your questions or comments. We will cheer you on each day, celebrate with you in the good times, support you in the bad times, and help you grow in your daily walk with the Lord. Not only will you hear some of your favorite Christian artists, but you may also discover some new artists and songs that you haven't heard before. Throughout the day, you'll hear some great Bible teachers like Greg Laurie, David Jeremiah, Alistair Begg, and Chuck Smith, who will help you grow in your understanding of God's Word. What our listeners are saying: \"The programs just speak to my heart and stir me. I love the music and how positive it is. My son and I can listen and sing along, and I don't worry about what he's hearing. I love that at such a young age, he can get God's word and messages, too!\" \"Prayz Network offers positive messages that are helping my broken heart and marriage heal, with God's help. Thank you for the positive Christian messages daily.\" \"The undeniable truth that is projected every single day is so refreshing, and so far from what this world bombards us with. The truth is what keeps me grounded and truly alive! Thank you!\" We'll offer you an oasis of peace when life gets crazy, and always point you to the One who is our HOPE - JESUS CHRIST. Thanks for joining the Prayz Network family of listeners! PRAYZ NETWORK: SHARING TRUTH IN LOVE 24/7

About

The Chosen

Experience a sweeping drama about the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew Him best. Set in first-century Israel, it offers an intimate, authentic look at His ministry and miracles. Enjoy ad-free streaming with global language support and exclusive bonus content.

Highlights
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Global language support (197 languages)
  • App-exclusive bonus content
  • Cross-device viewing
  • Offline viewing
  • Scripture references via YouVersion
Features
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Come and see the series that’s reached millions around the world. A sweeping multi-season drama about the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew Him best. Set in first-century Israel under Roman rule, The Chosen offers an intimate, authentic look at His ministry, miracles, and the people forever changed by His presence. Watch all seasons now. 100% ad-free, with zero interruptions. Stream on your iPhone, iPad, or cast to your TV. No account required. What you’ll love about the app: - Easy sign-in with Apple, Google, Facebook, or your email address - Global language support — Enjoy the app in 197 languages, with the show translated in 175, all designed to keep language and content perfectly in sync - Choose your subtitle or audio language easily, right from the player - App-Exclusive bonus content — Aftershows, Bible Roundtables, behind-the-scenes extras, and more - Cross-device viewing — pick up right where you left off, on any device - Accessibility-forward design — cross-platform screen reader support, better contrast, and intuitive navigation - Scripture References — Read the key passages that inspired your favorite scenes, powered by the YouVersion Bible App - In-app messages tailored to you — announcements, event invites, and donation moments that feel timely and helpful - Offline viewing lets you download episodes and watch anytime — no connection required - Powerful search to quickly find episodes, characters, or topics - 100% ad-free — stream with zero interruptions No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just the story — brought to life, beautifully. Brought to you by Come and See.

Screenshots

Prayz Network.4 screens
The Chosen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Chosen at none against Prayz Network.'s 1. The Chosen also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 6). Prayz Network.'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Prayz Network. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Chosen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Prayz Network. against 4.8 for The Chosen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Chosen has 12K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Prayz Network.'s written reviews are positive against 69% of The Chosen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayz Network. ships an update every 10 months, The Chosen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Prayz Network. versus The Chosen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayz Network.The Chosen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings612K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTHE SALVATION POEM FOUNDATION, INC.Come and See Foundation, Inc

Customer experience

Prayz Network.

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Chosen

All ratings11,359 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews680 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

Prayz Network.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Chosen

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to watch certain episodes
  • Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and restarting
  • Login credentials not being remembered
  • Compatibility problems on older devices and TVs
  • Excessive data usage when streaming

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add download/offline viewing option
  • Improve navigation and episode selection
  • Add support for landscape mode on tablets
  • Implement resume playback feature
  • Enhance casting and TV integration

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prayz Network.

One-time1
  • NIV Bible$9.99
None

The Chosen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prayz Network. free?
Prayz Network. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Chosen free?
The Chosen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prayz Network. or The Chosen?
The Chosen is rated higher. Prayz Network. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Chosen averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Prayz Network. or The Chosen have ads?
Both Prayz Network. and The Chosen show ads.
Which is updated more often, Prayz Network. or The Chosen?
Prayz Network. ships an update every 10 months, and The Chosen every 9 days. Most recently, Prayz Network. was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Chosen on November 12, 2026.

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