NewCity.Us vs goBallantyne
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NewCity.Us
Stay connected with your church community on the go. Access sermons, event information, and the church directory. You can also make contributions and connect with social media.
- Listen to sermons
- View event information
- Register for events
- Access church directory
- Make contributions
- Connect to social media
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New City is a family of congregations helping people find and follow Jesus here, near, and far. Welcome to the New City Church app. This is the best place to keep up with everything going on at New City while you're on the go. With this app, you can: - download or listen to sermons by Pastor Chris Payne and the New City teaching team on the go - get information on upcoming church events, and even register when it's required - connect to New City Center, our church database and directory - stay connected with easy access to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the church website - make your contribution - and more to come! For more information on New City Church, visit our website at http://newcity.us.
goBallantyne
Discover everything Ballantyne has to offer with this comprehensive guide. Stay informed about news, events, food trucks, and local amenities. Office tenants and residents can unlock exclusive perks and services.
- Access news and events
- Real-time food truck updates
- Event and activity registration
- Explore amenities with mapping
- Participate in surveys
- Receive event notifications
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goBallantyne, powered by Northwood Office, is the go-to resource to explore all Ballantyne has to offer, including news and perks like on-site amenities, community events and more. Experience convenience with access to everything you need in one place. Stay informed on the latest news, upcoming food trucks, activities, charitable drives, and events. Explore nearby food, shops, and services. Enjoy the welcoming community that makes Ballantyne such a special place. Office tenants and Oro and Towerview residents – with an activation code provided by their facilities or office manager – can download and activate the app today to experience the fastest, most convenient way to unlock Ballantyne perks, including exclusive deals, experiences, free campus shuttle service and more! Register now and make the most of Ballantyne. Key Features: Access today’s news and events. Receive real-time food truck updates. Register for events and activities. Explore Ballantyne amenities with mapping features. Participate in surveys to enhance the Ballantyne experience. Receive notifications for events and activities. Let’s connect! Follow @goBallantyne on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/goballantyne. Contact us at hello@goballantyne.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NewCity.Us at 4.8 against goBallantyne's 3.3. NewCity.Us also leads on device support (4 vs 2). goBallantyne's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NewCity.Us holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 29 respectively.
NewCity.Us ships an update every 3 months, goBallantyne every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewCity.Us | goBallantyne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | 3.3 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gospel Renewal Ministries, Inc. | Northwood Office LLC |
Customer experience
NewCity.Us
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In-app purchases
NewCity.Us
No in-app purchases
goBallantyne
No in-app purchases
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