# MONGA vs Word on Fire Institute

The clearest difference is ads: Word on Fire Institute at none against MONGA's shown. Word on Fire Institute also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MONGA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MONGA against 4.9 for Word on Fire Institute. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word on Fire Institute has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MONGA ships an update every 2 months, Word on Fire Institute every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONGA | Word on Fire Institute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-on-fire-institute/id6466329569/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [All Covered, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/787423887) | [Word on Fire Catholic Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351343016) |

## What reviewers say

### MONGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445)

Stay informed about benefits, legislative efforts, and news relevant to Missouri National Guard members, retirees, and their families. Access information on state and federal issues impacting service members and their loved ones.

**Highlights:** Benefit information, Legislative updates, Timely news, Family support, Retiree resources, Scholarship information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Word on Fire Institute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-on-fire-institute/id6466329569)

This app connects you with a global Catholic community for spiritual growth and evangelization. Access courses, live seminars, prayer resources, and practical guidance to deepen your faith and share it with others.

**Highlights:** Thriving community discussions, Monthly live seminars, Practical evangelization training, Prayer resources (Rosary, intentions), Daily Scripture reflections, Sunday Sermon videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Exceptional and beautiful content
- 👍 Deepening Catholic faith and evangelization
- 👍 Continuously providing new content by learned fellows
- 👍 Wonderful community and resource for faith growth
- 👍 Relevant, historical, and Christ-centered content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video player issues (can't resume at exact spot)
- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- 🐛 Layout issues on iPad (auto portrait mode, confusing)

**Reported bugs**

- App defaulting to black screen with floating shapes
- Logged-in users getting kicked out after 10 minutes

**Requested features**

- 5-second back/forward buttons in video player
- Ability to copy and paste multiple paragraphs
- Improved organization and navigation of courses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONGA free?

MONGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Word on Fire Institute free?

Word on Fire Institute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MONGA or Word on Fire Institute?

MONGA is rated higher. MONGA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Word on Fire Institute averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do MONGA or Word on Fire Institute have ads?

MONGA shows ads; Word on Fire Institute does not.

### Which is updated more often, MONGA or Word on Fire Institute?

MONGA ships an update every 2 months, and Word on Fire Institute every 4 months. Most recently, MONGA was updated on November 3, 2026 and Word on Fire Institute on November 3, 2026.

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