# Real Life Network vs Defining Truth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defining Truth at none against Real Life Network's 2. Defining Truth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Real Life Network's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 2). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Life Network sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Defining Truth asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Real Life Network against 5.0 for Defining Truth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Life Network has 215 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Real Life Network ships an update every 6 weeks, Defining Truth every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Life Network | Defining Truth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-life-network/id6445851081/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defining-truth/id6763939220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Life Ministry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654793707) | [DEFINING TRUTH (U.S.)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895563906) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Life Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-life-network/id6445851081)

Access free, faith-based media designed to strengthen your biblical worldview and encourage intentional living. Explore a variety of categories, including culture, politics, and family content, to deepen your understanding of faith and its impact.

**Highlights:** Free biblical worldview media, Faith-based content, Culture and current events programming, Kids' and family-friendly content, Live events, Biblical worldview education

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4.99 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Purchase $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Honest and bold reporting
- 👍 Timely and researched content
- 👍 Exposes obscured realities
- 👍 Safe space for discussion
- 👍 Applauds good, challenges wrong

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Needs app overhaul
- 🐛 Don't want to sign in every time
- 🐛 Navigation nearly impossible
- 🐛 App remembers position suggestion

**Reported bugs**

- App difficult to navigate
- Sign in every time
- Navigation nearly impossible
- Unable to watch services
- Blue line across screen only

**Requested features**

- App remembers reading position
- App overhaul from user perspective
- Allow rewinding of services
- Content to grow over time


### Defining Truth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defining-truth/id6763939220)

This app provides biblical answers to contemporary cultural issues. It helps believers engage with the world using both grace and truth, grounded in scripture.

**Highlights:** Biblical truth for culture war issues, Answers to contemporary challenges, Engage culture with grace and truth, Scripture-based guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Life Network free?

Real Life Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Defining Truth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Life Network or Defining Truth?

Defining Truth is rated higher. Real Life Network averages 4.9 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Defining Truth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Real Life Network or Defining Truth have ads?

Real Life Network shows ads; Defining Truth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Life Network or Defining Truth?

Real Life Network ships an update every 6 weeks, and Defining Truth every 5 days. Most recently, Real Life Network was updated on October 25, 2026 and Defining Truth on October 23, 2026.

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