Bold Steps vs Hollywood Prayer Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bold Steps
This app offers biblical teachings and practical insights to help users navigate life's questions and deepen their faith. Explore engaging messages, short motivational truths, and video content addressing relevant topics.
- Biblical teachings from Dr. Mark Jobe
- Bite-sized motivational truths (Bold Steps Minute)
- Searchable topics on faith and the Bible
- Long and short-form video content
- Insights for everyday life questions
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Looking for answers to life’s questions from a trusted voice? Want to take the next step in your faith journey but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone! Join the community over at the Bold Steps app for engaging content that addresses everyday life questions with candid, topical teaching from the Bible with Dr. Mark Jobe, host of the radio program Bold Steps and President of the Moody Bible Institute. In the Bold Steps app, you’ll find compelling messages centered on biblical truths from Dr. Jobe’s pastoral ministry at New Life Community Church in the heart of Chicago. On the go? You’ll also find bite-sized motivational truths with the Bold Steps Minute, fresh wisdom for your life to take to the gym, grocery store, or on your commute. Have a question about faith or the Bible? Search for topics that matter the most to you from finding purpose to going through trials, with clear and applicable insights for your life. Or if you’d rather watch a video that addresses these tough topics, you’ll find long and short form videos that speak to relevant issues of our day. Mobile app version: 6.23.8
Hollywood Prayer Network
Connect with a global community for prayer and encouragement focused on the entertainment industry. Receive personalized prayer support, access exclusive devotionals, and join creative communities to impact culture.
- Personalized prayer support
- Pray for industry professionals
- Exclusive devotionals and guides
- Join prayer groups
- Submit prayer requests confidentially
- Stay updated on events
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The Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) App is the #1 way to pray for Hollywood and get prayer support as a creative. Whether you're an actor, writer, director, musician, or behind-the-scenes visionary — or simply someone who cares about the impact of media — this app connects you to a global movement of prayer and encouragement for the entertainment industry. With the HPN App, you can: Receive personalized prayer support Pray for industry professionals shaping culture Access exclusive devotionals, prayer guides, and videos Join prayer groups and creative communities Stay updated on events, resources, and opportunities Submit prayer requests confidentially Find inspiration and connection wherever you are Don’t walk alone. Join a growing network of people who believe Hollywood can be a mission field — and that creatives deserve spiritual support to thrive. Pray. Connect. Create. Change Culture. Download the HPN App today and become part of the movement. Mobile app version: 6.24.2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hollywood Prayer Network at 5.0 against Bold Steps's 4.2. Bold Steps's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
Hollywood Prayer Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold Steps has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Bold Steps | Hollywood Prayer Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moody Bible Institute | Hollywood Prayer Network, Inc. |
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Bold Steps
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In-app purchases
Bold Steps
No in-app purchases
Hollywood Prayer Network
No in-app purchases
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