# Truthly vs Middle Earth Explorer

The clearest difference is ads: Truthly at none against Middle Earth Explorer's shown. Truthly also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 18). Middle Earth Explorer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Truthly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Middle Earth Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Truthly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truthly has 6.9K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Truthly's written reviews are positive against 67% of Middle Earth Explorer's.

Truthly ships an update weekly, Middle Earth Explorer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truthly | Middle Earth Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truthly-catholic-ai/id6504047524/reviews)** | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-explorer/id6759880971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Truthly, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750747587) | [Alp Ozcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878252814) |

## What reviewers say

### Truthly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truthly-catholic-ai/id6504047524)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Reference, #62 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app provides instant clarity on faith, life, and current events through a Catholic lens. It offers source-backed answers, daily formation, scripture insights, and tools to find nearby religious services.

**Highlights:** Catholic AI Q&A, Source-backed answers, Daily formation (text & audio), Bible insights, Daily readings, Mass, Adoration, Confession finder, Audio courses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Truthly Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Truthly Pro Monthly V2 | $6.99 | per month |
| Truthly Pro Monthly V3 | $7.99 | per month |
| Truthly Pro+ Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Truthly Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Truthly Pro Yearly - 1 Month Free | $39.99 | per year |
| Truthly Pro Yearly V2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Truthly Pro Yearly V3 | $47.99 | per year |
| Truthly Pro+ Yearly - 1 Month Free | $149.99 | per year |
| Truthly Pro+ Yearly | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Excellent resource for Catholic faith
- 🔍 Provides clear, detailed explanations
- 🤝 Helpful for apologetics and sharing faith
- 🧠 Comprehensive knowledge base
- 📚 Useful for personal growth and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Subscription model could be a barrier
- 🕰️ Some outdated content
- 🧠 Thomistic bias in theological responses

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues with free trial
- Slow response loading

**Requested features**

- Free version or trial option
- More content on other theological schools of thought
- Integration with personal context and user profile
- Voice input and audio output
- Dark mode


### Middle Earth Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-explorer/id6759880971)

An interactive map and guide to the lands of Middle Earth, featuring over 50 locations, 90 events, and 10 quest timelines. Explore detailed lore, character journeys, and movie/book information. Works offline and supports accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Interactive Middle Earth map, 50+ detailed locations, 10 epic quest timelines, 26 major character profiles, Library of movies, books, and TV adaptations, Full-text search and bookmarking, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fellowship+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Fellowship+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Truthly free?

Truthly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Middle Earth Explorer free?

Middle Earth Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Truthly or Middle Earth Explorer?

Truthly is rated higher. Truthly averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Middle Earth Explorer averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do Truthly or Middle Earth Explorer have ads?

Middle Earth Explorer shows ads; Truthly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Truthly or Middle Earth Explorer?

Truthly ships an update weekly, and Middle Earth Explorer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Truthly was updated on November 9, 2026 and Middle Earth Explorer on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*