Dr JB vs Become New
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dr JB
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Inside the Dr JB app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Become New
This app provides daily spiritual guidance and biblical insight to help users grow closer to God. It features daily teachings, guided reflections, prayer and journaling tools, and community connection to support personal transformation and renewal.
- Daily video teachings
- Guided reflections
- Prayer and journaling tools
- Community connection
- Daily reminders
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Become New with John Ortberg is a daily spiritual companion designed to help you grow closer to God—one day at a time. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to deepen your faith, this app offers practical guidance, biblical insight, and encouragement for your everyday life. Features include: Daily Videos – Watch short, engaging teachings from John Ortberg to start each day with focus and inspiration. Guided Reflections – Thoughtful prompts and questions to help you apply spiritual truths in real life. Prayer and Journaling Tools – Keep track of prayers, insights, and personal growth within the app. Community Connection – Join a growing community of people on the same journey toward becoming new. Notifications – Set reminders so you never miss a daily episode. Wherever you are, the Become New app is here to walk with you—toward transformation, renewal, and hope.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dr JB at fortnightly against Become New's every 4 months. Become New's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, 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.
Dr JB ships an update fortnightly, Become New every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dr JB | Become New |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chase Harrison | THE CENTER FOR BECOMING |
In-app purchases
Dr JB
No in-app purchases
Become New
No in-app purchases









