# that sermon vs Vessel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: that sermon at 100% against Vessel's 47%. that sermon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Vessel's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. that sermon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Vessel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

that sermon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vessel has 65 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of that sermon's written reviews are positive against 47% of Vessel's.

that sermon ships an update every 5 days, Vessel weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | that sermon | Vessel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-sermon-bible-notes/id6757629154/reviews)** | [4.5 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vessel-bible-study-and-notes/id6794259330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Graves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678014301) | [DUOMO APP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771604668) |

## What reviewers say

### that sermon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-sermon-bible-notes/id6757629154)

Capture Sunday sermons to gain a week of spiritual growth. Receive AI-powered summaries, personalized insights, and daily prompts based on your pastor's message. Includes family discussion guides and scripture connections tailored to your life.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe sermons, AI-powered summaries and insights, 7-day spiritual journey per sermon, Journal with scripture matching, Family discussion guides, Multi-device sync

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThatSermon Family Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ThatSermon Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ThatSermon Family (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ThatSermon Family (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| ThatSermon Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


### Vessel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vessel-bible-study-and-notes/id6794259330)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Reference, #44 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Capture, summarize, and study sermons and scripture with AI-powered tools. Organize your notes, gain deeper understanding, and revisit teachings anytime. Turn passive listening into lasting knowledge.

**Highlights:** Record live sermons, AI sermon summarization, Scan Bible pages, Verse context and meaning, Structured note organization, Personalized reflection points, Searchable note library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vessel Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Vessel Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Vessel Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Vessel Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is that sermon free?

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

### Is Vessel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, that sermon or Vessel?

that sermon is rated higher. that sermon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Vessel averages 4.5 from 65 ratings.

### Do that sermon or Vessel have ads?

Vessel shows ads; that sermon does not.

### Which is updated more often, that sermon or Vessel?

that sermon ships an update every 5 days, and Vessel weekly. Most recently, that sermon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vessel on October 24, 2026.

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