Cross Examined vs Financial Issues
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cross Examined
Explore compelling arguments for the existence of God, the reliability of the Scriptures, and the truth of the Resurrection. Access a weekly podcast, quick answers to common questions, live TV, an event calendar, and downloadable content for offline use.
- Weekly podcast episodes
- Quick answers section
- Live TV show
- Event calendar
- Push notifications
- Q&A video section
- Downloadable content
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This app will help you stay up to date with some of the best arguments for the existence of God, the reliability of the Scriptures and the truth of the Resurrection. In this app you'll find: - Weekly Podcast (Over 300 evergreen shows) - Quick Answers Section (Be always ready to answer) - Watch our TV Show Live - Keep up with our event calendar - Stay up to date with push notifications (Livestreams, nearby events, upcoming shows) - Watch our short Q&A video section - Downloadable content for offline listening We cross-examine ideas against the truth of Christianity. Developed by Dr. Frank Turek & the CrossExamined.org Team. Mobile app version: 6.23.8
Financial Issues
Manage your finances according to biblical principles with this app. Access live and on-demand content, educational resources, and tools for biblically responsible investing. Connect with a community focused on faithful stewardship.
- Live and on-demand financial show
- Biblically responsible investing tools
- Portfolio tracker
- Educational videos and articles
- Partner-exclusive content and advice
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The Financial Issues app empowers Christians to manage their finances in alignment with biblical principles. Access live broadcasts, on-demand content, and a suite of tools designed to guide you in faithful stewardship. Features: Live & On-Demand Content: Watch or listen to the Financial Issues show, hosted by financial advisor Shana Burt, providing insights on the economy, markets, and investments from a biblical perspective. Biblically Responsible Investing Tools: Utilize the Portfolio Tracker™, asset allocation models, and curated stock lists to ensure your investments align with your faith. Educational Resources: Access instructional videos, Bible studies, and articles to deepen your understanding of financial stewardship. Partner-Exclusive Content: Gain access to exclusive resources, including buy/sell alerts, partner conference calls, and the "Ask Shana" feature for personalized financial advice. Join a community committed to honoring God through wise financial decisions.
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Verdict
Cross Examined and Financial Issues are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cross Examined against 4.8 for Financial Issues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 631 and 307 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Cross Examined's written reviews are positive against 95% of Financial Issues's.
Cross Examined ships an update every 3 months, Financial Issues every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Examined | Financial Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (631 ratings) — better | 4.8 (307 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews — better | 95.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 631 — better | 307 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CROSSEXAMINED.ORG, INCORPORATED | Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries |
Customer experience
Cross Examined
Financial Issues
Bugs and requests
Cross Examined
Reported bugs
2 issues- App not working for some users
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to copy/share content
- Improve search functionality
- Expand content to include more diverse perspectives
Financial Issues
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cross Examined
No in-app purchases
Financial Issues
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cross Examined free?
Is Financial Issues free?
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Do Cross Examined or Financial Issues have ads?
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