Cross Examined vs ZCA
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
ZCA
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Zion Classical Academy app helps families, teachers, and staff stay connected with school communication in one convenient place. Families can receive school announcements, view messages, keep up with important calendar information, manage notification preferences, and access account features from their mobile device. Teachers and staff can use the app to communicate with families and stay connected with school updates. Key features include: - School announcements and updates - Parent, teacher, and staff messaging - Push and email notification options - School calendar access - Volunteer information and reporting tools - Secure account access for approved Zion Classical Academy users This app is intended for Zion Classical Academy families, teachers, and staff.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZCA at every 3 weeks against Cross Examined's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Cross Examined ships an update every 3 months, ZCA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Examined | ZCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (631 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 631 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CROSSEXAMINED.ORG, INCORPORATED | Andrew Piel |
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
ZCA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cross Examined
No in-app purchases
ZCA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cross Examined free?
Is ZCA free?
Do Cross Examined or ZCA have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cross Examined or ZCA?
Other comparisons
