# Sermon Notes PRO vs Lifeway On Demand

Sermon Notes PRO and Lifeway On Demand both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Sermon Notes PRO's written reviews are positive against 26% of Lifeway On Demand's. Sermon Notes PRO also leads on chart position (#176 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). Lifeway On Demand's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Lifeway On Demand is free to download; Sermon Notes PRO costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sermon Notes PRO against 4.8 for Lifeway On Demand. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lifeway On Demand has 1.9K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Sermon Notes PRO's written reviews are positive against 26% of Lifeway On Demand's.

Sermon Notes PRO ships an update every 3 months, Lifeway On Demand every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sermon Notes PRO | Lifeway On Demand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-notes-pro-learn-apply/id689572242/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeway-on-demand/id1557674186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 253 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Lifeway Christian Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/320421928) |

## What reviewers say

### Sermon Notes PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-notes-pro-learn-apply/id689572242)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Capture sermon or lecture insights with an intuitive interface. Record audio simultaneously with notes, automatically time-tagging them for easy recall. Organize your recordings by various criteria and export them for further study.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous audio recording and note-taking, Automatic time-tagging of notes, Export notes and audio, Organize by date, category, speaker, location, iCloud database transfer, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organizing sermons
- 👍 Easy to use and write
- 👍 Helps track routines and improve
- 👍 Convenient for spiritual writing
- 👍 Allows adding subcategories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Design/graphics could be better
- 👎 Not necessary, waste of money
- 👎 Needs more update features (editing, font size, bold, underline)
- 👎 Frustrating to close keyboard to save
- 👎 Grotesque look on iPhone 6/6 Plus

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every time trying to open a note
- Crashing
- Having trouble with recording, needs practice
- Multiple copies of the same category

**Requested features**

- Upload own screenshots or pictures
- Add a feature to upload own screenshots or pictures
- More update features: deleting or editing speakers, editing sermons, font size, bold, underlining
- Access scripture within the app
- Add an option to take a photo or video in app


### Lifeway On Demand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeway-on-demand/id1557674186)

Access and engage with purchased Bible study resources and the Christian Standard Bible. Watch video sessions offline, read Scripture, and explore digital eBooks from Lifeway. Features include integrated playback, organized navigation, and customizable captioning.

**Highlights:** Watch and learn studies offline, Read the Christian Standard Bible, Access digital Bible study eBooks, Integrated mini player for browsing, Organized study navigation, Customizable ASL, Spanish, Open Captions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Bible studies
- 🚀 Convenient on-demand access
- 💡 Helpful video teachings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔒 Lack of offline access for ebooks
- 🔒 Unable to cast videos to TV
- 👎 Navigation issues
- 👎 Accessibility challenges for visually impaired users

**Reported bugs**

- Videos continue playing after pausing or exiting
- Purchased content not showing up in app
- Redemption code entry not easily accessible

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode option
- Ability to keep track of ongoing studies
- Predictive text in search bar
- Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improved accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sermon Notes PRO free?

Sermon Notes PRO costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lifeway On Demand free?

Lifeway On Demand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sermon Notes PRO or Lifeway On Demand?

Lifeway On Demand is rated higher. Sermon Notes PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Lifeway On Demand averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Sermon Notes PRO or Lifeway On Demand have ads?

Neither Sermon Notes PRO nor Lifeway On Demand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sermon Notes PRO or Lifeway On Demand?

Sermon Notes PRO ships an update every 3 months, and Lifeway On Demand every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sermon Notes PRO was updated on November 13, 2026 and Lifeway On Demand on November 13, 2026.

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