Comparison

Connected by LHM vs MAP Mindfulness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Connected by LHM

Access daily devotions, sermons, and faith-based resources from Lutheran Hour Ministries. Enjoy inspirational messages, scripture-based content, and sermon transcripts. Take notes and search for related content with a free account.

Highlights
  • Daily Devotions (text & audio)
  • Sermons from The Lutheran Hour
  • Sermon transcripts
  • Note-taking on devotions/sermons
  • Search by scripture/author
  • Faith-based resources
Features
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Download the official Lutheran Hour Ministries app, Connected by LHM. This app includes our Daily Devotions, sermons from The Lutheran Hour®, and other faith-based resources, all in one app designed for convenient access through your mobile device! With this app you’ll have access to the most recent weekly sermons from The Lutheran Hour, along with sermon transcripts. You’ll also find inspirational Scripture-based messages at your fingertips every day. Our Daily Devotions are written by staff and volunteers of Lutheran Hour Ministries across the globe. They are updated daily and are available as text or audio. Each day's message inspires and motivates faithful living through the timeless truths of God's Word. Plus, now you have the ability to take notes on devotions and sermons (free account required), and to search for related devotions and sermons based on scripture and author. The Connect by LHM app was developed with the Subsplash App Platform. Mobile app version: 6.23.0

About

MAP Mindfulness

Features
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MAP offers different pathways to inspire your meditation practice on your life's journey. We are a meditation teacher in your pocket helping you cultivate presence, minimize distractions, and rediscover peace and causeless joy. Join MAP to: * Enhance your mental well-being * Provide invaluable guidance to your children and teens * Navigate digital culture with more balance and awareness * Cultivate compassion and resilience, for self and others MAP is your navigation companion, offering insights and inspiration on all things meditation and mindful contemplative practices to strengthen emotional balance, while reducing stress and anxiety. Instruction has been created and curated by mindfulness meditation expert, contemplative professor, silence scholar, and parent, Erin Sheehan. Guided meditations, instruction, eBooks and research will be available in each pathway. PATHWAYS The following pathways will be available throughout 2025-2026 to venture through at your own pace: • Mindful Path for Life • Mindful Path for Family • Mindful Path for Digital Balance • Mindful Path of Digital Balance for Children • Mindful Path for Teachers • Mindful Path for Schools • Mindful Path for Teens • Mindful Path for Children • Mindful Path for Contemplative Professional • Mindful Path of Self-Compassion • Mindful Path of Self-Compassion for Teens • Mindful Path of Self-Kindness for Children • Mindful Path of Kindness in Childhood • Mindful Path with Nature • Mindful Path with Nature for Children • Mindful Path of Ethics and Compassion • Mindful Path of Ethics and Compassion for Teens • Mindful Path of Parenting • Mindful Path of Attention for Adolescents INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of MAP Mindfulness is free of charge. Should you use MAP Mindfulness to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Connected by LHM3 screens
MAP Mindfulness2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected by LHM at none against MAP Mindfulness's 3. Connected by LHM also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MAP Mindfulness sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Connected by LHM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Connected by LHM versus MAP Mindfulness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnected by LHMMAP Mindfulness
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Lutheran Laymen's LeagueErin Sheehan

In-app purchases

None

Connected by LHM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MAP Mindfulness

Subscriptions1
  • Mindful Path for Life7 Days trial$10.001 Month
One-time2
  • Path for Digital Balance$50.00
  • Path for Teacher$50.00

Questions

Is Connected by LHM free?
Connected by LHM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAP Mindfulness free?
MAP Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connected by LHM or MAP Mindfulness have ads?
MAP Mindfulness shows ads; Connected by LHM does not.
Which is updated more often, Connected by LHM or MAP Mindfulness?
Connected by LHM ships an update every 2 months, and MAP Mindfulness every 2 months. Most recently, Connected by LHM was updated on August 22, 2026 and MAP Mindfulness on September 13, 2026.

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