Connected by LHM vs Cross NBTX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily Devotions (text & audio)
- Sermons from The Lutheran Hour
- Sermon transcripts
- Note-taking on devotions/sermons
- Search by scripture/author
- Faith-based resources
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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
Cross NBTX
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This app will help you stay connected to the life of the church. We will have updates to our calendar, and links to our livestream for our services. Mobile app version: 6.21.3
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Verdict
Connected by LHM and Cross NBTX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected by LHM | Cross NBTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Lutheran Laymen's League | CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH UNALTERED AUGSBURG CONFES |
In-app purchases
Connected by LHM
No in-app purchases
Cross NBTX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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