Connected by LHM vs Christ Encounters
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
Christ Encounters
Stay connected with the latest sermons, testimonies, and event updates. Access daily devotionals, videos, and social media feeds. This free app provides on-demand content for spiritual enrichment.
- Latest sermons
- Testimonies
- Videos
- Upcoming services and events
- Daily devotional feed
- Social media connection
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Welcome to Christ Encounters free app for Apple. The App is designed to keep you updated with what's going on plus: -listen to the latest sermon -listen to testimonies -videos -keep updated with all upcoming services and events -connect via Christ Encounters social media -contact us -A daily devotional feed -and much more Download this free app that provides you with on-demand access to sermons, testimonies, blogs, videos and news about Christ Encounters. Mobile or WiFi Internet is required. For more information about Christ Encounters please contact us: info@ChristEncounters.org www.ChristEncounters.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Christ Encounters at 5.0 against Connected by LHM's 4.2. Christ Encounters also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Connected by LHM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
Christ Encounters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connected by LHM has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Connected by LHM ships an update every 2 months, Christ Encounters every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected by LHM | Christ Encounters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Lutheran Laymen's League | Andrew Steele |
Customer experience
Connected by LHM
Christ Encounters
In-app purchases
Connected by LHM
No in-app purchases
Christ Encounters
No in-app purchases
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