# Connected by LHM vs Christ Encounters

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected by LHM | Christ Encounters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-by-lhm/id726640278/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christ-encounters/id892731743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 56 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [International Lutheran Laymen's League](https://appshunter.io/developer/602278897) | [Andrew Steele](https://appshunter.io/developer/892731746) |

## What reviewers say

### Connected by LHM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-by-lhm/id726640278)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Christ Encounters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christ-encounters/id892731743)

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.

**Highlights:** Latest sermons, Testimonies, Videos, Upcoming services and events, Daily devotional feed, Social media connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected by LHM free?

Connected by LHM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Christ Encounters free?

Christ Encounters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connected by LHM or Christ Encounters?

Christ Encounters is rated higher. Connected by LHM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Christ Encounters averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Connected by LHM or Christ Encounters have ads?

Christ Encounters shows ads; Connected by LHM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connected by LHM or Christ Encounters?

Connected by LHM ships an update every 2 months, and Christ Encounters every 3 months. Most recently, Connected by LHM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Christ Encounters on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*