NTCA App vs The Lutheran Study Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NTCA App
Access information for NTCA meetings, conferences, and expos. Download the latest event details with a simple touch. This app serves members of the rural broadband association.
- Event information access
- Meeting details
- Conference updates
- Expo information
- Download event data
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NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 900 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovation in rural and small-town America. NTCA advocates on behalf of its members in the legislative and regulatory arenas, and it provides training and development; publications and industry events; and an array of employee benefit programs. The NTCA Events App provides you easy access to all of the NTCA meeting, conference and expo apps. With a touch of your finger, download the latest NTCA event information.
The Lutheran Study Bible
Access a comprehensive study Bible with distinctively Lutheran notes from theologians and pastors. Explore the full ESV Bible text with in-depth commentary, articles, maps, and powerful search functionality.
- Complete ESV Bible text
- Distinctively Lutheran study notes
- Over 200 articles, maps, and introductions
- Powerful search by verse, keyword, or topic
- Inline cross-references and linked articles
- Custom notes, highlights, and saved verses
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Your favorite study Bible now goes everywhere you go with The Lutheran Study Bible App by Concordia Publishing House. Distinctively Lutheran notes from theologians and pastors beautifully expound upon the full ESV Bible text, now in a simple, intuitive format on your device. Premium Features of The Lutheran Study Bible App: • Complete Bible text with uniquely Lutheran study notes • Over 200 articles, maps, and book introductions • Powerful search organized by verse, keyword, or topic • Thousands of inline cross-references and linked articles • Simple text controls for easy reading on any device • Custom notes, highlights, and saved verses by user Get started today for a seamless, spiritually fruitful experience in God’s Word. Premium subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID/iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of a free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled before the end of the free trial or current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. https://www.cph.org/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Lutheran Study Bible at 4.5 against NTCA App's 3.8. The Lutheran Study Bible also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 33%) and ratings volume (78 vs 6). NTCA App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The Lutheran Study Bible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NTCA App asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Lutheran Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lutheran Study Bible has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NTCA App's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Lutheran Study Bible's.
NTCA App ships an update every 3 weeks, The Lutheran Study Bible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NTCA App | The Lutheran Study Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 308 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Telecommunication Cooperative Association (NTCA) | Concordia Publishing House |
Customer experience
NTCA App
The Lutheran Study Bible
Bugs and requests
NTCA App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Lutheran Study Bible
Reported bugs
4 issues- App closes when clicking scripture
- Study notes are glitchy
- Verse numbers misaligned in Psalm 96:12-13
- Reading plans unusable
Requested features
10 requests- Add offline capability
- Allow one-time purchase instead of subscription
- Offer Concordia Commentary Series as add-on
- Easier to read font selections
- Add audio Bible feature
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- Improve compatibility with older devices (iPad/Mac)
- Include more study notes
- Option to purchase Apocrypha with study notes
- Bolder print options
- Improve reading plans functionality
In-app purchases
NTCA App
No in-app purchases
The Lutheran Study Bible
- TLSB Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- TLSB Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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