# MLJ Sermons vs MasterLectures

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLJ Sermons at none against MasterLectures's 2. MLJ Sermons also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 88). MasterLectures's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MLJ Sermons asks for nothing beyond the download.

MLJ Sermons holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLJ Sermons has 1.3K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of MLJ Sermons's written reviews are positive against 92% of MasterLectures's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MLJ Sermons ships an update monthly, MasterLectures every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLJ Sermons | MasterLectures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlj-sermons-bible-teaching/id819555751/reviews)** | [4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5Q Communications, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/819555755) | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) |

## What reviewers say

### MLJ Sermons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlj-sermons-bible-teaching/id819555751)

Access over 1,600 audio sermons from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones to deepen your understanding of the Gospel. Stream or download messages, view Bible references, and explore sermon topics. This app provides a rich collection of classic Christian audio teaching.

**Highlights:** 1,600+ audio sermons, Stream or download sermons, Bible references included, Adjustable playback speed, Sermon topics and collections, Sort by Bible books, Share sermons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Grateful for preserved sermons
- 🔥 Powerful, transformative preaching
- 🕰️ Timeless, relevant messages
- 👍 Easy to navigate app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy playback issues (resets, freezes)
- 🔍 Difficult to find/resume sermons
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 📚 Lack of sermon organization/categorization

**Reported bugs**

- Sermons not playing/loading
- Playback issues (resets, stops unexpectedly)
- Navigation/UI glitches

**Requested features**

- Sermon progress tracking
- Playback speed controls
- Sermon notes/bookmarking
- Improved sermon organization (by topic, scripture, etc.)


### MasterLectures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188)

Access thousands of professionally filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. Stream content on demand from trusted Christian scholars covering topics from biblical context to church history and ministry. Grow your faith and understanding with expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Thousands of video lectures, Bible and theology topics, Apologetics and Christian history, Ministry guidance, Original language studies, Expert Christian scholars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MasterLecture Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| MasterLectures Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality content
- 👍 Great teaching from scholars
- 👍 Affordable alternative
- 👍 Valuable for self-study
- 👍 Good complement to books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some
- 💰 Prohibitive monthly pricing
- 💰 Too expensive for the layman
- 💰 Conservative biases (Zondervan/Grand Rapids)
- 💰 Heavy Calvinist leanings in Paul-focused content

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find series started
- App doesn't remember which videos completed

**Requested features**

- Add a study guide for videos
- App should remember last watched video
- Add a rewind button (e.g., 15 seconds)
- Add a playback speed function
- Ability to mark videos as watched


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLJ Sermons free?

MLJ Sermons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MasterLectures free?

MasterLectures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MLJ Sermons or MasterLectures?

MLJ Sermons is rated higher. MLJ Sermons averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while MasterLectures averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.

### Do MLJ Sermons or MasterLectures have ads?

MLJ Sermons shows ads; MasterLectures does not.

### Which is updated more often, MLJ Sermons or MasterLectures?

MLJ Sermons ships an update monthly, and MasterLectures every 3 months. Most recently, MLJ Sermons was updated on September 23, 2026 and MasterLectures on September 13, 2026.

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