# CCV Philadelphia vs First 5

The clearest difference is ads: CCV Philadelphia at none against First 5's shown. CCV Philadelphia also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). First 5's advantage is ratings volume (879 vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CCV Philadelphia against 4.5 for First 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First 5 has 879 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of CCV Philadelphia's written reviews are positive against 73% of First 5's.

CCV Philadelphia ships an update every 5 months, First 5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CCV Philadelphia | First 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccv-philadelphia/id891438366/reviews)** | [4.5 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5/id997457664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **879** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 70 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christ's Church of the Valley (Philadelphia)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497454807) | [Proverbs 31 Ministry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217584851) |

## What reviewers say

### CCV Philadelphia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccv-philadelphia/id891438366)

Stay connected with your church community through this mobile app. Access sermons, event details, group information, and make online contributions. Easily share church content with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Access current messages, View upcoming events, Discover church groups, Watch videos, Listen to music, Online giving, Get directions and contact info

**In-app purchases:** none


### First 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5/id997457664)

This app provides daily biblical teachings to help users establish a consistent spiritual practice. It offers tools for highlighting, saving, and sharing scripture, along with a built-in Bible and community features.

**Highlights:** Daily biblical teachings, Highlight, save, and share scripture, Integrated Bible reader, Customizable reminders, Community groups, Exportable notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid biblical teaching
- 👍 Comprehensive and beautiful app
- 👍 Excellent resource for Bible study
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy or buggy functionality
- 🐛 Restricted access requiring sign-up
- 👎 Text is too small, no font size options
- 👎 Lack of dark mode or night theme

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or showing blank screen
- Inability to access past or current studies
- Login/sign-in issues and account problems
- Repeated log-outs and sign-in requirements

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode or night theme
- Improve font size and zoom options
- Allow offline access to past studies
- Implement text-to-speech feature
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CCV Philadelphia free?

CCV Philadelphia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First 5 free?

First 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CCV Philadelphia or First 5?

CCV Philadelphia is rated higher. CCV Philadelphia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while First 5 averages 4.5 from 879 ratings.

### Do CCV Philadelphia or First 5 have ads?

First 5 shows ads; CCV Philadelphia does not.

### Which is updated more often, CCV Philadelphia or First 5?

CCV Philadelphia ships an update every 5 months, and First 5 every 3 months. Most recently, CCV Philadelphia was updated on June 1, 2026 and First 5 on September 18, 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.*