Comparison

STR Quick vs YCU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

STR Quick

This app provides summaries of key topics in Christian apologetics, ethics, and worldviews. It uses text and video to equip users for thoughtful conversations from a classical Christian perspective. Access information on important life issues.

Highlights
  • Christian apologetics summaries
  • Worldview analysis
  • Ethics discussions
  • Text and video content
  • Classical Christian perspective
  • Engage in thoughtful conversation
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Stand to Reason's Quick-Reference App summarizes the information you need to know about Christian apologetics, being an ambassador for Christ, other worldviews, ethics, and many other important topics through text and video, equipping you to engage in thoughtful conversation about the key issues of life from a classical Christian perspective. For more information about Stand to Reason, please visit str.org The STR Quick-Reference App was created with the Subsplash App Platform. Mobile app version: 6.21.3

About

YCU

Features
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YCU (Young Christian University) helps teens grow in their faith through engaging video shows, guided Bible courses, and a supportive community. YCU is a subscription app. A paid YCU Membership is required to access the shows, courses, Bible reader, Groups, and Parent Portal described below. New members start with a 14-day free trial. INCLUDED WITH YOUR YCU MEMBERSHIP Watch honest, relevant video content on faith, relationships, identity, and everyday life. Work through structured courses that build real Bible literacy, one lesson at a time. Read Scripture directly in the app with multiple translations, plus notes and highlights to capture what you're learning. Earn XP, build daily streaks, and level up as you stay consistent with your faith journey. Join or create Groups to study and grow together with friends, youth group, or family. Parents can use the Parent Portal to stay connected to their teen's progress and access helpful resources. One parent membership also covers up to four linked teens, so a whole family only needs a single subscription. Whether you're just starting to explore faith or looking to go deeper, YCU makes it simple to build a daily habit of learning, reflection, and connection. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS YCU Membership is an auto-renewable subscription: $5.99/month or $49.99/year, starting with a 14-day free trial. A membership is required to use the app once the free trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ycu.app/privacy

Screenshots

STR Quick3 screens
YCU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STR Quick at none against YCU's 2. STR Quick also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YCU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. STR Quick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STR Quick ships an update every 3 months, YCU every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STR Quick versus YCU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTR QuickYCU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStand to ReasonLeon Price

In-app purchases

None

STR Quick

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

YCU

Subscriptions2
  • YCU Monthly Membership14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • YCU Membership14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is STR Quick free?
STR Quick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YCU free?
YCU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STR Quick or YCU have ads?
Neither STR Quick nor YCU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STR Quick or YCU?
STR Quick ships an update every 3 months, and YCU every 2 months. Most recently, STR Quick was updated on November 1, 2026 and YCU on November 5, 2026.

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