Study Gateway vs Prepare for Life, LLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Study Gateway
Access a vast library of on-demand video Bible studies from renowned Christian teachers and authors. Explore topics like discipleship, healing, and Christian living through engaging video content. This service is available as part of a subscription.
- On-demand video Bible studies
- World-renowned Bible teachers
- Thousands of study videos
- Discipleship and Christian living topics
- Overcoming and healing content
- Bible discussion resources
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Study Gateway is the streaming video Bible study service from Zondervan and Thomas Nelson, featuring the world’s most-trusted Bible teachers, authors and pastors, including Max Lucado, Anne Graham Lotz, Louie Giglio, Rick Warren, Derwin Gray, Lysa TerKeurst, Jennie Allen, Andy Stanley, Chrystal Evans Hurst, John Ortberg, Ann Voskamp, Christine Caine, Jada Edwards, Bob Goff, and Jim Cymbala. Watch thousands of Bible study videos on subjects like discipleship, overcoming and healing, Christian living, and Bible discussion. Get the app as a part of your Study Gateway subscription. Terms of Service: https://watch.studygateway.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.studygateway.com/privacy
Prepare for Life, LLC
This application helps users connect with their faith through various media. Access past bible studies, listen to podcasts, and download content for offline use. Stay informed with push notifications and easily share messages with others.
- Watch/listen to past bible studies
- Push notifications
- Share messages
- Download for offline listening
- Music, podcasts, and studies
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Slow down, quiet the noise, and create space to hear God through His Word. Lectio Divina is a simple, guided prayer experience that helps you move beyond reading Scripture and into a personal encounter with God. Rooted in a centuries-old Christian practice, each session invites you to listen, reflect, respond, and rest in God's presence through carefully selected Bible passages. Whether you're new to prayer or have practiced Lectio Divina for years, this app offers a gentle, welcoming way to develop a daily rhythm of listening to God. Features • Guided Lectio Divina sessions with Kathy Phillips • New Scripture reflections released regularly • Audio prayer experiences you can listen to anywhere • Easy-to-follow format for beginners and experienced practitioners • Organized library of Scripture-based meditations • Monthly themes to encourage spiritual growth • Favorites and playlists for your most meaningful sessions • Daily reminders to help you stay connected with God How It Works • Listen – Receive the Scripture passage. • Reflect – Notice a word, phrase, or invitation from God. • Respond – Speak honestly with God in prayer. • Rest – Sit quietly in His presence. No pressure. No performance. Just a simple invitation to slow down, listen, and let God speak. Download Lectio Divina today and begin cultivating a deeper relationship with God through Scripture and prayer. Mobile app version: 6.23.8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Prepare for Life, LLC at 5.0 against Study Gateway's 4.2. Prepare for Life, LLC also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Study Gateway's advantage is ratings volume (900 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Prepare for Life, LLC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Gateway has 900 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Study Gateway ships an update every 5 months, Prepare for Life, LLC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Gateway | Prepare for Life, LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (900 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 900 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | Prepare For Life, LLC |
Customer experience
Study Gateway
Prepare for Life, LLC
Bugs and requests
Study Gateway
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unable to access purchased content
- Login and password issues
- Compatibility problems on various devices
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app stability and user experience
- Provide better customer service and account management
- Simplify subscription and cancellation process
Prepare for Life, LLC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Study Gateway
No in-app purchases
Prepare for Life, LLC
No in-app purchases
