Study Gateway vs Passion Church
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
Passion Church
Connect with a vibrant community, stream live services, and access sermon archives. Stay informed about events, join small groups, and grow spiritually with Bible plans. Support the mission through convenient online giving.
- Live service streaming
- Sermon archive access
- Event updates and calendar
- Interactive prayer wall
- Curated Bible reading plans
- Connect group finder
- Secure online giving
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Welcome to the Passion Church app — your go-to hub for connecting, growing, and engaging with our vibrant community. Stream services, catch up on sermons, stay informed about events, and experience the heartbeat of Passion Church, all from your mobile device. Key Features: Live Services: Join our worship services from anywhere. Sermon Catch-Up: Missed a message? Access our sermon archive on-the-go. Event Updates: Stay in the loop with our calendar for events and programs. Prayer Community: Share and support through our interactive prayer wall. Bible Plans: Grow spiritually with our curated Bible reading plans. Connect Groups: Find and join small groups for deeper connections. Push Notifications: Receive timely updates and inspiration directly. Quick Giving: Conveniently support our mission with secure online giving. Download the Passion Church app now — ignite your passion, stay connected, and experience the community like never before. Welcome to the journey! Mobile app version: 6.21.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Passion Church at 5.0 against Study Gateway's 4.2. Passion Church also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Study Gateway's advantage is ratings volume (900 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Passion Church 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Study Gateway ships an update every 5 months, Passion Church every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Gateway | Passion Church |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (900 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 900 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| 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 | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | Passion Church Incorporated |
Customer experience
Study Gateway
Passion Church
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
Passion Church
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Study Gateway
No in-app purchases
Passion Church
No in-app purchases
