Study Gateway vs UNY UMC
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
UNY UMC
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This app will help you stay connected with the Upper New York United Methodist Church. With this app, you can: -Stay up to date with our upcoming events -Find our Podcasts -Find our Social Media and Website -Read the Bible -Donate to the conference Mobile app version: 6.21.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Study Gateway at every 5 months against UNY UMC's every 24 months. 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.
Study Gateway ships an update every 5 months, UNY UMC every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Gateway | UNY UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (955 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 955 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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. | Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist 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
UNY UMC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Study Gateway
No in-app purchases
UNY UMC
No in-app purchases
