Study Gateway vs Maranatha Spokane
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
Maranatha Spokane
Stay connected with your church community and access faith-building content on the go. Watch sermons, get church updates, find ways to get involved, and access Bible resources.
- Watch or listen to sermons
- Receive church announcements and updates
- Find ways to get involved
- Access scripture and devotionals
- Request prayer
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Welcome to Maranatha Spokane's official mobile app! With it, you can stay connected with our church community and access inspiring content wherever you are. Features: Messages: Watch or listen to sermons anytime. Stay Updated: Get the latest announcements, event details, and church updates. Connect with Us: Find ways to get involved, join groups, or request prayer. Bible Resources: Access scripture, devotionals, and study materials. Whether you're part of the local community in Spokane or joining us virtually, the Maranatha Spokane app is your go-to resource for growing in faith and staying connected. Mobile app version: 6.23.8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maranatha Spokane at 5.0 against Study Gateway's 4.2. Maranatha Spokane also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Study Gateway's advantage is ratings volume (951 vs 1). 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.
Maranatha Spokane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Gateway has 951 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Gateway | Maranatha Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (951 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 951 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| 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. | Maranatha Spokane |
Customer experience
Study Gateway
Maranatha Spokane
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
Maranatha Spokane
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Study Gateway
No in-app purchases
Maranatha Spokane
No in-app purchases
