Study Gateway vs RightNow Media
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
RightNow Media
Access a vast library of Bible study videos, children's shows, and leadership resources. Stream content, download guides, and read the Bible in multiple translations. Available offline and in multiple languages.
- Vast streaming video library
- In-app study guides
- Multi-language support
- Offline playback
- Audio-only mode
- Content recommendations
- TV casting
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Access the world’s largest library of Bible study video resources with the RightNow Media app. Stream content for small groups, find shows for kids, and download helpful guides for leaders. All of it available anytime, anywhere. Available for free to anyone with a RightNow Media subscription through their organization. FEATURES • Streaming Library – Watch 25,000+ videos anytime, anywhere. • In-App Study Guides – Follow along while watching RightNow Media Original series. • Bible Access – Read on your own or while watching videos. Available in 16 translations. **For church and ministry accounts. • Multi-Language Support – Content available in up to 12 languages (includes audio dubs and subtitles). • Offline Playback – Temporarily access content when you’re not near an internet connection. • Audio-Only Mode – Listen to content without video—great for commutes, working out, etc. • Manage Content – Add videos to My Saved to watch later. Pick up where you left off with Keep Watching. • Browse & Search – Browse topical libraries. Use keyword search and advanced filters. • Interactive Content & Assignments – View and complete assigned content on the go. • Share & Invite – Share content and RightNow Media access with others. • TV Casting – Stream content from your device to your TV with Chromecast, Roku, etc. • Content Recommendations – Receive notifications about new and relevant content. • User-Friendly Design – Light and dark modes; easy access to your organization’s library; updated navigation. WATCH CONTENT FROM TRUSTED LEADERS • Francis Chan • Jennie Allen • Tony Evans • J.D. Greear • Tony Dungy • James Brown • Patrick Lencioni • Henry Cloud • Jon Acuff • Nona Jones • Sadie Robertson Huff RightNow Media subscriptions are exclusively available through churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations. Want more information about giving access to everyone in your organization? Learn more: www.rightnowmedia.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Study Gateway at 75% against RightNow Media's 37%. Study Gateway also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8). RightNow Media's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Study Gateway holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 900 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Study Gateway's written reviews are positive against 37% of RightNow Media's.
Study Gateway ships an update every 5 months, RightNow Media monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Study Gateway | RightNow Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (900 ratings) — better | 3.8 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews — better | 37.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 900 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | RightNow Ministries |
Customer experience
Study Gateway
RightNow Media
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
RightNow Media
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Study Gateway
No in-app purchases
RightNow Media
No in-app purchases
