Comparison

RightNow Media vs Collegeside

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Vast streaming video library
  • In-app study guides
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline playback
  • Audio-only mode
  • Content recommendations
  • TV casting
Features
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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

About

Collegeside

Stay connected with live and archived services, and get updates on upcoming events. This app provides easy access to church content and activities.

Highlights
  • Live stream Sunday services
  • Watch past sermons
  • Listen to past sermons
  • Stay updated on events
Features
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This app will help you stay connected to everything happening at Collegeside. With this app you can: -Watch Sunday service via live stream -Watch or listen to past sermons -Stay up to date with upcoming events Mobile app version: 6.24.2

Screenshots

RightNow Media4 screens
Collegeside3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collegeside at 4.9 against RightNow Media's 3.8. Collegeside also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RightNow Media's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 15). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collegeside holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RightNow Media has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, Collegeside every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RightNow Media versus Collegeside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRightNow MediaCollegeside
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRightNow MinistriesCollegeside Church of Christ

Customer experience

RightNow Media

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral20.2%
Negative42.5%

Collegeside

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RightNow Media

No in-app purchases

None

Collegeside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RightNow Media free?
RightNow Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collegeside free?
Collegeside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RightNow Media or Collegeside?
Collegeside is rated higher. RightNow Media averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Collegeside averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do RightNow Media or Collegeside have ads?
Neither RightNow Media nor Collegeside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RightNow Media or Collegeside?
RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, and Collegeside every 2 months. Most recently, RightNow Media was updated on November 6, 2026 and Collegeside on November 3, 2026.

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