RightNow Media vs Captional
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Captional
Access real-time captions for live events by entering a Room ID. Read or translate spoken content into 30 languages instantly, making in-person events more accessible.
- Real-time captions
- In-person event access
- Room ID entry
- 30 language translations
- Instant readability
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Use Captional to access real-time captions for in-person events. Simply type in the Room Name to instantly read or translate what is being said on stage into 70 languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Captional at 5.0 against RightNow Media's 3.8. Captional also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RightNow Media's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, 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.
Captional holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RightNow Media has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, Captional every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RightNow Media | Captional |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RightNow Ministries | Journey Multimedia, Inc. |
Customer experience
RightNow Media
Captional
In-app purchases
RightNow Media
No in-app purchases
Captional
No in-app purchases
