Comparison

RightNow Media vs ESBCMH

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

ESBCMH

Stay connected with your church community through this app. Access past messages, receive important updates via notifications, and easily share content with friends and family. Download messages for offline listening.

Highlights
  • Watch or listen to past messages
  • Receive push notifications
  • Share messages via social media and email
  • Download messages for offline listening
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This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app you can: watch or listen to past messages; stay up to date with push notifications; share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email; and download messages for offline listening. Mobile app version: 6.18.1

Screenshots

RightNow Media4 screens
ESBCMH3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ESBCMH at 5.0 against RightNow Media's 3.8. ESBCMH also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RightNow Media's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K 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

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

ESBCMH 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, ESBCMH monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RightNow Media versus ESBCMH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRightNow MediaESBCMH
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
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 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRightNow MinistriesEast Side Baptist Church, Inc.(Mountain Home)

Customer experience

RightNow Media

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

ESBCMH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RightNow Media

No in-app purchases

None

ESBCMH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RightNow Media free?
RightNow Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESBCMH free?
ESBCMH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RightNow Media or ESBCMH?
ESBCMH is rated higher. RightNow Media averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ESBCMH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RightNow Media or ESBCMH have ads?
Neither RightNow Media nor ESBCMH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RightNow Media or ESBCMH?
RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, and ESBCMH monthly. Most recently, RightNow Media was updated on November 1, 2026 and ESBCMH on October 1, 2026.

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