Comparison

Liner vs Sermon Maker

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

Head to head
About

Liner

This AI-powered assistant provides accurate answers to your questions, summarizes content, and solves problems using advanced AI models. It can analyze photos, files, and YouTube videos, offering reliable information backed by reputable sources.

Highlights
  • Accurate AI search
  • Summarize YouTube videos
  • Solve problems from photos
  • Analyze uploaded files
  • Chat with photos
  • Multiple AI models
Features
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Use 350+ AI models in one place with Liner. Choose a model to chat with, check the sources behind its answers with web search, and write what you need. Liner is your AI search and research assistant for essays and reports, work research, travel plans, and everyday questions. Skip switching between AI services and pick the right model for every question. When you need to go further, continue with Deep Research. [350+ AI Models in One Place] Choose the right AI model for search, reasoning, writing, and more. Save the models you use most to Favorites and discover new ones. - Pick the right AI model for each task - Find models with tags and filters - Get quick access to your favorite models - See estimated credits for each model [Ask in Chat, Verify With Sources] Turn on search, and your selected model answers based on Liner's search results and shows the sources behind it. Ask follow-up questions and check the original sources whenever you need to. - See the sources cited in each answer - Open original sources through citation numbers - Explore information from multiple perspectives - Ask follow-up questions for more detail [From Research to Drafting and Editing] Write with the information you find, or polish what you've already written. Use AI for essays, reports, work documents, and more. - Organize ideas and structure - Create a draft that fits your purpose - Refine sentences and wording - Summarize the key points of long materials [Compare Answers From Multiple AIs] Send the same question to up to 4 models and see how each one approaches and explains it. Review the differences and check the sources for anything you need to verify. - See answers from up to 4 models with one question - Switch between each model's answer and sources in tabs - Compare different perspectives and explanations [Explore Further With Deep Research] Enter a topic, and Liner finds and analyzes multiple sources, then organizes the findings into an answer with citation numbers. Explore key points and evidence together, even on complex topics. - Research across multiple sources - Organize key findings into tables and lists - Check evidence with citation numbers - Ask follow-up questions based on the results [Find Experts That Match Your Criteria] Search for experts by field and experience. Explore the backgrounds of professionals you'd like advice from or candidates you're looking to hire. - Search for experts by field and experience - Explore professionals and hiring candidates - View experience, location, and key background [Do More With Liner] - Search and summarize academic papers - Summarize PDFs and complex documents - Summarize key points from YouTube videos [Plan Details] - Access to 350+ AI models is available for Pro and Max subscribers. Liner's default model is available without credits. - Available models may change as they are released or retired. From your first question to research and writing, start with the AI model you want on Liner. [Terms of Service] https://liner.com/terms

About

Sermon Maker

This app helps religious leaders create, organize, and manage sermons and devotionals. It offers features like word counts, project organization, and iCloud synchronization across Apple devices. It's designed to bring structure and consistency to ministry preparation.

Highlights
  • Sermon and devotional creation
  • Organization and management tools
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Word count feature
  • Multi-language support
  • Light and Dark Mode support
Features
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Sermon Maker is an application designed to help pastors, teachers, and church leaders create, organize, and manage sermons and devotionals. The app is compatible with iPhone devices running iOS 16.0 or later, iPads running iPadOS 16.0 or later, and Macs running macOS 13 Ventura or later. The macOS version is built with Mac Catalyst and is compatible with both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs (through Rosetta when required). Sermon Maker integrates with iCloud, allowing users to securely save and synchronize their content across all compatible devices using CloudKit private and public databases, as well as iCloud Sharing. The application is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Portuguese. It supports both Light Mode and Dark Mode and allows users to customize the color of text in various sections, including sermons and devotionals. Additional features include word counts for individual sections and complete documents, project organization tools, and many other productivity features designed specifically for ministry preparation. The primary purpose of Sermon Maker is to provide consistency and structure in sermon and devotional preparation. The app was intentionally designed to help users follow a unified framework, making it easier to maintain clear organization, consistency, and a standardized flow across all sermons and devotionals.

Screenshots

Liner4 screens
Sermon Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Liner at Free against Sermon Maker's $4.99. Liner also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 7). Sermon Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Liner is free to download; Sermon Maker costs $4.99 up front. Liner sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sermon Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liner has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liner ships an update weekly, Sermon Maker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Liner versus Sermon Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinerSermon Maker
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (1.4K ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better7
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiner Corp.Ronald Steinvorth

Customer experience

Liner

All ratings1,372 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative49.5%

Sermon Maker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Liner

Subscriptions18
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Liner Pro2 variants$17.991 Month
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  • Liner Pro3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Liner Pro1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$22.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$23.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly7 Days trial$23.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly2 variants$35.991 Month
  • Liner Max2 variants$35.991 Month
  • Professional Yearly2 variants$175.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly7 Days trial$175.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly14 Days trial$175.991 Year
  • Liner Pro14 Days trial$175.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly7 Days trial$195.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly14 Days trial$324.991 Year
3 purchases

Sermon Maker

One-time3
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$9.99
  • Donation$99.99

Questions

Is Liner free?
Liner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sermon Maker free?
Sermon Maker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Liner or Sermon Maker?
Liner is rated higher. Liner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Sermon Maker averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Liner or Sermon Maker have ads?
Neither Liner nor Sermon Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liner or Sermon Maker?
Liner ships an update weekly, and Sermon Maker every 2 days. Most recently, Liner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sermon Maker on November 3, 2026.

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