Comparison

Prayer Time vs MasterLectures

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

Head to head
About

Prayer Time

Establish a consistent daily prayer routine with customizable notifications. This app guides you through prayers using the Psalms, offering a structured approach to spiritual practice. Adjust the schedule to fit your day and build a lasting habit.

Highlights
  • Customizable daily prayer schedule
  • Notification reminders
  • Guided prayers from Psalms
  • World English Bible translation
  • Habit building focus
Features
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This app allows you to easily setup a daily prayer schedule. The intent of the app is to help you begin a habit of daily prayer. Start by setting the notification schedule to pray once or twice a day. You can then gradually adjust the notification schedule until you are beginning every hour of your work day with a 60 second prayer. Or adjust the schedule to your needs. During each 60 second prayer time, you are stepped through the Psalms - "The Prayer Book of the Bible". The text is from the World English Bible translation which is a public domain (no copyright) Modern English translation of the Holy Bible.

About

MasterLectures

Access thousands of professionally filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. Stream content on demand from trusted Christian scholars covering topics from biblical context to church history and ministry. Grow your faith and understanding with expert guidance.

Highlights
  • Thousands of video lectures
  • Bible and theology topics
  • Apologetics and Christian history
  • Ministry guidance
  • Original language studies
  • Expert Christian scholars
Features
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Get unlimited access to an expanding library of thousands of professionally-filmed video lectures on the Bible and theology. This app lets you stream thousands of videos on demand—any time, anywhere—and comes with your membership to MasterLectures by Zondervan Academic. All videos are presented by Christian scholars you trust. Explore videos on the Bible, theology, apologetics, Christian history, and so much more. • LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE. Explore the historical and cultural context of the ancient texts, learn the interpretive issues, and discover practical application for today. Start with an introductory survey, or dig deep into an individual book. • EXPLORE THEOLOGY. From introductory videos on the nature of God, to in-depth discussions of the most challenging and mysterious topics in theology, you’ll get expert guidance from today’s leading theologians. Choose from survey-level videos on systemic, historical, evangelical, and contemporary theology, or explore specific topics in theology, like the doctrine of the Trinity the doctrine of creation, and the creeds and councils. • GROW IN YOUR FAITH. Learn how to articulate and clarify your own beliefs, and get equipped to defend your faith to others. Choose from videos from today’s leading apologists, or explore topics on Islam, science, ethics, philosophy, and more. • DISCOVER CHRISTIAN HISTORY. Gain a richer understanding of your Christian heritage. Choose from videos on every period of church history, including the key people, events, ideas, and controversies that have shaped Christian thought. • DO BETTER MINISTRY. Whether you serve as a pastor or as a volunteer, you’ll get expert guidance from seasoned ministry leaders who have faced the same challenges. Choose from videos on leadership, evangelism, small groups, missions, preaching, counseling, and more. • READ THE BIBLE IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES. From introductory videos on the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, all the way up to graduate-level lectures on syntax and discourse analysis, we’ve got you covered. Choose from beginner-level videos on Greek and Hebrew, or go further by learning Aramaic, Syriac, or Ugaritic. To access all features and content you can subscribe to MasterLectures on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/privacy

Screenshots

Prayer Time2 screens
MasterLectures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterLectures at 93% against Prayer Time's 0%. MasterLectures also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). Prayer Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.6). On ads 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

MasterLectures is free to download; Prayer Time costs $0.99 up front. MasterLectures sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Prayer Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MasterLectures holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterLectures has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Prayer Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of MasterLectures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Time ships an update every 54 months, MasterLectures every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Prayer Time versus MasterLectures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer TimeMasterLectures
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews92.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings293 — better
Update frequencyEvery 54 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperhmiMAXHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

Customer experience

Prayer Time

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MasterLectures

All ratings88 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Prayer Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MasterLectures

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot find series started
  • App doesn't remember which videos completed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a study guide for videos
  • App should remember last watched video
  • Add a rewind button (e.g., 15 seconds)
  • Add a playback speed function
  • Ability to mark videos as watched
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  • Include class notes

In-app purchases

None

Prayer Time

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterLectures

Subscriptions2
  • MasterLecture Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • MasterLectures Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Prayer Time free?
Prayer Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MasterLectures free?
MasterLectures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prayer Time or MasterLectures?
MasterLectures is rated higher. Prayer Time averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MasterLectures averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.
Do Prayer Time or MasterLectures have ads?
Neither Prayer Time nor MasterLectures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Time or MasterLectures?
Prayer Time ships an update every 54 months, and MasterLectures every 3 months. Most recently, Prayer Time was updated on November 1, 2026 and MasterLectures on November 3, 2026.

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