# Prayer Time vs MasterLectures

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prayer Time | MasterLectures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-time-biblical/id992427351/reviews) | **[4.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hmiMAX](https://appshunter.io/developer/576760681) | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) |

## What reviewers say

### Prayer Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-time-biblical/id992427351)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### MasterLectures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlectures/id1454555188)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MasterLecture Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| MasterLectures Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality content
- 👍 Great teaching from scholars
- 👍 Affordable alternative
- 👍 Valuable for self-study
- 👍 Good complement to books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some
- 💰 Prohibitive monthly pricing
- 💰 Too expensive for the layman
- 💰 Conservative biases (Zondervan/Grand Rapids)
- 💰 Heavy Calvinist leanings in Paul-focused content

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find series started
- App doesn't remember which videos completed

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*