# Living Scriptures vs Weird and Near

The clearest difference is price: Living Scriptures at Free against Weird and Near's $1.99. Living Scriptures also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 2). Weird and Near's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Living Scriptures is free to download; Weird and Near costs $1.99 up front. Living Scriptures sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Weird and Near asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weird and Near holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Living Scriptures has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Living Scriptures | Weird and Near |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-scriptures/id993778919/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weird-and-near/id6780282385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Living Scriptures](https://appshunter.io/developer/993778918) | [KRISTA LAUREN CLARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780282387) |

## What reviewers say

### Living Scriptures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-scriptures/id993778919)

This streaming service offers a curated selection of faith-promoting entertainment for families worldwide. Enjoy inspiring media for both adults and children, with a free trial available to new members.

**Highlights:** Faith-promoting content, Family-friendly entertainment, Inspiring media for all ages, Curated selection, Free trial available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Living Scriptures Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Living Scriptures Streaming | $11.99 | per month |
| Living Scriptures Yearly | $95.99 | per year |
| Video Rental regular | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| Video Purchase regular | $12.99 | one-time |
| Video Purchase 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Video Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Great selection of wholesome, faith-promoting content
- 👪 Excellent resource for families and children
- 🙏 Helps strengthen spiritual connection and gospel learning
- 🎬 High-quality production of scripture stories and documentaries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription and stop recurring charges
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app performance and reliability issues
- 🤔 Confusing policies around 'price reduction plans' and cancellation fees
- 🤯 Poor customer service and lack of understanding from representatives

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing, crashing, or showing blank screens
- Inability to log in or access content after subscription
- Incorrect aspect ratios and video quality issues
- Search function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Automatic playback of next episode in a series
- Ability to mark videos as 'watched' to track progress
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support for TV viewing
- Subtitles and language options for accessibility


### Weird and Near

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weird-and-near/id6780282385)

Discover strange events, sightings, and history near you or anywhere you search. Explore Bigfoot reports, UFO sightings, fossil finds, and haunted locations. Built for curious explorers and road-trippers.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of strange events, Search by GPS, ZIP code, or map tap, Adjustable search radius, Toggleable map layers for Bigfoot, UFO, fossils, haunted houses, View summaries and source links, Aggregates public databases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Living Scriptures free?

Living Scriptures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Weird and Near free?

Weird and Near costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Living Scriptures or Weird and Near?

Weird and Near is rated higher. Living Scriptures averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Weird and Near averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Living Scriptures or Weird and Near have ads?

Neither Living Scriptures nor Weird and Near shows ads.

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