# First 5 vs My World Vision App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First 5 at 73% against My World Vision App's 22%. First 5 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (879 vs 80). My World Vision App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

First 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First 5 has 879 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of First 5's written reviews are positive against 22% of My World Vision App's.

First 5 ships an update every 3 months, My World Vision App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First 5 | My World Vision App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5/id997457664/reviews)** | [3.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-world-vision-app/id1570683971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **879** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proverbs 31 Ministry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217584851) | [World Vision US](https://appshunter.io/developer/476094436) |

## What reviewers say

### First 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5/id997457664)

This app provides daily biblical teachings to help users establish a consistent spiritual practice. It offers tools for highlighting, saving, and sharing scripture, along with a built-in Bible and community features.

**Highlights:** Daily biblical teachings, Highlight, save, and share scripture, Integrated Bible reader, Customizable reminders, Community groups, Exportable notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid biblical teaching
- 👍 Comprehensive and beautiful app
- 👍 Excellent resource for Bible study
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy or buggy functionality
- 🐛 Restricted access requiring sign-up
- 👎 Text is too small, no font size options
- 👎 Lack of dark mode or night theme

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or showing blank screen
- Inability to access past or current studies
- Login/sign-in issues and account problems
- Repeated log-outs and sign-in requirements

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode or night theme
- Improve font size and zoom options
- Allow offline access to past studies
- Implement text-to-speech feature
- Provide more customization options


### My World Vision App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-world-vision-app/id1570683971)

Stay connected with your sponsored child and their community. View updates, photos, letters, and videos to see the impact of your support. Explore their world and discover their achievements.

**Highlights:** View child updates, photos, letters, and videos, Explore sponsored child's community, Connect with sponsored child, Track child's health, education, and activities, See community achievements

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization
- 👍 Proud to sponsor
- 👍 Love the app!
- 👍 Wonderful organization
- 👍 Love the ease of engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not user friendly
- 🐛 Won't ever load
- 🐛 Cannot read responses
- 🐛 Unable to update
- 🐛 Terrible app

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot get in the app
- 🐛 Can't see how to create letter
- 🐛 Never works
- 🐛 Can't read my letter
- 🐛 Can't get the update

**Requested features**

- 💡 Leave feedback for child
- 💡 See previously sponsored child
- 💡 Access saved letters sent via app
- 💡 Translation on kids video


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First 5 free?

First 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My World Vision App free?

My World Vision App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First 5 or My World Vision App?

First 5 is rated higher. First 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while My World Vision App averages 3.3 from 80 ratings.

### Do First 5 or My World Vision App have ads?

First 5 shows ads; My World Vision App does not.

### Which is updated more often, First 5 or My World Vision App?

First 5 ships an update every 3 months, and My World Vision App monthly. Most recently, First 5 was updated on September 18, 2026 and My World Vision App on September 22, 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.*