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The flagship evangelical magazine covering news, theology, and culture, founded by Billy Graham.
Our verdict
Christianity Today has anchored thoughtful evangelical journalism since Billy Graham founded it in 1956, and this app finally brings its full newsroom to your phone. You get the flagship reporting on theology, church life, and culture, a daily curated briefing called Your Daily Update, devotionals, and the magazine's growing slate of podcasts. It launched recently and already feels clean and considered rather than rushed.
The reading experience is the star. Typography is calm, articles load quickly, and you can bookmark pieces or podcast episodes for offline access on a commute or a flight. Reactions and comments add a light community layer without turning the feed into a shouting match, and the daily update does a genuinely helpful job of surfacing the two or three stories worth your attention instead of an endless scroll.
The app itself is free, but the deepest magazine reporting sits behind a CT membership that runs about $6.99 a month or roughly $72 a year, which also includes print and full digital access. Two honest limits: it is iPhone-only for now, and with only a handful of App Store ratings so far the app is still maturing. If you already trust CT's voice, it is an easy install; if you want everything free, some of the best long-form work will be gated.
How we scored it
Standout features
Daily Update
A short, curated briefing of the day's most important stories.
Church & Culture
Deep coverage of theology, ministry, and the wider world.
CT Podcasts
Stream and download the network's growing show lineup.
Save & Offline
Bookmark articles and episodes to read or hear later.
Devotionals
Short spiritual reflections woven through the feed.
Reactions
React and comment on stories in a civil space.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Trusted, deeply reported evangelical journalism from a newsroom running since 1956
- Your Daily Update surfaces what matters without an endless scroll
- Clean, distraction-free reading with excellent typography
- Bookmark articles and podcast episodes for offline access
- Growing library of thoughtful CT podcasts built right in
– Cons
- The best long-form reporting requires a paid CT membership
- iPhone-only for now, with no iPad or Android version
- Very new app with a small ratings base and still-thin extras
Best for
Readers who want serious, biblically grounded journalism on faith and culture and appreciate a calm, edited feed over an algorithmic firehose.
Look elsewhere if
You want a completely free news source, need Android or iPad support, or prefer breaking-news speed over thoughtful analysis.
Pricing
How it compares
| Christianity Today | WORLD News Group | The Gospel Coalition | The Christian Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Journalism quality | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Audio & podcasts | 7.5 | 9.0 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Design & usability | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
FAQ
Is the Christianity Today app free?
Yes, the app and a portion of its articles are free, but the full magazine and deepest reporting require a paid CT membership.
How much is a CT membership?
Membership runs about $6.99 per month or roughly $72 per year and includes print, full digital, and app access.
Does the app have podcasts?
Yes. You can stream or download CT's podcast lineup and save episodes for offline listening.
Is there an Android or iPad version?
As of this writing the app is iPhone-only and requires iOS 17 or later; check the store for updates.
Can I read offline?
Yes, you can bookmark articles and podcast episodes to access them without a connection.
