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Five decades of John MacArthur's verse-by-verse expository sermons, plus articles, devotionals, and a full teaching archive, free.
Our verdict
Grace to You is the media ministry of John MacArthur, offering more than fifty years of verse-by-verse expository preaching free of charge. The depth here is genuinely impressive: MacArthur has preached through nearly the entire New Testament, and the app puts thousands of hours of that teaching, plus transcripts and study resources, at your fingertips. For anyone who values careful, sustained exposition of a single passage, this is a treasure trove.
The catch is the app itself. The rebuilt Grace to You app has drawn a lukewarm reception, sitting at just 3.4 stars across several hundred ratings, with recurring complaints about a clunky redesign, download and playback quirks, and features that longtime users feel worked better before. The teaching is world-class; the wrapper around it is the weak point. Depending on your device and expectations, the friction may be minor or genuinely frustrating.
As with Desiring God and RefNet, this is a single-ministry resource, so breadth is not the point. If MacArthur is a regular part of your listening, the free access to his life's work makes the app worth tolerating its rough edges. If a smooth, modern interface matters more to you than this specific voice, you may prefer to reach his content through the website or a broader archive.
How we scored it
Standout features
Verse-by-verse teaching
Expository sermons through most of the New Testament.
Thousands of hours
Decades of MacArthur's preaching on demand.
Sermon transcripts
Read along with full written texts.
Study resources
Bible study tools and articles alongside sermons.
Offline access
Download messages for listening anywhere.
Free of charge
All teaching available at no cost.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- 50+ years of expository preaching from John MacArthur
- Nearly the entire New Testament covered verse by verse
- Transcripts and study resources included
- Completely free with thousands of hours of teaching
- Consistent, careful expository method throughout
– Cons
- Rebuilt app rates only 3.4 stars with usability complaints
- Download and playback quirks reported by users
- Single-teacher focus with little breadth of voices
Best for
Listeners committed to John MacArthur's verse-by-verse exposition who want free access to his complete teaching archive.
Look elsewhere if
A polished, reliable app experience or a range of different preachers matters more to you than this one voice.
Pricing
How it compares
| Grace to You | Desiring God | SermonAudio | RefNet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Teaching quality | 9.0 | 9.3 | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| Library depth | 8.8 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| Design & UX | 6.0 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Value | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
FAQ
Is Grace to You free?
Yes, all of John MacArthur's teaching in the app is free, supported by the ministry's donors.
How much teaching is available?
Thousands of hours spanning more than fifty years, including verse-by-verse sermons through most of the New Testament.
Why is the app rated only 3.4 stars?
The rebuilt app has drawn complaints about its redesign and playback quirks, even as users praise the underlying content.
Are transcripts available?
Yes, many sermons include full transcripts alongside the audio.
Can I download sermons?
Yes, the app supports downloading messages for offline listening, though some users report reliability issues.
