EWTN

For decades, EWTN has brought the Mass, the Rosary, teaching and Catholic news into homes around the world. For the homebound, for people in places without a nearby parish and for anyone who simply wants faithful Catholic programming, it has been a lifeline. Having the network on your phone puts all of that within reach wherever you are.

Watching and listening

The EWTN app streams the network's television and radio live, and offers video on demand for its television programs and audio on demand for its radio shows. It also includes news and the program schedule, so you can see what is coming up and catch what you missed.

The audio Bible

A free part of the app is the RSV-CE Bible text, along with a 99-minute dramatized audio of the Gospel of Mark featuring Blair Underwood as Mark. This comes from the Truth & Life dramatized audio Bible, which covers the books from Matthew to Revelation with more than 70 actors, sound effects and an original score across 22 hours. It carries an Imprimatur and a foreword by Pope Benedict XVI. The text is synchronized with the audio, and you can follow a 40-day plan, build your own playlist, set a sleep timer and use AirPlay. The full audio beyond Mark is an in-app purchase.

What to weigh

The app is free, and with a 4.9 rating from more than forty thousand ratings it is plainly loved. The store does list many in-app purchases, which can be confusing to navigate. It was last updated in October 2024, so it isn't the newest build, though its live streams are its main purpose.

EWTN suits anyone who wants faithful Catholic television and radio on the go, the homebound who rely on televised Mass, and families who like to listen to Scripture together. For live programming alone, it is an easy recommendation, and the audio Bible is a beautiful bonus for those who want it.