# 3-Minute Retreat — user reviews > 100 indexed App Store user reviews of 3 by Loyola Press, rated 4.00/5 from 128 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-minute-retreat/id323368405/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-minute-retreat/id323368405.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 79 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of 3? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🙏 Meaningful spiritual reflection and meditation - ⏱️ Perfect 3-minute format for busy schedules - 🎵 Soothing background music enhances experience - 📖 Thoughtful scripture passages with reflective questions - 🖼️ Beautiful calming imagery and visuals - ✨ Simple, intuitive user interface - 🆓 Free app with no advertisements - 💪 Helps users start day with faith focus - 🕯️ Creates peaceful spiritual space anytime, anywhere - 📚 Ignatian spirituality approach is effective **Cons** - 🐛 Audio/music frequently not working - 🐛 App crashes and black screen issues - 🐛 Readings fail to update daily - 📖 Readings don't align with liturgical calendar - 🔤 Text is too small and hard to read - 🎵 Music loops abruptly and distractingly - 🖼️ UI design looks outdated and amateurish - 🚫 VoiceOver accessibility not supported - 🐛 App freezes on startup screen - 📱 Orientation locked to landscape mode only - 🎵 No option to toggle music on/off in recent versions - 💾 No archive or search functionality for past retreats - ⚠️ Ads appear during prayer experience **Commonly reported bugs** - Audio/music not playing despite volume being on - Black screen on app startup - App freezes on opening page - Readings don't update daily - App stops working after updates - Connection/loading issues - Inconsistent music playback across sessions - Spanish translation errors and inaccuracies - White text box blocks photo display - Reflection content hidden behind navigation flow **Most requested features** - Align readings with daily liturgical calendar - Add searchable archive of past retreats - Bookmark/save favorite meditations - Save user responses to reflection questions - Audio narration for scripture readings - Ability to toggle music on/off easily - Increase font size or add adjustable text size - Add VoiceOver accessibility support - Support both portrait and landscape orientations - Improve UI design for modern devices - Add option to close eyes during retreat - Reduce music loop abruptness ## Newest reviews (15 of 100) ### 2/5 — App not working *2026-05-16, version 1.83.1* Please fix the app! It hasn’t changed the retreat in a month. I love this app but please fix it. ### 3/5 — Not changing *2026-05-06, version 1.83.1* I can’t get my app to change. It’s been stuck on the same reflection for day. Removing it and reinstalling hasn’t helped. ### 4/5 — App not updating with new daily retreat in the last couple of weeks *2026-05-03, version 1.83.1* I so enjoy the app and use it every morning during my time of prayer and reflection. I suspect it might be a technical glitch. I deleted the app and reloaded but same reflection on the commandments as before. There was however a weird change of graphics from beautiful pictures to no pictures now just a space of colour. I must say don’t like the splash of colour. Paul ### 4/5 — Please Connect to Daily Readings! 🙏🏻 *2026-01-22* I think this is a wonderful app and I am grateful for it! However, I wish the passage used could connect to one of the readings of the day. After focusing on those with the other reflections I read and hear, it feels disconnected when I come to this one. Thank you for considering this! ### 2/5 — No audio 😢 *2023-08-31, version 1.83.1* I wish the audio worked. 5 star worthy app. ### 2/5 — Needs Archive & Bookmark Buttons *2022-11-21* Good app, but it really needs a searchable archive feature. There are so many good meditations that should be available for review. Ability to bookmark favorites would also be helpful. Please address these and I’ll change to 5-stars. **Developer response:** Thank you for this good suggestion. We are blessed by the generosity of our online community. We will consider it for a future release. ### 2/5 — Love it but am Having trouble *2020-09-17, version 1.83.1* I’ve been a fan of the 3-minute retreats for years on my laptop and was excited to see an app was developed. But I get no sound! :( Will try deleting and reinstalling...? ### 4/5 — Please add save prayers feature *2020-02-13, version 1.83.1* I think this feature would make a huge difference. ### 4/5 — Love the app. Translations could be improved. *2019-11-13* I love this app. I get so much from the simple process you get closer to God leveraging it!! Thank you! Sometimes the Spanish translation does not make sense. A proofreader could help. For example, today's (Nov. 13, 2019) scripture, in 1 Cor 13:6, an English version of the Bible says: "it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right." But the app's translation, at the end of that versicle, says "nunca se alegra de la verdad" ("never rejoices in truth"). So the opposite. Once in a while you find these little things. Other than that, it is fantastic! Keep it up! ### 2/5 — App not working *2019-08-29, version 1.83.1* I have used this app for many many years and love it and its contents. This morning the app would not open. I received the daily retreat in my emails. I W usually can use it on my iPhone and iPad. It only works on the email which is useful but not what I want. Any remedies Normally I would give you a fiver star++. I am grateful I have not lost it completely but would prefer it on the app in the iPhone and iPad. Thank you ### 3/5 — Some suggestions that may improve the app. *2019-07-01* I was looking for something that could help me to pray but I found it too distracting when the music loops abruptly in the middle of the track. I also wish I could close my eyes during the 3 minutes, because it’s like a prayerful meditation for me. Perhaps a narrator for the readings can be added? Thank you for creating this APP as it has helped others I know. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Great mini retreat! *2019-04-25* I love this app! I use it as my pause to reflect for 3 minutes at 3:00 each day. It’s amazing how just 3 minutes of scripture and peaceful music and prayer can change your afternoon! **Developer response:** Thank you. We hope you enjoy the daily retreats. ### 5/5 — Nice way to spend a few quite moments *2019-01-16* Life as a mom of toddlers is busy but I love the quiet time when I sneak away for a couple of minutes and rather than open Facebook or some mindless entertainment I contemplate these lessons instead. It’s like a daily, mini therapy session. I really appreciate the space it’s provides. God bless you. **Developer response:** Thank you. It's very gratifying to know that you use the 3-Minute Retreat in this way. ### 5/5 — excellent for a still moment *2019-01-09, version 1.82* I’ve used this app for several years and I appreciate how it’s been refined yet still retaining the simple format. I find the pictures, scripture reflections and prayer guides really uplifting and helpful. Technically it has never failed me on my ipad2. ### 3/5 — Letters are to small *2018-12-30, version 1.82* My only complaint is that the letters are to small, you should be able to change the size or make them bigger. Thank You! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Same retreat everyday *2026-04-29, version 1.83.1* The retreat prayer is not changing. It’s the same everyday! ### 1/5 — Was so wonderful! Then it changed;( *2026-04-26, version 1.83.1* This was a wonderful app. And then it changed… Instead of a new image, a new message/ topic and things to ponder. They just keep reviewing the same old thing over and over and over without the changing picture even..saddening ### 1/5 — What happened to music? *2023-07-06* Went to use it and no music to accompany, it was a huge part of the enjoyment of this app! I even deleted and reinstalled the app still no music! The speaker icon is still there I turned it up and down with volume thought maybe there was a glitch but still nothing, what a shame as the soft music really added to the retreat experience. Will be deleting the app for good now. ### 1/5 — No audio *2020-06-07, version 1.83.1* No audio ### 1/5 — Confirmation *2019-03-25, version 1.83.1* I was forced to download this by my catholic confirmation teachers and I guess I would have given it 2 stars had I not been forced to download something I don’t care about ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2018-08-31, version 1.82* Loved this app and it was a great way to start my day. Then it just stopped working. Tried re-installing but still does not work. ### 1/5 — BAD! Do not update this app! NOT fixed! *2018-04-13, version 1.82* This app now does not work at all as of 2/2018. Loyola Press has totally abandoned it!! Note- this WAS the best app available until the recent update. Now there is an AD for a facebook group on the last page of what is supposed to be a relaxing app. It really is blatant and interferes with your retreat. Do NOT do the update unless you think seeing a large ad right during a PRAYER relaxes you. It is out of place and makes me upset that I updated. It does ruin the mood of relaxation entirely. Please remove this, developer! -------------------------------------- (original review- and I don't feel this way now due to being forced to view an AD during a relaxing app!) This is an amazing app, not just for revelation, relaxation ,and contemplation, but it really makes you think and keeps you centered. This is the kind of app that keeps you coming back for more! A great deal of practical application as well. Fantastic. Must get this app! ### 1/5 — Black screen with last update *2018-01-03, version 1.82* Upon startup, screen is black. Waiting only increases patience... Please fix soon or the app is useless! And again, the latest update did nothing to allow use. Still, only a black screen! ### 1/5 — Loved it until the update *2018-01-03, version 1.81* I used this app regularly until the update. The retreats no longer change(same one for over a week now), no soothing music, can not retrieve previous retreats as before. Too bad. ### 1/5 — Three Minute Retreat *2017-12-25, version 1.81* Have read this app for several years. Now when I attempt to read it, all I get is a black screen. It has been that way since I updated it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The Best Time! *2026-05-19, version 1.83.1* Thoughtful questions follow a brief, focused biblical reference that stays with me throughout the day. Habit-forming! ### 5/5 — My morning ritual *2026-04-29* I’ve used this app daily for the past 5-6 years and have loved it. However, it currently is stuck in the same Retreat from last week. Can you fix it, please. ### 5/5 — Not working *2026-04-29, version 1.83.1* My app is stuck on the same reel for the past week. ### 5/5 — Awesomw *2023-01-21* As a Retired Youth Minister I use to read this before every retreat, youth group and starting of class. This app would help my students to settle down and be with God for three mins. I have had this app since they started. This app would help me with my prayer life and to be with God for those minutes it made me feel loved through out the day. God Bless ### 5/5 — Daily Assistant *2021-08-11* Three Minute Retreat is such a versatile way that I can interact with the Lord; at home, the beach, on holiday or on a park bench. It is my go to for refocusing and realigning my day. ### 5/5 — Love *2021-01-11, version 1.83.1* Deep breath time and so helpful! ### 5/5 — Outstanding App *2020-07-20* This is my go-to app every day before I start the day. The insight, wisdom and reflection bring a fresh perspective to what each day brings and the peace of knowing that God is with me in my daily walk. Highly recommend this app for everyone. **Developer response:** Thank you. We are pleased to share these reflections with you each day. ### 5/5 — AMDG *2020-06-16* Ignatian Spirituality is an imaginative exercise. This App leads us into a short time of meditation that will last for all the day, if we do it 100% focused on the Scriptures passage and the reflection. Thank you to the Society of Jesus for helping in getting closer to God for His great glory. AMDG ### 5/5 — Awesomely done! *2020-01-22* I have had this app for more than a decade. This is peacefully done and allows one to use Lectio Divina at any time. If you are looking to improve your relationship with God or help someone else come closer to Him, this app will be helpful. ### 5/5 — 3 Minutes Retret *2019-04-27, version 1.83.1* I first listened to this app after a long stressful day and immediately relaxed and felt so much love from my God !! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*