# Benedictus — Traditional Catholic Companion

> Traditional Catholic prayer, Mass readings, and spiritual resources for daily faith. (iPhone/iPad app by Sophia Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benedictus/id6742585202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sophia Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451458788)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benedictus/id6742585202/reviews.md

## What is Benedictus?

Benedictus brings the richness of the Latin Mass and traditional Catholic prayer life to your device so you can pray, study, and grow in faith wherever you are.

With daily morning and evening prayers (in both short and long formats), full Latin and English Mass readings for every day, and a wide selection of traditional Catholic resources, Benedictus is your go-to app for living the Faith in rhythm with the Church’s ancient liturgy. Key Features include:

-Daily Prayers: Morning and evening prayers from the traditional Divine Office, available in short and extended versions.

-Latin & English Mass Readings: Toggle easily between Latin and English for the full daily Mass texts, based on the 1962 Missale Romanum.

-Spiritual Library: Access a curated collection of classic Catholic ebooks and audiobooks, including works by saints and theologians.

-Family Resources: Most days include downloadable coloring pages and child-friendly reflections to engage young hearts.

-Latin Mass Formation: Includes new interactive resources to help users understand and appreciate the Traditional Latin Mass more deeply.

-Rosary Crusade: Join Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s global prayer effort for holy and faithful popes.

-On-the-Go Access: Take your Catholic devotions and readings anywhere with this beautifully designed and easy-to-use digital companion.

Whether you're a longtime attendee of the Latin Mass or a newcomer looking to deepen your prayer life, Benedictus supports your spiritual journey with daily nourishment rooted in the timeless treasures of the Church.

## Key features

- Daily prayers (short & long)
- Latin & English Mass readings
- Spiritual library (ebooks/audiobooks)
- Family resources (coloring pages)
- Latin Mass formation tools
- Rosary Crusade participation

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benedictus/id6742585202/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Log in is a nightmare

*2026-08-13*

I have a paid subscription for both online and print. Trying to log in online is a nightmare. I contacted them and it worked for awhile. Now once again it wants me to enter my email and it times out immediately so I can’t even enter it. Endless loop. Deleted app and reinstalled. Still not working.

### 1/5 — Log in is obnoxious

*2026-06-17*

Have to go to email for a log in code every time I use the app. Please fix.

### 3/5 — Update icon please

*2026-05-29*

Can you please update the icon so the background is all one color. Rather than a black circle in a white square, all black. It looks awful on a home screen.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2026-05-24*

I love the print version of Benedictus and use it every day. This app is a bit of a mess tho. It is such a pain to login to the app that I basically never use it. You have to be sent an email in order to log back only the app and it logs you out fast enough to be such an annoyance that it sits around unused. It really needs some other mechanism for login like FaceID or even just username and password. I don’t mind paying extra for it but I can’t effectively use it unfortunately.

### 2/5 — Wrong Readings

*2026-05-05*

I love Benedictus however the app continually puts the wrong readings for the day which causes confusion and constantly having to double check to see if the readings are correct. I canceled subscription for this reason.

### 1/5 — No Free Content

*2026-03-07*

I have a print subscription. I logged into the app with my email address. Had to go to my email to verify. After gaining access I am presented with upgrade options. Apparently the only way I can access any content. I select an upgrade, I read that it will be added to my account, and then nothing happens. I log in and out three, having to verify by email every time, and no content. Just the upgrade options. I didn’t want to upgrade again for fear I would be charged twice. I will be checking periodically to see if you are truly up and running. Better to sign in with user and password.  Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Benedictus

### What is Benedictus?

Benedictus is a digital companion designed to bring the richness of the Latin Mass and traditional Catholic prayer life to your device. It offers daily prayers, Mass readings, and a spiritual library to support your faith journey.

### What learning methodology does Benedictus use?

Benedictus supports learning through interactive resources for understanding the Traditional Latin Mass, alongside access to classic Catholic ebooks and audiobooks. It also provides child-friendly reflections and coloring pages for younger learners.

### How does Benedictus track progress?

While Benedictus focuses on providing daily spiritual nourishment and resources, it does not explicitly mention a formal progress tracking system for users' spiritual growth within the app.

### Does Benedictus offer certifications?

Benedictus is a devotional and educational tool focused on prayer and study of traditional Catholic practices. It does not offer formal certifications.

### Is Benedictus available on multiple devices?

Yes, Benedictus is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, allowing users to access its features across various Apple devices.

### How often is Benedictus updated?

The latest version of Benedictus is 1.0.16, which was last updated on March 14, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the application.

### What is the age rating for Benedictus?

Benedictus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children, to engage with its religious content.

### Does Benedictus have ads?

No, Benedictus does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for users focused on prayer and study.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.19 — 2026-08-19

Audiobook Playback with screen off.

### 1.0.18 — 2026-06-18

Mass text rendering fix

### 1.0.17 — 2026-04-16

Improved stability and speed

### 1.0.16 — 2026-03-14

Collections improvements

### 1.0.15 — 2026-03-11

Improvements to login flow

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