# Butler's Lives of the Saints

> Audiobook of Alban Butler's "Lives of the Saints" with reflections. (iPhone/iPad app by WGQM Partners, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butlers-lives-of-the-saints/id775038177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WGQM Partners, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731208667)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butlers-lives-of-the-saints/id775038177/reviews.md

## What is Butler's Lives of the Saints?

*Get it once in the app store, and will work on both your iPad and iPhone*

An audiobook of the Benziger Brothers 1878 edition of the famous Alban Butler's “Lives of the Saints” that contains short biographies of the saint(s) for each day, followed by a reflection for each entry. Will work on your iPad as well as your iPhone (see instructions below).

This imprimatur edition was widely used by American Catholics at the turn of the 20th century, and remains easily accessible to this day.  This work, of course, follows the old Universal Roman Liturgical Calendar, so it contains many saints that were replaced on the new Universal Roman Liturgical Calendar in 1960.  But many remained on the new calendar as well.  We have included a section in this app that lists all the saints in Butler’s work from the old calendar that are included in the new Roman calendar and their new calendar date (if any).  Enjoy listening to these wonderful biographies of the saints any time of the year for spiritual growth and encouragement.

HOW IT WORKS

Download the app for free and listen to some of the programs. Upgrade to the full version to have unlimited access to the complete series. 

These MP3s are streamed, not downloaded, so they take up no storage space on your device. A connection is required for the MP3 to play properly. To own these MP3s to manage yourself, go to our website and join the download service.

REINSTALL OR PUT ON iPAD

If you need to reinstall this app or wish to add it to another iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, download the free version, select the "Upgrade" button, and go through the purchase process again. If using the same iTunes account, you will not actually be charged again. 

HAVING PROBLEMS? 

*If you experience any problem, first try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.  You have to go through the purchase process again, but you are not actually charged again if using the same iTunes account* 

To learn more about our other Catholic audio apps, or to download our MP3 libraries, visit www.catholicvault.com.

## Key features

- Audiobook biographies of saints
- Daily saint reflections
- Old Roman Liturgical Calendar
- Cross-reference to new calendar saints
- Works on iPhone and iPad
- Spiritual growth content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Butler's Live of the Saints | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butlers-lives-of-the-saints/id775038177/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible audio, don’t buy

*2019-06-07, version 1.5*

Great idea poorly executed. Narrator is horrendous - slurred speech, swallowed words. Can barely understand a thing. 👎🙁

### 2/5 — Lives of the saints

*2015-10-14, version 1.3.2*

Disappointing- purchased because I wanted an audio version but it is almost incoherent because of the speed of speech & poor articulation of the presenter. "Pen sketches" of lives too short to be really interesting.  Uses old calendar of saints days which does not link to current lectionary. Wouldn't purchase again & wouldn't recommend a friend to buy it.

## Frequently asked questions about Butler's Lives of the Saints

### Does Butler's Lives of the Saints have ads?

No, Butler's Lives of the Saints does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers an optional upgrade for full access.

### How much does Butler's Lives of the Saints cost?

The app is free to download and use with some content available. An in-app purchase is required to unlock unlimited access to the complete series.

### What devices does Butler's Lives of the Saints support?

Butler's Lives of the Saints is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices, allowing you to access the content across multiple Apple devices.

### How often is Butler's Lives of the Saints updated?

The app was last updated on July 4, 2023, with version 1.8. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential for future enhancements.

### Can I listen to Butler's Lives of the Saints offline?

No, the audio content is streamed and requires an internet connection to play properly. The MP3s are not downloaded to your device to save storage space.

### What is the age rating for Butler's Lives of the Saints?

Butler's Lives of the Saints has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in its content.

### How do I reinstall Butler's Lives of the Saints on a new device?

To reinstall or add Butler's Lives of the Saints to another device, download the free version, select 'Upgrade,' and go through the purchase process again. You will not be charged again if using the same iTunes account.

### What is the user sentiment for Butler's Lives of the Saints?

The app has a strong rating of 4.5 stars based on 10 user ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment towards its content and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2023-07-04

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.7 — 2023-06-09

Updated for iOS 11

### 1.6 — 2023-06-02

Updated for iOS 11

### 1.5 — 2018-01-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2015-03-03

- Bug fixes

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