# Catechesi

> Daily Catholic faith study app with human-reviewed, cited questions and habit-building features. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Ertl.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catechesi/id6798878349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Ertl](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798878351)
- Category: Education, Games, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catechesi/id6798878349/reviews.md

## What is Catechesi?

Catechesi brings daily-habit design to the Catholic faith — real theological depth,
not trivia.

HUMAN-REVIEWED, EVERY WORD
Every question, hint, and explanation in Catechesi is reviewed by a real person and cited to a
real, checkable source — a Catechism paragraph, a Scripture verse, a Council document, or a
Magisterial text.

SIXTEEN TOPICS, ONE APP
Church History · Church Fathers · Saints · Dogmas and Doctrine · Councils · Heresies ·
Metaphysics · Apologetics · Liturgy and Mass · Sacred Scripture · Answering Objections ·
Prayer · Church Latin · Virtues and Vices · Our Lady · Old Testament

Work through multiple levels per topic — up to 22 in most, from foundational to genuinely advanced.

Every single question carries a real citation — a Catechism paragraph, a Scripture verse, a Council document, or a Magisterial text. This is a curated, publicly auditable question bank — check our sources yourself, they're open on GitHub.
  
  BUILT LIKE A HABIT, NOT A COURSE 
  - A daily streak that keeps your practice going
  - A skill rating (not a score) that grows as you actually learn — no way to buy or fake it
  - A Daily Practice Mix that's always free and never costs a life
  - Daily and weekly quests that reward real study — nothing here can be bought or skipped
  - Nearly thirty milestones along the way, from your first level to a hundred-day streak
  - Friend streaks to keep each other honest — visible only to people you've actually
  connected with, never a public leaderboard
  - Invite family and friends straight from your profile
  
  EVERY QUESTION IS FREE
  The entire question bank — all sixteen topics, every level — is available to every user for free. A subscription only removes the daily cap on how many questions you can miss before waiting until tomorrow. It never unlocks content, never boosts your rating, and never buys standing among friends.
  
  A NOTE ON ACCURACY
  Every question is written, cited, and reviewed before publication, but Catechesi is a study aid, not a substitute for the guidance of your parish, a priest, or a qualified spiritual director.
  
ENTERING THE CHURCH THROUGH OCIA?
Ask your parish director about a free six-month Premium pass — no subscription needed.

If you are a parish representative and would like to get your parish involved please reach out to mycatechesi@gmail.com. 
We offer free premium plans for OCIA, as well as bulk pricing for parishes.
  
  Premium (optional): removes the daily practice cap.
  - Sole Premium: $24.99/year
  - Family Premium: $39.99/year

  Auto-renews annually unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
  Manage or cancel anytime in Settings on your device.
  
  Privacy Policy: https://andrewertl98.github.io/saintly-legal/privacy.html
  Terms of Use: https://andrewertl98.github.io/saintly-legal/terms.html

## Key features

- Daily habit design for faith practice
- Human-reviewed theological questions
- 15 distinct faith topics covered
- Skill rating system for learning
- Daily Practice Mix and quests
- Friend streaks for accountability
- Optional subscription to remove daily limits

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catechesi Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Catechesi Premium Family | $39.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Catechesi

### What is Catechesi?

Catechesi is an education app designed to help users deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith through daily practice and human-reviewed questions. It covers 15 distinct topics with real theological depth, not trivia.

### How does Catechesi help users learn?

Catechesi uses a daily streak system and a skill rating that grows as you learn, not a score. It offers daily and weekly quests that reward real study and provides friend streaks for mutual accountability.

### Is all content in Catechesi free?

Yes, every question and all 15 topics are available to every user for free. The optional subscription only removes the daily cap on missed questions, it does not unlock content or boost ratings.

### What is the pricing for Catechesi Premium?

Catechesi offers two premium subscription options: Sole Premium at $24.99/year and Family Premium at $39.99/year for up to 6 people. These subscriptions remove the daily practice cap.

### How often is Catechesi updated?

The app was last updated on September 10, 2026, with version 1.1.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices does Catechesi support?

Currently, Catechesi is supported on iPhone devices. Information on Android or other platform support is not provided in the data.

### What is the age rating for Catechesi?

Catechesi has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger users interested in learning about the Catholic faith.

### Can I get a free Premium pass for Catechesi?

Yes, individuals entering the Church through OCIA can ask their parish director about a free six-month Premium pass. Parishes can also reach out for information on free premium plans and bulk pricing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-09-29

Nearly doubled the question bank to allow for more foundational knowledge and one additional topic.

Due to the scale of the new question bank current users may lose their existing level history however they will maintain score, purchases, and friends.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-16

FAMILY SHARING, ACROSS iOS AND ANDROID
• A Family Premium subscriber can now share unlimited hearts with up to 5 others — even if they're on Android and you're on iPhone, or the other way around
• Manage who's sharing your plan right from Settings

SMARTER ANSWER GRADING
• Fill-in-the-blank questions now accept your answer in singular or plural ("sacrament" or "sacraments"), and numbers written as digits or words ("10" or "ten")

PERSONALIZATION
• Edit your display name anytime from Settings, not just during setup

Plus smaller fixes and polish throughout.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-10

NEW & REBUILT MINI-GAMES
• Four new games: Who Am I?, What Am I?, Guess the Book of the Bible, and Catholic Jeopardy
• Every mini-game redesigned to be more playful and interactive — a swipe deck for the sorting games, animated matching boards, and a livelier Jeopardy board
• A much deeper pool of mini-game content to draw from

STREAKS & REMINDERS, YOUR WAY
• Choose 1, 2, or 3 daily reminders, each at a time you pick
• "Perfect Attendance" is now seven days in a row from whenever you start — not a fixed calendar week
• If you miss a day, you now decide whether to use a grace day to keep your streak

FIXES & POLISH
• Multiple-choice answers now appear in a random order
• Fill-in-the-blank accepts reasonable variations in wording
• Matching questions show which pairs connect once you've solved them
• Added a "Learn more about Premium" link on the Hearts screen

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-05

WHAT'S NEW

- Today now shows when a Friend Duel is waiting on your move, so you always
  know whose turn it is.
- Sharing Catechesi from your Profile now links straight to the App Store,
  so whoever you send it to can go right to downloading it.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-01

Mini Games — a new tab with six quick, heart-free rounds: Heresy or Orthodox, Saint / Feast-Day Match, Virtue or Vice, Church Latin Match, Prayer Match, and Prayer Fill-In. Play as many as you like, anytime.

Friend Duel — challenge a friend to a real head-to-head. You each answer the same three questions at a time, escalating in difficulty the longer you both keep clearing rounds. No hearts spent, no effect on your rating — just bragging rights.

Daily and weekly quests, and nearly thirty milestones to earn along the way, from your first level to a hundred-day streak.

Tap the streak, hearts, or skill-rating icons for a quick explanation of what they do. Invite friends straight from your profile.

Plus smaller improvements throughout, including a smoother Today screen and several real bug fixes.

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