# Catholic Encyclopedia Offline — Information in your pocket

> Comprehensive offline Catholic encyclopedia with over 11,500 articles and images. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Vcelak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-encyclopedia-offline/id553786238 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Vcelak](https://appshunter.io/developer/407576879)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 140 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-encyclopedia-offline/id553786238/reviews.md

## What is Catholic Encyclopedia Offline?

The 1914 Catholic Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive resource on Catholic teaching, history, and information ever gathered in all of human history. Now you can study all documents with unique optimization for iPhone and iPad devices. 

Enjoy more than 11 500 articles and images through a very simple and intuitive user interface. After initial data download, there is no need for any Internet connection, so you can read all texts anywhere and anytime!

Share or print your favorite articles. 

The work with the app is very easy. You can list all articles alphabetically or you can use our enhanced search system to find only articles what you are interested in.  

The original Catholic Encyclopedia contains various important information about the history, geography and religion topics. The encyclopedia is highly appreciated and recommended by the experts and ordinary people.  

What our customers are saying:
"This app helps me so much when I'm reading the Bible. Its such a great reference tool. Every Catholic should own this app." - Tansey214, USA

"So much great info in this app. Well worth the very humble price" - Fusionarts, USA

"Interface is easy to use, tons of information inside. Searching for specific information is really easy a very solid app." - Jopesta, USA

The application features:
- Offline access - no Internet connection is needed
- Search ability - simply find the topic what you are interested in
- Social - share the articles with your friends
- Bookmarks - mark your favorite articles
- Accessibility - change font size and text color
- Interlinks - easy and smart cross reference among the articles 

All texts and images are in English language.

## Key features

- Offline access
- Enhanced search
- Share articles
- Bookmark favorites
- Adjust font size and color
- Cross-referenced articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-encyclopedia-offline/id553786238/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bible guidance

*2025-08-25*

Excellent organized easy to see print.  Highly recommend.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-08-28*

So far the app isn’t working

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-02-06*

Very reliable and thorough

### 1/5 — Not working

*2023-07-31*

So far the app isn’t working

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2022-08-18, version 2.0*

Very

### 5/5 — Lord I Trust in you

*2021-08-27*

Thank you for your sacrifice to all man kind, JESUS I TRUST IN YOU TO HELP ME TO BECOME THE CHRISTIAN THAT YOU KNOW I CAN BECOME. I TRUST IN YOU JESUS AND I LOVE YOU. GOD HAVE MERCY CHRIST HAVE MERCY HOLY SPIRT. JESUS I NEED TO ASK YOU FOR HELP IN FILLING THE HEART OF ALL MY FAMILY MEMBERS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. PLEASE LORD I BAG YOU JESUS TO PLEASE SHOW MY FAMILY THE LOVE THAT YOU HAVE FOR THEM. PLEASE I’M PRAYING THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SOFTEN THERE PAIN, HELP THEM TO ENJOY THIS LIFE AND TO ENJOY THE WORLD THAT YOU HAD PREPARED FOR THEM. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND FOR WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE FUTURE AMEN.🙏 Mary the QUEEN OF HEAVEN AND EARTH GAVE US THE COMMAND TO PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY FOR PEACE AND HARMONY. I URGE YOU TO STOP AND LISTEN TO THE QUEEN. SHE LOVES ALL HER CHILDREN SO PLEASE PRAY EVERYDAY. PRAISE THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVOUR.AMEN ✝️🇨🇦👮🏻‍♂️🧑🏻‍🦼🙏⛪️⚰️

### 1/5 — Awesome resource! (NO LONGER WORKS as of 08-02-2021)

*2021-08-03, version 2.0*

I love this book! Such a great resource of info I've not been able to find anywhere else! UPDATE: this app no longer works at all unfortunately. It was such as amazing resource i loved using and learning from it, but now i no longer am able to pull up ANY INFORMATION. 😢 i had given it a 5 stare review but now it gets one star. Today is 08-02-2021. i had even purchased this app which is frustrating.

### 5/5 — JeanetteA

*2021-02-03*

Great but am wondering about advanced features.

### 5/5 — Can’t download

*2019-10-01*

Waiting to get in

### 4/5 — Use often

*2019-03-11*

It’s kinda my catholic Wikipedia

## Frequently asked questions about Catholic Encyclopedia Offline

### What is the Catholic Encyclopedia Offline app?

This app provides offline access to the 1914 Catholic Encyclopedia, a comprehensive resource covering Catholic teaching, history, and information. It contains over 11,500 articles and images, optimized for iPhone and iPad devices.

### Can I use this app without an internet connection?

Yes, after the initial data download, the app requires no internet connection. This allows you to read all texts and access information anywhere and anytime, making it ideal for offline use.

### How much does the Catholic Encyclopedia Offline app cost?

The application is available for a one-time purchase. Customers have described the price as 'very humble' and 'well worth it' for the extensive information provided.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include offline access, an enhanced search system to find specific topics, the ability to share articles with friends, bookmarking favorite entries, accessibility options like changing font size and text color, and interlinks for easy cross-referencing between articles.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is highly beneficial for Catholics, students of religious studies, historians, and anyone seeking in-depth information on Catholic doctrine, history, and related topics. It's also a valuable reference tool for reading the Bible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2018-07-31

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

Improved user interface. 
Enhance source data with images. 
Export articles as image or PDF files.

### 1.4.1 — 2015-10-07

iOS 9.0 update
Better sharing possibilities. 
Data files are included in the app bundle. No additional downloading is required.

### 1.4 — 2013-10-02

Minor code improvement

### 1.3 — 2013-09-24

iOS 7.0 update

### 1.2 — 2013-09-09

- Code improvement
- Images resolution update

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