# eScrivaLite > Daily Catholic gospel readings and meditations with St. Josemaria Escriva's writings. (iPhone/iPad app by IGRO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escrivalite/id1396493058 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [IGRO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/733497565) - Category: Lifestyle, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 726 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 62 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-07-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escrivalite/id1396493058/reviews.md ## What is eScrivaLite? 'Incredible. Meditation made easy.' - Franca Attoh 'Great App, I read it before mass, first thing at morning, when I feel down.it's the best!' - Chigozie Ofor Over 100,000 people are diving deeper into the daily gospel readings from the Catholic Mass with eScrivalite. Let St Josemaria Escriva guide you to a fuller understanding of the Gospel as you meditate on his words. Users have said using the App has made Meditation easier. Why not make it a part of your daily prayer routine? St Josemaria's writings emphasize the laity's calling to sanctification. Pope St John Paul II made the following observation in his homily at the beatification of Escrivá: 'With supernatural intuition, Blessed Josemaría untiringly preached the universal call to holiness and apostolate. Christ calls everyone to become holy in the realities of everyday life. Hence work too is a means of personal holiness and apostolate, when it is done in union with Jesus Christ.' This free App makes the reading of the Gospel easy, attractive and straightforward. Just click on TODAY to access the Gospel of the day and the writings from St. Josemaria's published works about that Gospel. Click on the relevant points to read St. Josemaria's commentaries on the Gospel. Just click on the text you want to read, and the point opens up. If you upgrade to the Premium version you can download and own eight of St Josemaria's books; The Way, Furrow, The Forge, Christ is Passing By, Friends of God, Conversations, Holy Rosary, and The Way of the Cross. Available in 11 different languages, eScrivaLite identifies your preferred language, and it also comes with an inbuilt language selection tool for greater flexibility. ## Key features - Daily gospel readings - St. Josemaria Escriva meditations - Commentaries on the Gospel - Language selection tool - Offline book downloads (Premium) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | All the books and more | $7.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of eScrivaLite? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Helpful for daily prayer - 🙏 Provides spiritual guidance - 📚 Excellent selection of writings - 🕰️ Convenient for daily use - 🔍 Useful search functionality **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs - 🔆 Lack of dark mode option - 🔍 Limited search capabilities **Commonly reported bugs** - App not opening after recent update - Buttons or navigation not working as expected **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Improved search by keywords or topics - Support for additional liturgical calendars ## Recent user reviews (10 of 134) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escrivalite/id1396493058/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 👍🏻 *2026-06-08, version 6.5.5* I like the scriptural reading link to St. JoseMaria writings! ### 5/5 — Alegría *2026-02-04, version 6.5.5* Disfrutar las enseñanzas del santo padre me da alegría en el caminar de la fe ### 5/5 — Pomóc *2026-01-05, version 6.5.5* Codziennie siła na rozpoczęcie dnia ### 5/5 — Good APP *2025-11-03, version 6.5.4* “I really like this app — the content is clear, well organized, and easy to navigate. Everything feels simple yet complete. Great design and user experience!” ### 5/5 — me encanta *2025-10-31, version 6.5.4* hago todos los días mi oración con las lecturas que corresponden a la misa de cada día, y encontrar en eScrivaLite los pensamientos de San Josemaría en relación al Evangelio es un privilegio ¡ muchísimas gracias y bendiciones para todos los que la hacéis posible b!!❤️🙏 ### 4/5 — Modo oscuro *2025-10-26, version 6.5.4* Estaría genial que esta app magnífica tuviera modo oscuro y/o automático (sistema). De noche es muy molesto ese fondo blanco. ### 5/5 — Muito bom *2025-09-08, version 6.5.4* O App é excelente, vale a pena investir na versão paga que tem os principais Livros de São Josémaria ### 5/5 — Tool to help me pray *2025-08-18, version 6.5.4* Reading the Gospel and reading El Padre writings everyday has helped me to keep my faith grounded. I have learned that in my brokenness, The LORD is always present . ### 5/5 — Gran ayuda *2025-08-07, version 6.5.4* Me sirve para profundizar con san Josemaría en el evangelio de cada día. Gracias por la iniciativa. Una mejora para comodidad en oratorios o capillas sería un modo oscuro. ### 5/5 — Escrivalite *2025-07-28, version 6.5.4* Un aiuto quotidiano ## Frequently asked questions about eScrivaLite ### What does eScrivaLite do? eScrivaLite provides daily gospel readings from the Catholic Mass and offers meditations based on the writings of St. Josemaria Escriva. It aims to help users gain a deeper understanding of the Gospel and integrate it into their daily prayer life. ### What are the key features of eScrivaLite? Key features include access to the daily Gospel, St. Josemaria Escriva's commentaries on the readings, and an inbuilt language selection tool supporting 11 languages. The premium version allows users to download and own eight of his books. ### Is eScrivaLite free to use? The core functionality of eScrivaLite, including daily gospel readings and meditations, is free. However, there is an option to upgrade to a premium version for additional content, such as downloading St. Josemaria Escriva's books. ### What are the use cases for eScrivaLite? Users can use eScrivaLite for their daily prayer routine, to prepare for Mass, or to find spiritual guidance when feeling down. It's designed to make meditation on the Gospel easier and more accessible. ### What devices is eScrivaLite compatible with? The provided description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, as a mobile application, it is designed to run on smartphones and tablets that support its operating system (likely iOS and Android). ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.5.5 — 2025-12-20 This version has the 2026 Gospel for Spanish from Spain and Hungarian! ### 6.5.4 — 2025-03-07 Fixed the text for the Hungarian Gospel ### 6.5.3 — 2025-01-03 This version contains the 2025 Spanish and Hungarian Gospels ### 6.5.0 — 2024-05-03 You can now track your novenas! ### 6.4.8 — 2024-01-01 Added St. Josemaria'a Novenas 2024 Gospel for Spain and Hungary ## Apps similar to eScrivaLite | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bonsai Basics - Learn All About Growing Bonsai Trees](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonsai-basics-learn-all-about-growing-bonsai-trees/id955802900) | 1.0 (6) | $0.99 | Lifestyle | | [Peekaboo HD Rides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-hd-rides/id903674600) | 1.2 (10) | $1.99 | Lifestyle | | [Wanda Rolon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanda-rolon/id829636800) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Farm Collector Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-collector-magazine/id878056900) | 4.6 (13) | Free | Lifestyle | | [CO2 Footprint](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co2-footprint/id893846460) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [ODN Travel together](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odn-travel-together/id948414380) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by IGRO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED - [GodCalls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godcalls/id1192211305) - [eScrivaLite (Russian)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escrivalite-russian/id1453567007) - [Rezar Hoy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rezar-hoy/id1520639685) - [e-Lect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-lect/id1570162106) - [Meal Nums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-nums/id6664057607) All apps by IGRO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/733497565 ## Related topics [opus dei](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/opus-dei) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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