# iConfess - Guidebook — For Sacrament of Confession

> Digital guide for Catholic confession, Rosary, and prayer with educational resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Floyd Piedad.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Floyd Piedad](https://appshunter.io/developer/304880823)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041/reviews.md

## What is iConfess?

Whether you're preparing for confession after many years or seeking to deepen your regular practice, iConfession provides everything you need for a thorough, meaningful confession and guided prayer.

#### GUIDED HOLY ROSARY & LITANY

**Pray the Rosary and Litany with Professional Voice Narration**

- 63 professionally recorded audio files for authentic prayer experience
- TWO NARRATION MODES:
  - Full Narration: Voice reads everything, auto-advances (perfect for beginners)
  - Leader Only: Voice leads, you respond (traditional call-and-response)
- All four mystery sets: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous
- 20 mysteries with meditation texts and beautiful artwork
- Dedicated Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary page with full audio
- Today's mysteries automatically recommended by day of week
- Progress tracking - resume where you left off (Rosary and Litany)
- Visual cues show when to listen vs. when to respond
- Pause/Resume controls with restart option

Perfect for learning the Rosary, deepening your prayer life, or praying while driving!

#### COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

- Detailed examination organized by the Ten Commandments
- Smart search with 150+ topic tags - find items by keyword
- Mark items as grave matter for serious sins
- Add personal notes and reflections
- Bookmark items for regular examination
- Advanced filters: view only bookmarked items, items for confession, grave matters, or items with notes
- Multiple sort options: by section, title, or priority

#### BEAUTIFUL PRAYERS

**Before Confession:**
- Apostle's Creed / Profession of Faith
- Prayer Before Confession
- Prayer for a Good Confession
- Prayer to Your Guardian Angel

**During Confession:**
- Act of Contrition (essential prayer)

**After Confession:**
- Our Father / The Lord's Prayer
- Hail Mary
- Glory Be / Doxology
- Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

All prayers beautifully formatted with traditional Catholic styling.

#### EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

**Understanding Confession:**
- What is the Sacrament of Confession?
- The Seal of Confession explained
- Benefits of Regular Confession

**Practical Guidance:**
- How to Go to Confession - complete guide from home screen
- Step-by-step guide to Confession
- How to make a valid Confession
- How often should I go?
- Comprehensive Examination of Conscience guide

**Theological Understanding:**
- Mortal vs. Venial Sin explained
- Understanding grave matter
- Perfect vs. imperfect contrition

## Key features

- Guided Rosary and Litany with audio narration
- Comprehensive examination of conscience
- Collection of Catholic prayers
- Educational resources on confession
- Progress tracking for prayers
- Smart search for examination topics

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great Idea But No In Between

*2026-04-14*

I love the layout of this app and everything but the main part—Confession Guide—is either way too thorough or not helpful. 

The thorough guide is 269 questions long with a lot of repeated questions, this leads to a confession list that is 3x longer than it should be. 

They’re not grouped together either so you might have missed Mass on there at the beginning, the middle, and the end of your list, which means you’re repeating yourself during confession. 

The daily/general guide, on the other hand, is a literal check list of vague questions that can’t be added to the confessional list. 

I feel like if the thorough guide could condense the similar answers together that would be very helpful, and/or split the thorough guide into married/single/religious life guides, it would be very beneficial. 

I felt some of the questions were more for those dedicated to religious life (I.e. did you pray an act of faith daily, did you think of the poor today, did you pray an act of hope, did you make a sacrifice for someone today). These don’t feel like questions for the laity to confess.

## Frequently asked questions about iConfess

### What is iConfess?

iConfess is a digital guidebook designed to assist users in preparing for and participating in the Sacrament of Confession. It offers guided prayer, examinations of conscience, and educational materials related to Catholic practices.

### Does iConfess have ads?

No, iConfess is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted and focused spiritual experience for its users.

### What devices does iConfess support?

iConfess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, providing accessibility across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is iConfess updated?

The app was last updated on May 4, 2026, indicating a recent focus on maintenance and potential improvements.

### What is the age rating for iConfess?

iConfess has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults seeking spiritual guidance.

### Can I pray the Rosary with iConfess?

Yes, iConfess features guided Rosary and Litany prayers with professional voice narration in two modes: full narration or leader-only for a traditional call-and-response experience.

### What kind of prayers are included in iConfess?

The app includes essential prayers for before, during, and after confession, such as the Act of Contrition, Apostle's Creed, and the Lord's Prayer, all formatted with traditional Catholic styling.

### How does the examination of conscience work in iConfess?

The examination of conscience is organized by the Ten Commandments and features over 150 topic tags for smart searching. Users can mark grave sins, add personal notes, and use advanced filters for a personalized review.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-05-04

**NEW CONFESSION GUIDE & IMPROVED NAVIGATION!**

**NEW: "How to Go to Confession" Guide**
- Complete step-by-step guide accessible right from the home screen
- Covers what to do before, during, and after confession
- Includes the Act of Contrition and practical advice
- Perfect for first-timers or those returning after a long time

**NEW: Optional Password Setup**
- Skip password setup on first launch - get started faster
- Set up a password anytime from the Settings page
- No more mandatory password on every app launch
- If no password is set, the app opens directly to the home screen
- Remove your password easily from Settings if you change your mind

**IMPROVED: Navigation & Content Access**
- "How to Go to Confession" button on home screen for quick access
- Readings/Articles moved to sidebar menu for easier discovery
- Streamlined Personal tab - focused on your data

**IMPROVED: Password Management in Settings**
- New "Set Password" option when no password exists
- "Remove Password" option to disable password protection
- Auto-lock only activates when a password is set
- Clearer, more intuitive security controls

Free. No ads. Made with love for the faithful.

### 3.1 — 2026-03-11

Fixed playing of the Rosary while the phone is locked.  User interface improvements.

### 2.2 — 2025-11-19

Improved control of the Holy Rosary

### 2.1 — 2025-11-16

## What's New in Version

**ROSARY ENHANCEMENTS: Complete Traditional Ending & Audio Control!**

**NEW: Complete Rosary Closing Prayers**
• Prayer for the Needs of the Church - full sequence with audio
• Prayer for Souls in Purgatory - traditional prayer with audio
• Both prayers integrated before final Sign of the Cross
• Authentic Catholic tradition honored with proper prayer order
• Professional voice narration for all new prayers

**NEW: Audio Control During Rosary**
• Toggle audio ON/OFF anytime during prayer (⋮ menu button)
• Audio enabled by default for immediate prayer experience
• Change audio preference without restarting rosary
• Perfect for switching between silent meditation and guided prayer

**IMPROVED: Apostles Creed Call-and-Response**
• Traditional two-part structure (leader call, faithful respond)
• Full Narration mode: both parts play automatically
• Leader Only mode: you respond after the call
• Smooth transitions between prayer parts

**IMPROVED: Audio Playback Reliability**
• Enhanced state management for multi-part prayers
• Better transitions between audio files
• Comprehensive error checking for robust playback
• Crystal-clear audio from start to finish

**IMPROVED: Navigation Menu**
• Streamlined sidebar - removed header for more space
• More menu items visible without scrolling
• Cleaner, more functional design
• Faster access to all features

**IMPROVED: First-Time User Experience**
• Intro tutorial highlights Rosary and Litany features
• "Prayers & Devotions" page showcases all prayer options
• Better representation of app capabilities

### 2.0 — 2025-11-12

**Platform Polish & Visual Optimization!**

**IMPROVED: Rosary Image Display**
• Mystery images now 25% smaller (150px) for better screen balance
• Full artwork visible - no more cropping!
• BoxFit.contain shows complete mystery images
• More prayer text visible without scrolling
• Verified all 20 mystery images working perfectly

**IMPROVED: Navigation & Icons**
• Rosary menu icon updated to rosary beads design (grain icon)
• Better thematic consistency throughout the app
• Enhanced visual hierarchy

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