# Institute of Catholic Culture — user reviews > 67 indexed App Store user reviews of Institute of Catholic Culture by Institute of Catholic Culture, rated 4.90/5 from 251 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/institute-of-catholic-culture/id1008813497/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/institute-of-catholic-culture/id1008813497.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 239 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of Institute of Catholic Culture? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📚 Exceptional free Catholic educational content - 👍 High-quality lecturers and speakers - 🎯 Comprehensive library covering diverse Catholic topics - 📱 User-friendly and intuitive app interface - ⬇️ Ability to download talks for offline listening - 🔍 Excellent search functionality by speaker, topic, and keywords - 🎓 Suitable for all knowledge levels from novice to expert - 📖 Includes supporting materials and handouts - 🌐 Accessible and convenient for multitasking - ✝️ Solidly orthodox Catholic teaching - 💰 Completely free access to premium content **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent login issues and session disconnections - 🐛 Confusing registration and course access process - 🐛 Broken links preventing content access - 🎵 Limited audio playback controls - 📊 No resume/continue listening feature - 🔌 Requires WiFi for login despite cellular data availability - 🎮 Overly sensitive bottom menu navigation - 🔊 Bluetooth pause control not working for audio programs - 📥 Downloaded content requires WiFi to access **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent unexpected logouts despite showing logged-in status - Unable to access courses after registration - Confusing course enrollment and sign-in process - Broken links to events and educational content - Bluetooth pause button not functioning on audio programs - Bottom menu navigation too sensitive, causing accidental exits - Login failures when using cellular data instead of WiFi - Difficulty finding way back after accidental navigation away **Most requested features** - Resume playback where user left off - 15-second rewind button for audio - Adjustable playback speed control - Offline access to downloaded content without WiFi - Recently listened content quick access - Social media sharing capability (Facebook) - Improved Bluetooth control functionality - Better login persistence across cellular networks ## Newest reviews (14 of 67) ### 5/5 — Wonderful App *2020-02-04, version 1.3* So much knowledge on one App! I have find so much information regarding the Catholic faith including practical materials and information. Talks are easy to download and they have supporting materials to reflect and continue learning. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Love ICC *2020-01-06, version 1.3* Wonderful opportunity to continue orthodox faith formation. I use it while traveling, walking, doing chores and for serious study. Inspiring, informative talks from solid Catholics. So grateful for this app! ### 5/5 — To know is to love *2020-01-02, version 1.3* The ICC is an amazing opportunity for Catholics to learn. Program after program is filled with the details about our religion and most importantly about the teachings of Jesus that you can not get during a Sunday homily. I have not listened to a program or participated in a class yet that was disappointing. They have all been eye opening and amazing. ### 5/5 — A treasury of teaching *2019-10-20, version 1.3* Fantastic content by solidly orthodox Catholic speakers! Love the app and especially being able to download talks to listen offline. May God bless you and fortify you to continue your mission! ### 5/5 — excellent detail of traditions and doctrine *2019-10-03, version 1.3* For any adult wishing to dig deeper into the history or apologetics of the Catholic faith, this is for you. The speakers are relatable yet provide such interesting history of where our traditions and beliefs come from. ### 5/5 — What a treasure of Catholic wisdom *2019-08-24, version 1.3* A wonderful app, and website. Lots of teachings on the faith. Can’t stop praising the ICC for what they offer!!! FR.JOHN ### 5/5 — The Modern Evangelist’s Answer to a Media Obsessed Culture *2019-06-29, version 1.3* In a society obsessed with streaming services, YouTube, and other secular media, the ICC has risen to the occasion and adapted its indispensable message to meet the demands of convenience and accessibility in this app. Such is the sort of flexibility that truly forwards modern evangelization, as opposed to changing the message itself. And by allowing that message to be heard, the ICC continues the work of Jesus Christ. God bless and keep all those who help make the ICC possible and everyone who listens in! ### 5/5 — 360° Catechesis *2019-06-22, version 1.3* The ICC is truly a gift of The Holy Spirit. It is a resource that I continually return to as a guide on my journey into becoming a full and well rounded Christian adult. ### 5/5 — A treasure of information! *2019-06-04, version 1.3* A must have app for me with my long walks. I am able to listen to excellent speakers cover many topics! God Bless the ICC! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2019-02-21, version 1.3* Shortly put—if you listen to at least thirty minutes of content from this app at day, you’ll be an uncontested saint in Heaven. It’s THAT formidable. Solid Catholic teaching. ### 5/5 — Outstanding quality adult education *2019-01-07, version 1.3* The speakers are top notch and the topics are relevant to all Christians. The talks cover all aspects of culture, and give concrete insight into Church teaching and history. This app truly delivers on its focus of providing catechist for adults. The tough questions are taken head on and reveal the depth and wisdom of the faith. ### 5/5 — Tremendous! *2018-12-18, version 1.3* It is a marvel that these talks are available in these dark times, a true light! Good work ICC! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2018-12-13, version 1.3* Awesome Content! ### 5/5 — Excellent app and information *2018-09-11, version 1.3* It is easy to navigate and provides hours of excellent content. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not dependable *2023-08-09, version 2.2.0* Often kicks me out, required login when it’s showing I AM logged in. But won’t allow me to access courses. Very frustrating ### 1/5 — Review *2023-03-09, version 2.2.0* Very difficult to figure out how to just log into a class that requires registration for , you go to course and there is no simple way to join In . So frustrating I’m most probably going to quit to much problem to just sign in A simple sign in page would be great that took you to the courses your signed into to just log on ### 2/5 — Awkward audio playback *2021-01-16, version 2.1.0* Yep, the pre-writen review pretty well says it: Hundreds of hours of audio and the content is so good I'm trying to listen to them all but using the Podcast app instead. This one lacks three important features: pick up where I last stopped listening, click once to back up 15 seconds at a time, and change playback speed. I would add another: it appears the lectures for the courses can't be downloaded to be watched or listened to off-line. ### 2/5 — Info looks great, but cannot access with app *2019-09-03, version 1.3* There are several events and educational pieces of this program that hat look fascinating but links do not work and I cannot access the information. Because the programming looks so interesting and beneficial, I am particularly disappointed. ### 3/5 — I wish there was a way to send your talks to Facebook! *2017-06-16, version 1.3* Have watched three live talks and enjoyed each one. Very accessible to this elderly housewife and her 80 year old husband. Having fun while learning :-) ### 4/5 — Essential Resource *2020-12-19, version 2.1.0* Use it everyday. Most vibrant Catholic resource online. 5 star library. The new app is a big improvement. Most importantly the bottom menu was too sensitive before. The slightest touch or brush and your program was gone. Downright dangerous trying to find your way back while on the road or fumbling in the dark. The video streaming is impressive. A few bugs... My Bluetooth controls all work with videos but Pause doesn’t work on the audio programs ### 4/5 — Love ICC *2019-10-30, version 1.3* I love ICC and all the amazing content you make available for faith formation. Only criticism about the app, if there is a way to find recently listened to content and then continue listening where I left off, I don’t see it that option. Add that and I’ll be glad to add the 5th star. ### 4/5 — Intuitive app, excellent content *2017-12-09, version 1.3* The app is easy to use. Very intuitive. I'll use a Bluetooth speaker in the car sometimes. It gives me a chance to listen during a commute or a road trip. Since the app lets one download talks, it's possible to download them and then listen while you're away from your home wi-fi and listen without having to stream. My only complaint, and it may be a problem on my end, is that when I'm using cellular data rather than wi-fi, the app won't log in, so if I didn't log in before l left the house, I can't log in even if cellular data is turned on. I can only log in over wi-fi. ### 4/5 — Where has this been all my life?! *2016-05-18* Can't begin to describe how great this is. Such amazing presentations, from theology to history and modern sociology with through orthodox teaching of the Catholic Church. If we got this at school/university you'd see greater numbers who actually kept the faith. But a couple decades later is better than never and I'm loving it. What I've loved most is the delving deeply into scripture which has explained the WHY of what we believe. And with the understanding of historical context in the OT and NT it's even more compelling. But I also love how the topics also address what is relevant to current modern times (well, our faith IS timeless and equally relevant and applicable in all times of history) in sociology, ethics, politics, evangelisation and more. From someone on an entirely different continent I am extremely grateful to have access here. I only gave it 4 stars because when listening to an audio presentation I kept accidentally going back and then had to scroll all the way through the talks to find my spot again. That being said, it's probably user error - me! But for content, 5 stars. Priceless. God bless you abundantly! ### 5/5 — Exceptional free Catholic education *2025-12-21, version 2.5.0* The Institute of Catholic culture is a phenomenal organization that gives high-quality content and lecturers and gives you free resources on the Catholic faith. ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Every Catholic should take at least one class. *2025-04-15, version 2.4.0* The Institute for Catholic Culture (ICC) is the best online forum for ongoing Catholic adult education I have found. For over three years I have audited classes (certificates are also offered) and learned things about the faith I had never heard before or had a very indeed study explaining why we believe what we believe. This was confirmed with me when I audited the Bioethics class. ### 5/5 — Great (And FREE) *2024-01-23, version 2.3.0* Great source of catholic theology content. ### 5/5 — Essential Resource *2023-10-12, version 2.3.0* If you want to move beyond basic YouTube apologetics and content (nothing wrong with those) this is the place. I can now say after over a year of listening to the lectures offered here that I have a firm understanding of my cultural heritage as a Catholic. ### 5/5 — GOD IS GREAT *2023-01-27, version 2.2.0* This App is almost perfect. Nothing is 💯% perfect except GOD HIMSELF. I would like to say thank you to everyone who worked on or participated on this project. And to those WHO are working at this moment. I would like to say thank you toMAY THE LIGHT THAT SHINES FROM OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST SHINE UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES NOW AND FOREVER AMEN ⛪️🛐✝️🇨🇦🙏🏼📿🪖👮🏻‍♂️🫵🏼🛐🙏🏼🫶🏽📿👋🏼🫡🙏🏼📿🙏🏼📿🙏🏼📿🙏🏼📿🙏🏼📿🙏🏼📿🙏🏼📿 Your Brother in CHRIST JESUS Arthur-Léopold 😇🫡 ### 5/5 — One of the best Catholic educational organizations *2022-10-17, version 2.2.0* I learned about ICC via my wife. She’d been amazed about the incredible amount of free quality Catholic content that they produced. Then I became more familiar with ICC by listening to SonRise Morning Show on EWTN Radio. Now I use the app several times per week to continue my Catholic education and formation. I highly recommend this app and the ICC. ### 5/5 — Well done! *2022-07-28, version 2.2.0* Takes a bit to figure it out, but pretty slick after that. Note, help is readily available both to learn and to problem solve. We’ll done! ### 5/5 — Great Catholic app for novice to expert knowledge *2020-11-22, version 2.0.0* What a fantastic update! I’m loving the interactive app and all the contents. I suggest the OT/NT year with Fr. Sebastian yet, it’s a great way to begin your journey. The ICC is a great blessing to us who suffered through the Vatican II childhood. This group is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base of Catholics in an approachable format. Try listening to a talk during your commute; you won’t be disappointed! ### 5/5 — New update *2020-11-21, version 2.0.0* Just getting started, but looks great so far. Much easier to go to what I’m looking for, excellent! I’m using an iPad mini ### 5/5 — Excellent content! *2020-07-24, version 1.3* Outstanding content. Very satisfied --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-08.*