# Novena to Mary — Novena - Mary Undoer of Knots

> Devotional prayer app for overcoming life's struggles through Mary, Undoer of Knots. (iPhone/iPad app by Bil Kimes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novena-to-mary/id505308310 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bil Kimes](https://appshunter.io/developer/504093998)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novena-to-mary/id505308310/reviews.md

## What is Novena to Mary?

Discover the powerful devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots — a beautiful, reverent Catholic prayer app with a generous free version and optional premium upgrade.

In 1700, the artist Johann Melchior Georg Schmittdner painted Mary Undoer of Knots with exquisite grace. Venerated in the Church of St. Peter in Augsburg, Germany, this beloved image was inspired by the profound words of St. Irenaeus: “Eve, by her disobedience, tied the knot of disgrace for the human race; whereas Mary, by her obedience, undid it.”

The knots in our lives are the problems and struggles that seem impossible to solve: discord in the family, hurts between spouses, addiction, depression, unemployment, fear, loneliness, and more. Through the gentle hands of Our Lady, Queen of Mercy, these knots are untied.

**Free Version Features:**

• Stunning full-screen image of Mary Undoer of Knots, optimized for iPhone
• Daily Meditations for ongoing devotion
• Four key Rosary prayers
• Closing Prayer featuring beautiful and elegant formatting from the premium version.
• Beautiful, reverent design with zero ads and zero subscriptions

**Premium Upgrade (one-time in-app purchase)** unlocks the full experience:
• Complete Nine-Day Novena with daily intentions, deep meditations, progress tracking, day counter & completion checkmarks
• Full How to Pray guide
• Decade Rosary & complete Rosary prayers tailored to the devotion
• Powerful Binding Prayer
• Custom daily reminders and notifications
• All additional content and features

This free version offers a meaningful way to begin or continue your devotion to Mary Undoer of Knots. For those seeking the complete novena experience with full support, the optional one-time premium upgrade is available.

The Novena has received the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur of the Archdiocese of Paris.

For more on this devotion: www.desatadora.com.ar

St. Clement ePress — Traditional Catholic prayer apps since 2012.

Download the free version today and entrust your knots to the Undoer of Knots.

## Key features

- Devotional prayer to Mary, Undoer of Knots
- Guidance for overcoming life's struggles
- Inspiration for reconciliation and healing
- Spiritual comfort and peace
- Historical context of the devotion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novena-to-mary/id505308310/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please fix upgrade button

*2026-08-18*

I tried to upgrade but the “unlock for $0.99 does not work”. Please fix this! Thank you!

Thank you for responding. I updated rating to 5 stars once I realized there was another app to download from visiting your website.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support of St Clement ePress! An update has been released to Apple for review 11.26.5 please try again! Please email me at info@stclementepress.org anytime with concerns or questions. Additionally, you can download the paid version of this app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/novenard/id528038270.

Thank you again for your support.

### 3/5 — Please fix upgrade button

*2026-08-15*

I tried to upgrade but the “unlock for $0.99 does not work”. Please fix this! Thank you!

### 5/5 — Constant prayers

*2018-12-30*

I pray this novena often & it is wonderful. I’ve referred it to friends who say the same. 
I wish there was an audio version also!

### 5/5 — Blessed by Pope Francis!

*2015-09-28*

I've prayed this novena a couple of years ago and Mary truly interceded and helped unknot something I was trying to discern.  It wasn't until coming to visit the Pope in Philadelphia at the knotted grotto that I was reminded of Mary undoer of knots and this novena ... It was there at the grotto that my husband and I decided to start the novena together, lifting up all the knots at the grotto. It was because we felt the need to pray at the grotto that we were blessed even further with the Pope's presence at the grotto where the Holy Father blessed the grotto and lifted up all the prayers! It was such a blessing to have been at the perfect spot at the perfect time! God is sooo good! All the Time!

### 5/5 — Beautiful!!!

*2015-07-07*

Thank you! I can't wait to begin this Novena! So easy to use!

### 2/5 — Barely better than burrowing through online versions

*2014-05-19*

I love the novena to Mary Undoer of Knots.  Sadly, this application is poorly thought out and designed.
- Application title hard to find - “Novena to Mary” - ? Which of the thousands of novenas to Mary?
- to find out how to pray the novena, you have to tap the “More” link at lower right, then find the actual guide after six lines of ads?
- tapping the “Main” screen takes you to another app in the app store?  really?

The only plus to this poor user interface structure is that it is presented very nicely.

### 5/5 — finally a little miracle in nine days

*2014-05-14*

If you can’t make time in your day to hear this, you are crazy addicted to technology. This helps slow your blood pressure, clear your mind, and make for clarity in an insane world. After nine days of ten minutes per day, if you stick to it for nine, days, write your own miracle here and share it dudes and dudettes!!!!

### 1/5 — Novena to Mary

*2014-02-22*

I bought this app and it would not play, paid .99 for it.   They need to get this problem worked out.  It is in my applications, but cannot open it.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2013-05-25*

Beautiful novena to Our Mother. Thank you.

### 4/5 — Powerful! It works...

*2013-03-16*

But the app and developer should explain how to say this novena (a prayer said for 9 days). 

There should be instructions. 

You'll need a rosary or this app should have a rosary within it for those who don't have the beads. 

Make and say the sign of the cross. 

Say 'The Act if Contrition'

Say the first three decades of the rosary. 

Pray the meditation and reflect on it. 

Say the last two decades if the rosary

Say the closing prayer. 

Make and say the sign of the cross. 

Trust and believe. 

This novena will change your life for the better! I can personally say that it works. It works within you.

## Frequently asked questions about Novena to Mary

### What is Novena to Mary about?

Novena to Mary is a devotional prayer app focused on Mary, Undoer of Knots. It aims to help users overcome life's struggles, find peace, and seek reconciliation and healing through prayer.

### Does Novena to Mary have ads?

No, Novena to Mary is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted devotional experience.

### What is the origin of the Mary, Undoer of Knots devotion?

The devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots, originated from a painting by Johann Melchior Georg Schmittdner, inspired by a meditation from Saint Irenaeus comparing Eve's disobedience to Mary's obedience in undoing the knots of sin.

### What kind of 'knots' can Novena to Mary help with?

The app addresses various life struggles referred to as 'knots,' including family discord, relationship issues, addiction, depression, unemployment, and spiritual separation from God.

### What are the reported benefits of using Novena to Mary?

Users have reported reconciliation in families, healing from diseases, return of spouses to the Church, job opportunities, and conversions, attributing these graces to praying to Mary, Undoer of Knots.

### What devices is Novena to Mary available on?

Novena to Mary is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Novena to Mary updated?

The app was last updated on September 9, 2025, indicating recent development and maintenance.

### What is the user rating for Novena to Mary?

Novena to Mary has a high rating of 4.7 stars based on 10 user ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.26.6 — 2026-08-26

Upgrade option fixed to generate purchase from App Store.

### 11.26.5 — 2026-08-19

Upgrade option fixed to generate purchase from App Store.

### 11.26.4 — 2026-08-14

Upgrade option fixed to generate purchase from App Store.

### 11.26.2 — 2026-08-01

All views completely updated and In-App purchase upgrade added.

### 11.05 — 2025-09-09

Updated views and modernized objective C code to all views.

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