# Orthodox Christian Calendar+ — Calendar and Prayerbook

> Orthodox Christian calendar, prayerbook, and Bible texts with daily readings and fasting information. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexey Smirnov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-christian-calendar-plus/id1010208102 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexey Smirnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634793279)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 238 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-christian-calendar-plus/id1010208102/reviews.md

## What is Orthodox Christian Calendar+?

This is Russian Orthodox Church calendar app, which includes schedule of fasting, Gospel reading, and other information. The app provides a home screen widget showing monthly calendar.

In addition, the app includes texts of:

- Daily prayers (morning, evening, during the day)
- Divine Liturgy and related texts
- Other prayers
- The text of Bible

## Key features

- Orthodox Christian calendar
- Fasting schedules
- Daily prayers
- Gospel readings
- Divine Liturgy texts
- Bible texts
- Home screen widget

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation for calendar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation for calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation for calendar | $12.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Orthodox Christian Calendar+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📖 Comprehensive daily readings and scripture content
- ⛪ Extensive Orthodox liturgical calendar features
- 🙏 Helpful fasting schedule with monastic/lay options
- 📚 Rich library of saint lives and spiritual content
- 🎨 Beautiful, clean user interface design
- 📱 Offline functionality for accessibility
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive navigation
- 🎯 Daily spiritual guidance and prayers
- 🖼️ Icon library with religious artwork
- 🔔 Widget functionality for quick reference

**Cons**

- 📅 Only supports Old/Julian calendar (major limitation)
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing certain features
- ❌ Inaccurate daily scripture readings
- 🔤 Limited explanation of Orthodox terminology
- 📖 KJV Bible translation is archaic and difficult
- 🎨 Inconsistent aesthetic across different sections
- 🖼️ Icons cannot be enlarged for better viewing
- ⚠️ Missing some major Orthodox feast days
- 📚 Lives of saints contain modern pop culture references

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when clicking on lives of saints
- My Church button crashes the app
- Readers Service feature causes crashes
- Widget functionality unclear/not working
- Calendar update notifications not functioning
- Missing major feast days and saint commemorations

**Most requested features**

- New/Gregorian calendar option
- Full Gospel text for daily readings
- Ability to enlarge icon images
- Glossary of Orthodox terms and fasting types
- Alternative Bible translations (NKJV, modern versions)
- Psalms section
- Easy button to return to current date
- Consistent app aesthetic throughout
- Symbol/legend key for calendar indicators
- Larger icons in library section

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-christian-calendar-plus/id1010208102/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lana Del Rey in the Life of Saints

*2026-08-03, version 6.3.1*

They use AI and they don’t proof read it before posting it. In the “Life Of the Saints” section they had posted about Elijah the Prophet and this was in the text “ The memory of many of these prophets is, as it were, deliberately celebrated in the period before Christmas. The memory of others, Ezekiel, Elisha, Elijah, others, fell on the summer, which, we recall, ended the church year. This is a paraphrase of Lana del Rey's “summertime sadness” and holiness. This remembrance, important in theological terms, was extremely dear to many saints, and to the people of the Middle Ages.” this is supposed to be text from the 1st and 2nd century AD, why is it referencing lana del Rey? Absolutely unacceptable.

### 5/5 — W

*2026-07-12, version 6.3.1*

W

### 5/5 — Exceptional!

*2025-12-27, version 6.3.1*

This app has it all, with daily calendar, extensive icon lessons, and a thorough library to satisfy the urge to read… highly recommended

### 5/5 — Surprised

*2025-12-17, version 6.3.1*

Very helpful app; pleased with its brevity and the invocation of the lives of the saints and sayings of the day.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-12-14, version 6.3.1*

I love how this app is just a simple guide through the Orthodox year.  Very good and informative!

### 3/5 — App is good but daily scripture was wrong

*2025-11-20, version 6.3.1*

I am very thankful for this app but it seems that the daily scripture readings are incorrect. I recommend the use if an online source rather than using this app until they fix this issue

### 5/5 — Excellent!!

*2025-10-31, version 6.3.1*

An excellent OC app. Thank you! The fasting calendar is very helpful.

### 5/5 — My Church button crashed the app

*2025-10-02, version 6.3.1*

This app is great!

### 1/5 — Old Calendar Only

*2025-08-19, version 6.3.1*

This app does not offer an option for the New Calendar. Unless you’re Slavic or Georgian, this app is not usable.

### 5/5 — Excellent!!!!

*2025-02-09, version 6.3.1*

Love this app very informative!

## Frequently asked questions about Orthodox Christian Calendar+

### What does the Orthodox Christian Calendar+ app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive Orthodox Christian calendar and prayerbook. It provides users with schedules for fasting, daily Gospel readings, and other important religious information. It also includes texts for daily prayers, Divine Liturgy, and the Bible.

### What are the key features of this Orthodox calendar app?

Key features include a detailed Orthodox Christian calendar, information on fasting schedules, daily prayer texts (morning, evening, and during the day), Divine Liturgy texts, and the full text of the Bible. It also offers a convenient home screen widget displaying the monthly calendar.

### Is the Orthodox Christian Calendar+ app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features without initial cost. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some additional content or functionalities may be available for purchase.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for Orthodox Christians who are looking for a digital tool to support their faith practice. It's ideal for individuals who want easy access to daily prayers, religious readings, fasting guidelines, and a comprehensive calendar of church events.

### What kind of prayers and readings are included in the app?

The app includes a variety of prayers such as morning prayers, evening prayers, and prayers for during the day. It also provides the texts for the Divine Liturgy and related services, as well as the complete text of the Bible for users to read and study.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.1 — 2024-12-13

Bugfixes in church calendar, more lives of saints

### 6.3 — 2024-12-03

Bugfixes in church calendar, troparia added

### 5.4.7 — 2024-08-25

Bugfixes in church calendar, added lives of saints

### 5.4 — 2024-02-26

Added Everyday Gospel commentary by St. Theophan the Recluse

### 5.3 — 2024-01-29

* Bugfixes in church calendar
* Added more liturgical texts

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