# OrthoPrax > Modern Christian resource for faith exploration and liturgical cycle engagement. (iPhone/iPad app by St. Sebastian Orthodox Press, inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoprax/id1078949915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [St. Sebastian Orthodox Press, inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535145161) - Category: Lifestyle, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 469 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 74 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-12-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoprax/id1078949915/reviews.md ## What is OrthoPrax? OrthoPrax® is the ultimate modern Christian resource—a combined Church calendar, prayer book, and collection of readings—designed to help you explore your faith and enjoy the liturgical cycle of the Church. Regardless of your daily pace, OrthoPrax is there for you: to anchor you to things that matter, answer your questions, help your spiritual growth—all at your fingertips, and always with you. The diversity and wealth of information included caters to a broad spectrum of users—from novices eager to learn more about the faith, all the way to the theologically and spiritually seasoned, facing sundry modern-day challenges. The Church calendar is adjustable to follow both the Old (Julian) or New (Revised Julian) versions, as well as to particulars related to traditions and typicons of the Greek, Antiochian, Serbian, Russian, and American Orthodox churches. OrthoPrax is the easiest mobile way to access prescribed daily Bible readings. It is enhanced by a number of harmoniously organized features: the ecclesiastical calendar with saints’ lives (a comprehensive collection of saint feasts for each day), beautiful and moving prayers for any or a special occasion (e.g. morning, evening, pre-communion), a rich selection of high-quality icon images, timeless words of wisdom from Church Fathers and inspiration from ascetic elders. Professionally narrated and enhanced by a rich multimedia content from the famed Prologue of Ohrid, it all comes to life on your mobile device, within a professionally designed and functional application centered around the user experience. Main Features: • Easy access, allowing easy one-hand manipulation on larger screens • 3,500+ high quality images of saints • 2,300+ of audio files • Adjustable background based on the faith and artistic preferences • Calendar with an easily recognizable feast and fast days • Easy and prominent fast day markings • Constantly updated with saints/prayers/readings • In-app purchase for the reach multimedia content Subscription & Pricing Terms Free version: Contains the calendar, a listing of all Saints for every day, daily readings, daily prayers, the hymn of the day, and thoughts of the day. When viewing the calendar, users see fasting and non-fasting days, can change from old calendar to new, and all icons are included as thumbnail images. Basic version ($3.99 per year): Adds the ability to access one icon (per Saint and Feast day where available), and to read summaries of the lives of the Saints from Prologue of Ohrid. Full version ($14.99 per year): Adds the full text of Prologue. In addition, you will have access to our complete icon database (multiple icons per Saint and Feast day where available), and the daily readings from Prologue brought alive with a broadcast voice. Basic terms of purchase: Refunds are not provided for unused portions of any subscription term, you will have access until the end of the current payment period. Subscriptions renew as of the date first enrolled, and users must retain their Basic version subscription in order to have access to the add-on subscriptions of the Full version, and: • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Unused portions of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. ## Key features - Adjustable Church calendar (Julian/Revised Julian) - Daily Bible readings - Collection of prayers for various occasions - Lives of Saints and Church Fathers' wisdom - High-quality icon images - Professionally narrated multimedia content ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Basic calendar content | $0.99 | per year | | Full text and audio content | $14.99 | per year | ## What do users think of OrthoPrax? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive Orthodox Christian content in one place - 🎨 Beautiful and elegant user interface design - 🔊 High-quality audio readings of saints' lives and homilies - ⛪ Extensive Prologue of Ochrid with detailed saint biographies - 🙏 Daily prayers, scripture readings, and spiritual reflections - 📅 Flexible calendar options (Old and New calendar support) - 💰 Reasonable annual subscription pricing - ♿ Valuable accessibility feature for visually impaired users - ⚡ Responsive developer support and bug fixes - 🎯 Intuitive navigation and user-friendly layout **Cons** - 🐛 App frequently fails to load or crashes on startup - ⏳ Content loading issues and freezing problems - 🔄 Subscription recognition failures despite valid payment - 💸 Confusing dual-tier pricing model requiring multiple purchases - 📱 Limited cross-device subscription sharing - 🎙️ Audio playback inconsistencies and failures - 📖 Content display errors (wrong saints, incorrect dates) - 🔐 Subscription renewal charges without proper notification - ❌ Poor customer support responsiveness - 🖼️ Recent UI redesign perceived as less attractive and harder to navigate - 📝 Numerous typos and content accuracy issues - 🔧 Inconsistent app performance requiring frequent reinstalls **Commonly reported bugs** - App won't load or open - stuck on splash screen - Content fails to populate (saints and readings appear blank) - App crashes after selecting calendar preference - Scrolling functionality broken - unable to scroll down - Date navigation shows only today's content regardless of selected date - Saints content loads extremely slowly or not at all - Audio playback doesn't work on some selections - Subscription verification fails despite valid payment - Endless loop on subscribe button - subscription never processes - Developer logs submission feature non-functional - App shows incorrect liturgical dates (Holy Week vs Bright Week) - Saints' biographies don't match their names - Search functionality broken - Contact developer buttons inaccessible due to UI positioning - Requires daily reinstallation to maintain functionality - Missing content for new calendar year (2020 data delayed) - Incompatibility with iOS 12 **Most requested features** - Audio recordings for daily scripture readings - Audio recordings for additional prayers - Continuous playback feature for multiple prayers in sequence - Larger font size option for accessibility - Dark mode option - Push notification reminders for daily content - iOS home screen widgets - Fasting calendar integration - Better navigation between prayers (swipe or arrow buttons) - Ability to customize which prayers appear in order - Patriarchate customization options - One-time purchase option instead of subscription model - Better VoiceOver support for screen readers - Restore previous version UI design - Key guide/legend for fasting symbols ## Recent user reviews (10 of 79) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoprax/id1078949915/reviews.md ### 4/5 — A bug in an otherwise great app *2026-02-16, version v2.5.1* I love this app, but I haven’t been able to use it for a while because it won’t load. I’ve tried to uninstall and reinstall but to no avail. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Aside from that, I would recommend this app to anyone. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-02-13, version v2.5.1* Awesome to have all this content in one place. Also beautifully designed. Glory to God! ### 5/5 — Glory to God *2026-02-01, version v2.5.1* Glory to God for this excellent work! ### 4/5 — App stopped working weeks ago *2026-01-27, version v2.5.1* App will not open. Just tells me to please wait while it loads data. But never loads. Doing the same on my husbands phone. We updated the app- still didn’t work. We tried deleting and redownloading n and nope still doesn’t work. I really liked this app for months but for the past couple weeks it just doesn’t work at all /: ### 5/5 — Great content - that doesn't always work. *2026-01-21, version v2.5.1* I have had this app for several years. I pay for the full subscription. I use it every single day in the morning and in the evening. One of the best features is the amount of information in the Synaxarion. However, lately it doesn't want to load. I came here in search of answers to see if other users were having the same issues and I see that they are. Again, I love this app. I prefer it over going to the OCA website, however what am I paying for if it's not actually working! The voice reading does work all the time however I like to read the information for myself, and I also love looking at the icon pictures that accompany the description. Please fix this app because I would hate to have to give it up. This is the reason I'm only giving it three stars - otherwise I would give it five. I am editing my review! The developers absolutely and quickly responded to this issue! Since the writing of my previous review, I have not experienced any issues at all. Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to continue enjoying this lovely app and editing my review. I highly recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Subscription issues *2026-01-05, version v2.5.1* I love the content that’s available but I can’t access it because it won’t let me subscribe. Keeps me on an endless loop hitting the subscribe button but never subscribing. ### 5/5 — After renewal stopped working. *2025-12-20, version v2.5.1* Annual charge processed, then app stopped working. Just says loading data. Reinstalled, rebooted, nothing helps. ### 3/5 — Stopped scrolling *2025-12-18, version v2.5.0* When it works it has a lot of great content and I recommend it. But now I cannot scroll down to the readings. Its tuck. I rebooted and even reinstalled. Sadly I cannot even contact the developers because those buttons are at the bottom of the screen. ### 3/5 — Great content - that doesn't always work. *2025-11-12, version v2.4.6* I have had this app for several years. I pay for the full subscription. I use it every single day in the morning and in the evening. One of the best features is the amount of information in the Synaxarion. However, lately it doesn't want to load. I came here in search of answers to see if other users were having the same issues and I see that they are. Again, I love this app. I prefer it over going to the OCA website, however what am I paying for if it's not actually working! The voice reading does work all the time however I like to read the information for myself, and I also love looking at the icon pictures that accompany the description. Please fix this app because I would hate to have to give it up. This is the reason I'm only giving it three stars - otherwise I would give it five. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2025-10-25, version v2.4.5* This app gets better with each up date. It’s my go to app for starting the morning with prayers and reading scripture/lives of the saints. ## Frequently asked questions about OrthoPrax ### What does OrthoPrax do? OrthoPrax is a modern Christian resource that combines a church calendar, prayer book, and collection of readings. It is designed to help users explore their faith, understand the liturgical cycle, and support their spiritual growth through various features like daily Bible readings, saints' lives, prayers, and inspiring wisdom. ### What are the main features of OrthoPrax? Key features include an adjustable church calendar that can follow Julian or Revised Julian versions and specific Orthodox traditions, easy access to daily Bible readings, a collection of prayers for different occasions, lives of saints, Church Fathers' wisdom, and high-quality icon images. The app also offers professionally narrated multimedia content. ### How much does OrthoPrax cost? The app offers a free version with basic features like the calendar, saints' listings, daily readings, prayers, and hymn of the day. There are also paid subscription tiers: the Basic version ($3.99/year) adds access to one icon per saint/feast and summaries of saints' lives, while the Full version ($14.99/year) includes the full text of Prologue, a complete icon database, and narrated daily readings. ### What kind of content is available in the full version? The Full version of OrthoPrax ($14.99/year) provides access to the complete text of the Prologue of Ohrid, an extensive database with multiple icons per saint and feast day, and daily readings brought to life with professional narration. This offers a deeply immersive spiritual experience. ### Can I adjust the calendar to my specific Orthodox tradition? Yes, the church calendar in OrthoPrax is adjustable to follow either the Old (Julian) or New (Revised Julian) versions. It can also be customized to align with the particulars of traditions and typicons from the Greek, Antiochian, Serbian, Russian, and American Orthodox churches. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### v3.0.2 — 2026-08-01 - Accessibility improvements, including full screen reader support for VoiceOver and TalkBack. ### v3.0.1 — 2026-07-16 - Fixed an issue where the calendar failed to load data for upcoming years - Updated to the latest SDK version - Additional fixes and improvements related to the SDK update ### v3.0.0 — 2026-05-25 Added cloud data sync for up-to-date content without app updates Added background and lock screen audio playback Added swipe gestures on the home screen to change date and background Added image sharing for home screen backgrounds Added pinch-to-zoom for Android Improved notifications Improved in-app release notes and user manual display Fixed bottom sheet resetting when closing saint or holiday details Fixed backgrounds not updating on calendar type change Fixed layout shifts on settings screen when changing font size Bug fixes and stability improvements ### v2.5.1 — 2025-12-19 Home screen bottomsheet scroll issue fixed ### v2.5.0 — 2025-12-15 - Added the content for year 2026 - Optimized the saints screen loading - Optimized the loading of the content - Added the auto-play for the prayers - Fixed the font scaling issues - Bug fixes ## Apps similar to OrthoPrax | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Orthodoxy: Prayers & Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodoxy-prayers-and-bible/id6476573435) | 4.9 (457) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Orthodox Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-calendar/id381641703) | 4.8 (107) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Athon: Orthodox Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athon-orthodox-bible/id6748612588) | 4.9 (558) | Free | Lifestyle | | [My Orthodox Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-orthodox-calendar/id1628788087) | 4.3 (7) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Pray Always †](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pray-always/id467806204) | 4.7 (69) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Ancient Faith](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-faith/id542980935) | 3.9 (198) | Free | Lifestyle | ## Related topics [orthoprax](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orthoprax) · [saint orthodox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/saint-orthodox) · [eikona](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eikona) · [ancient faith](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ancient-faith) · [liturgical press](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/liturgical-press) · [orthodoxy in america](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orthodoxy-in-america) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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