# Purgatory Prayers — Catholic Devotion Holy Souls

> Catholic devotion app for praying for souls in Purgatory with indulgences. (iPhone/iPad app by Bil Kimes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purgatory-prayers/id729067952 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bil Kimes](https://appshunter.io/developer/504093998)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 210 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purgatory-prayers/id729067952/reviews.md

## What is Purgatory Prayers?

We rise to carry forward their unfinished light, actively weaving the names of our parents, children, and silent ancestors into acts of grace, ensuring that even those who walked in doubt are never left behind in the dark.

Every day, countless souls wait in Purgatory—souls who died in the friendship of God, yet still need our prayers to be fully purified and enter Heaven. As Catholics, we are not only invited but obligated by charity to help them.

This app was created so that you can fulfill that duty with consistency and depth.

A Complete 30-Day Devotion for the Holy Souls
Enter a continuous thirty-day cycle of traditional Catholic meditations drawn from the Saints, the Church Fathers, Sacred Scripture, and the Catechism. Each day includes:
• A substantial meditation
• Psalm 130 (De Profundis)
• A weekday prayer for the Holy Souls
A gold marker shows the current day of the cycle. You may also open any day at any time to pray or prepare.

Everything You Need in One Place
• Full listing of all thirty meditations, organized by saint and theme
• Independent weekday prayers for the Holy Souls
• Clear teaching on Indulgences and how to gain them for the departed
• Custom reminders (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly) so you never forget
• The traditional Prayer with Holy Water that can be offered daily for their relief

Why This Matters Now
The Church has always taught that the first eight days of November are especially powerful for the Holy Souls. But their need does not end on November 8th. They wait every day of the year.
Do not wait for November. Begin today. Set a reminder. Pray the devotion. Offer the De Profundis. Gain indulgences for those who can no longer help themselves.
The Holy Souls cannot pray for themselves—but they can pray for you. Every prayer you offer for them becomes a treasury of grace that returns to you a hundredfold.
Download now and begin the work of mercy that the Church asks of every faithful Catholic.
St. Clement ePress — Ad-free. No subscriptions. No interruptions. Only prayer.

## Key features

- 30-day devotion for Holy Souls
- Prayers and meditations
- Explanation of indulgences
- Compiled from traditional Catholic sources
- Universal app for iPad and iPhone

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purgatory-prayers/id729067952/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please update!

*2026-05-23*

Unsure what to rate so ill do 3 star as neutral. It won’t open on my phone  (IOS 26.5) 
Please update!!

**Developer response:** Please email info@stclementepress.org we can help determine the problem. Also if your iPhone is set to night mode it will appear blank. The version does not support night mode.

### 5/5 — Comforting

*2018-06-03*

I love praying for the Holy Souls. This app enables me to pray not only in the Month of November, but everyday of the year. Easy to follow, settings for daily reminders and beautiful prayers. These prayers give me the comfort of knowing that I am helping by my prayers, the souls in Purgatory. I like the explanation on indulgences and knowing I can gain an indulgence by praying for the Holy Souls.

### 1/5 — New version won't open!

*2017-07-04*

I have used this app daily for the last few years, but this latest update for iPad will not even open.  Please go back to the previous version!  Thanks, and God keep you!  

Thank you, it now works, but the punctuation for the de Profundis is not good.  It should be something like the following:
Psalm 130 (129)

De Profundis

Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Let Thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
If Thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities, Lord, who shall stand it?

For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness, 
and by reason of Thy law, I have waited for Thee, O Lord.
My soul hath relied on His word; my soul hath hoped in the Lord.

From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. 
Because with the Lord there is mercy, 
and with Him plentiful redemption.
And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities

### 5/5 — Must have!

*2014-08-28*

I love this app. My father used to pray these prayers every day. I'm delighted to recommend this devotion to all who pray for their departed loved ones.

## Frequently asked questions about Purgatory Prayers

### What is Purgatory about?

Purgatory is a 30-day Catholic devotion focused on praying for the Holy Souls. It provides prayers, meditations, and explanations of indulgences, drawing from traditional Catholic teachings.

### How much does Purgatory cost?

Purgatory is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This purchase allows you to use the app on both your iPad and iPhone/iPod.

### What is the learning methodology of Purgatory?

The app's methodology involves daily prayers and meditations for 30 days, aimed at fostering devotion to the Holy Souls. It also educates users on the concept and practice of indulgences within the Catholic faith.

### Does Purgatory offer progress tracking?

While the app guides users through a 30-day devotion, specific built-in progress tracking features are not detailed. Users would typically track their completion of daily prayers and meditations manually.

### Is Purgatory suitable for all ages?

Purgatory has an age rating of 4+, making it generally suitable for a wide audience. The content focuses on religious devotion and education within the Catholic tradition.

### How often is Purgatory updated?

The app was last updated on May 21, 2025, with version 11.04. This indicates active development and maintenance, suggesting regular updates to ensure reliability and compatibility.

### What devices support Purgatory?

Purgatory is a universal app, meaning it is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This allows for a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### Does Purgatory have ads?

No, Purgatory does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.26.2 — 2026-08-10

Complete redesign all views and holy-card views added to all prayer views.

### 11.04 — 2025-05-21

Version 18+ and iPhone 16, 16+, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max series devices

### 11.01 — 2024-03-19

Updates for version 17+ and iPhone 15 series devices

### 10.07 — 2023-05-10

Updated tableview

### 10.05 — 2023-05-06

Updated views

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