Scholar Mode is Awesome
I’m someone who likes to vigorously study the scriptures at home and originally I would use the Bible Gateway app to put my notes in but when I changed translations, the notes and highlights disappeared. So I started writing down my findings on word docs/apple pages.
However, with Refugia Scholar/Scholar Max I am able to consolidate my research into one place and even search resources without having to leave the app—which saves TONS of time. Not only that, I can keep it in one spot and invite others to view my work so that I don’t have to download a huge word doc and send it via email and such. As an “at home” like scholar of the Bible, it’s a nice app.
Bonus: I didn’t like how I had to search up on google specifically for the gospel reading of every day because google kept pulling up Sundays. But now, with Refugia, the gospel reading for each day is uploaded and available everyday and it allows me to reflect on scripture everyday. This is truly a “jack of all trades” kind of app. It does everything and the creator is still updating it and adding features to make the app more user friendly and beneficial to the user.
10/10 would recommend downloading… (I personally never found it necessary to leave a review on an app so me placing a review is something) check out the app…
However, with Refugia Scholar/Scholar Max I am able to consolidate my research into one place and even search resources without having to leave the app—which saves TONS of time. Not only that, I can keep it in one spot and invite others to view my work so that I don’t have to download a huge word doc and send it via email and such. As an “at home” like scholar of the Bible, it’s a nice app.
Bonus: I didn’t like how I had to search up on google specifically for the gospel reading of every day because google kept pulling up Sundays. But now, with Refugia, the gospel reading for each day is uploaded and available everyday and it allows me to reflect on scripture everyday. This is truly a “jack of all trades” kind of app. It does everything and the creator is still updating it and adding features to make the app more user friendly and beneficial to the user.
10/10 would recommend downloading… (I personally never found it necessary to leave a review on an app so me placing a review is something) check out the app…
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Response from developer
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad you’re benefitting from the Scholar Max features.
What is human in this?
This app is riddled with AI:
- Artwork, voices, design, UI elements, etc.
I understand (or think) the developer is a sole person, however, this is not “real”. I know it takes time to make applications, even with the help and major lift being accomplished by AI, but the developer needs to seriously think about the implications of faith forming and strengthening being delivered by almost entirely by AI.
Don’t get me wrong, the app looks great but oh my goodness AI is everywhere.
I want to escape AI, not be evangelized or faith formed by it.
Did the encyclical not mean anything?
- Artwork, voices, design, UI elements, etc.
I understand (or think) the developer is a sole person, however, this is not “real”. I know it takes time to make applications, even with the help and major lift being accomplished by AI, but the developer needs to seriously think about the implications of faith forming and strengthening being delivered by almost entirely by AI.
Don’t get me wrong, the app looks great but oh my goodness AI is everywhere.
I want to escape AI, not be evangelized or faith formed by it.
Did the encyclical not mean anything?
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Response from developer
There is no AI generated formation content in the app. There are book covers that previously were plain text on plain backgrounds which are now AI generated art. Again, no text content in the app is generated by AI. There is no AI chatbot. There are books written by intellectual giants in the Catholic tradition, there are traditional prayers like the rosary, and there is scripture. That is all. I hope you will reconsider your review. Thanks and God bless.
Amazing App
This app runs smoothly and has a very intuitive interface
Light years better than Hallow
Best Catholic app on the App Store
Consistently using this prayer app
I’ve been consistently using this prayer app for over a month now. I like the novena reminders- I actually remember to pray them the whole nine days! The beauty of the Douay-Rheims translation has been striking, even while it takes some getting used to. And the spiritual reading options! New books are added frequently and I enjoy getting to taste classics I may not be able to buy. Great job, Adrian!
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