# Shrive — Confession App for Catholics

> Catholic confession preparation and tracking app. (iPhone/iPad app by William Gallegos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrive/id6753085384 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Gallegos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672879909)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrive/id6753085384/reviews.md

## What is Shrive?

Shrive is the ULTIMATE confession App for Catholics providing a variety of features for preparation of the sacrament.

LOG YOUR SINS:
Safely and privately record all of your sins so you will easily be able to read them off to the priest. 

REFLECT:
Easily reflect before confession or even when in the confession like to help you make the most honest confession

SEE WHEN YOUR LAST CONFESSION WAS:
Shrive will automatically keep track when you go to confession. Upon first launch, it will ask you approximately when you last went to confession. Shrive also has widgets that count up to when you were last at confession.

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CONFESSION:
Whether this is your first or you’ve been confessing for 20 years, we understand that you may get nervous. Shrive will show you exactly what you got to say to the priest in the “Confession Time” menu including the Act of Contrition, your sins, and when your last confession was.

GET CLOSER TO GOD:
Logging your sins the moment you realize them will make you more likely to get to Heaven. 

Note: Shrive is NOT a replacement for the sacrament of reconciliation, rather it's a resource that you can use in confession to help you get closer to God.

## Key features

- Log sins privately
- Track last confession date
- Comprehensive confession guide
- Spiritual preparation tool
- Widgets for confession tracking

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrive/id6753085384/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing confessions 🙏🏻

*2026-07-09*

This is the best catholic app, because it is 100% free it can count how many sins, and it is amazing overall. I suggest getting the app.

### 5/5 — Thought-Provoking Reflection

*2026-06-13*

In the app, there is a section titled "Reflection" and it helps us to notice our sins and add them to the list. Thanks to this, I was able to pinpoint many more sins than I would have otherwise, and the app was incredibly helpful in helping me realize those.

## Frequently asked questions about Shrive

### What is Shrive?

Shrive is a confession app for Catholics that helps users prepare for and engage in the sacrament. It allows for private sin logging and tracks the date of your last confession.

### How does Shrive help with confession?

Shrive provides a comprehensive guide to confession, including what to say to the priest. It also allows you to log your sins privately so you can easily recall them during the sacrament.

### Can I track when my last confession was with Shrive?

Yes, Shrive automatically keeps track of your last confession. Upon first launch, it asks for the approximate date of your last confession and offers widgets to display this information.

### Is Shrive available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Shrive is currently only supported on iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for Shrive?

Shrive has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Shrive updated?

The latest version of Shrive is 1.2, and it was last updated on May 29, 2026. This indicates recent development and potential for ongoing updates.

### Does Shrive have ads?

No, Shrive does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the user rating for Shrive?

Shrive has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 rating, suggesting a highly positive initial user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-11

Thank you using Shrive, v2.0.1 includes minor enhancements including:
- While typing something in the Logger, confession metrics will now disappear until you're done typing
- Fixed a bug where Reflection would not lock once you switch back to the Logger
- The app should now look better on the iPhone SE 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen

Peace be with you,
Will

### 2.0 — 2026-07-07

Say hello to Shrive 2.0, a BIG new update that helps you make better confessions! Here's all of the new features:

Logger:
- Redesigned the logger to make it hopefully easier to use
- Added a "Times Committed" stepper to easily add the amount of times you've committed a sin
- Its still in the same spot, and will help you make more honest confessions

Reflection:
- Redesigned Reflection screen that looks a LOT more visually appealing
- Reflection now has questionnaires for certain sins to help narrow stuff down
- Instead of just adding "lying" to your confession, it will now ask you the nature of the lie to help you narrow it down for better counseling with the priest
- Easily add the amount of times you've committed a certain sin
- The ability to remove stuff if you accidentally added something
- Added subtitles for certain sins that may be harder to understand what they are
- Reflection's sins that get added are no longer "Confusing" or "Different" from what shows, rather its a sentence version of the question that gets asked
- Now locked behind Face ID to protect your privacy because it now shows you what's been added

Confession Time:
- Moved the "Finish Confession" button to the bottom of the screen to make it easier to close out
- Added text that lets you know when you can ask the priest for certain advice
- A celebration screen with Bible verses after you finish confession!

Trend Metrics:
- Added trend metrics, a feature that shows you information about how often you go to confession
- Added average times between confessions
- Once you complete your second confession, a graph will appear along with the average time you've been to confession that can help make confession a habit!

Other:
- Added the ability to preview sins
- Fixed a bug where it would ask for your phone's password instead of trying Face ID first

I hope to continue to make Shrive a better app for everyone :)
- Will

### 1.2 — 2026-05-29

Say hello to the updated Reflection tab! It includes the Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy, the Beatitudes, and more!

### 1.1.1 — 2025-12-04

Advent is here, that means that Christmas is coming! Use this time of preparation to go to confession with these new features:
- Reflection Mode: Before you go to confession, reflect to see if you sinned without logging
- Face ID Locking: Confession Time is now locked behind Face ID so you are the only one who can access it.
- Spanish language support

### 1.1 — 2025-12-03

Advent is here, that means that Christmas is coming! Use this time of preparation to go to confession with these new features:
- Reflection Mode: Before you go to confession, reflect to see if you sinned without logging
- Face ID Locking: Confession Time is now locked behind Face ID so you are the only one who can access it.
- Spanish language support

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