Best Shrive alternatives: apps like Shrive

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Shrive? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Shrive

Reconcile: Confession Guide#1

Reconcile: Confession Guide by Credo Works LLC

Catholic Confession Companion
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
5.0(7 ratings)
Free
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This app guides users through the Catholic sacrament of confession. It offers a structured examination of conscience, a step-by-step walkthrough of the confessional process, and tools to build a lasting spiritual habit. It also helps users find nearby parishes and keeps all personal reflections private.

Metanoia: Catholic Confession#2

Metanoia: Catholic Confession by HolyStack

Examination of Conscience
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
5.0(6 ratings)
Free
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This app guides users through the Catholic sacrament of confession, offering preparation, examination of conscience questions, and prayers. It ensures complete privacy by storing all data locally and encrypting it, with no accounts or cloud storage required. The app also includes a daily examen and reminders for penance.

Confession Guide: Catholic Aid#3

Confession Guide: Catholic Aid by Don Kora Jacob

Experience God’s mercy
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app provides guidance for the Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation. It offers a customized examination of conscience, a step-by-step guide to the rite, and access to common prayers. Designed for privacy and ease of use, it helps users prepare for and engage in confession.

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Examen: Catholic Confession
Examen: Catholic Confession
Examen: Catholic Confession
Confession and Catholic faith
Free

Prepare for Catholic confession with a guided examination of conscience. Reflect on your choices, recognize shortcomings, and prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at your own pace. Offers private, ad-free reflection with options for adults, teens, and children.

Guided examination of conscienceReflections based on Ten CommandmentsReview points for confession
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
freemium
5
Going to Confession
Going to Confession
Going to Confession
by Anthony Splaver
Free

This app guides users through the examination of conscience and the steps of confession. It offers customizable examination options based on age and sin categories, and provides real-time assistance during confession, including tracking sins and confession history.

Examination of conscience by commandments or categoriesCustomizable examination based on ageReal-time confession assistance
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Confession - Catholic
Confession - Catholic
Confession - Catholic
by JUHWAN LEE
Free

This digital tool aids Catholics in practicing confession, offering a private space for reflection and repentance. It provides guidance, allows for recording confessions, and includes penitential prayers to support faith.

Digital confession practiceSin reflection and repentanceConfession recording
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free
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iConfess - Guidebook
iConfess - Guidebook
iConfess - Guidebook
For Sacrament of Confession
Free

This app guides users through the Sacrament of Confession with detailed examinations of conscience, prayers, and educational resources. It also offers guided Rosary and Litany prayers with professional narration and progress tracking.

Guided Rosary and Litany with audio narrationComprehensive examination of conscienceCollection of Catholic prayers
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
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Catholic Confession
Catholic Confession
Catholic Confession
by Hold Me Inc.
Free

This app aids in spiritual reflection and confession preparation. It includes a daily reflection feature to track sins and an examination of conscience. All your data is secured with password and PIN protection.

Daily reflection featureSin trackingDays since last confession counter
🌟 Lifestyle
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free
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Keep The Faith Catholic
Keep The Faith Catholic
Keep The Faith Catholic
by Keep The Faith, Inc
Free

Access a vast collection of Catholic audio content, including teachings, history, and liturgical traditions. Explore the faith, lives of saints, and social justice topics anytime, anywhere.

Catholic audio libraryTraditional teachingsLatin liturgical tradition
🌟 Lifestyle
(14)
free
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TAN Direction
TAN Direction
TAN Direction
Catholic Spiritual Formation
Free

Explore spiritual wisdom from saints and Catholic authors to deepen your faith. This app offers resources for those seeking Christian perfection and a transformed spiritual journey.

Spiritual wisdom of saintsResources from Catholic authorsDeepen faith
🌟 Lifestyle
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free with in-app purchases