# Syro-Malabar > Syro-Malabar Catholic Church app with liturgy, Mass texts, history, and U.S. church locations. (iPhone/iPad app by St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese Of Chicago.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syro-malabar/id989226460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese Of Chicago](https://appshunter.io/developer/989226459) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.35/5 from 54 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.2 · 32 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-05-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syro-malabar/id989226460/reviews.md ## What is Syro? First-ever SyroMalabar Catholic Church app. Salient features: - Bi-Lingual App: The app in one touch can toggle between English & Malayalam text. - Daily SM Liturgy Readings: SM rite readings of liturgy calendar in both Malayalam (POC Version) and English (NAB version) - Qurbana(Holy Mass) Text: The full SM-rite Qurbana(Holy Mass) text in English & Malayalam with user type selection as Celebrant or Participant. - Qurbana Intro Page: The pictorial representation of the qurbana intro page according to major feast day or saints day. - Qurbana Season Selection: All round the year the season of the SM gets auto selected according to the date of the device and the mass text gets updated accordingly. However user can choose to change the season too. - History: The history of the SM church. - Location: The church locations in both map & list view. Along with church info details & the ability to locate it. (U.S. only) - Saints feature: The saints particular to SM church feature is coming soon. ## Key features - Bilingual English/Malayalam text - Daily liturgy readings - Holy Mass (Qurbana) text - Church history - U.S. church locations - Automatic seasonal updates ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syro-malabar/id989226460/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Font Size *2025-03-30, version 2.8.4* Font size. I tried changing font size to huge from normal and it did not work. Can this be fixed please. ### 5/5 — Readings for 2025 *2025-01-14, version 2.8.2* Readings for 2025 not available yet. Can this be updated please. ### 1/5 — No reading *2025-01-05, version 2.8.2* If you can’t include all prayers and readings it’s not useful. Deleted the app. ### 2/5 — Updates required *2024-09-30, version 2.8.2* Thank you for creating this app. A few thoughts: 1. Please ensure that the Daily readings section in English is properly phrased. For example, there is no punctuation and the translation is inaccurate. Please take well phrased readings from bible gateway or some other website and catholic translation as needed for the day. Thank you. 1b. There are no readings given for the Feast of saints. 2. Please include English liturgy of the hours as well for those who need it. 3. The Seasons are not updated on time. Thank you. God bless. ### 2/5 — Johny Mathew *2024-05-12, version 2.8.2* The readings of the day is not displayed ### 5/5 — God Bless the tireless warriors dedicated to this noble pursuit. *2023-06-02, version 2.8.0* This divine endeavor of delivering the sacred daily readings and gospel is an exceptional service, worthy of utmost appreciation. Let us wholeheartedly acknowledge the profound efforts bestowed upon it. May the abundant blessings of the Almighty grace this service with boundless prosperity. † G o d B l e s s † ### 3/5 — Liturgy of Hours? *2023-04-28, version 2.8.0* Could you guys add more functionalities to the app? I would love to see a digitized and easily accessible version of the East Syriac Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Praises for the different prayer times & seasons. Especially considering the Diocese has not promulgated any printed copies of it to the parishes - this could be a KEY catechetical and prayer tool to enhance the laypeople’s familiarity and awareness of our identity as an Eastern Catholic church. ### 1/5 — App not working *2022-02-11, version 2.7.0* I’ve been trying to use this app for the last two weeks it not working any suggestion? ### 4/5 — Issue with 15.2 *2021-12-31, version 2.7.0* The app is not working well with 15.2 version ### 4/5 — New Takss *2021-12-07, version 2.7.0* Can you please update the app with the prayers as per the new Taksa? ## Frequently asked questions about Syro ### What languages does Syro-Malabar support? Syro-Malabar is a bilingual app, allowing users to toggle between English and Malayalam text with a single touch. This includes liturgy readings and Holy Mass texts. ### Can I use Syro-Malabar for Holy Mass readings? Yes, Syro-Malabar provides the full text for the SM-rite Qurbana (Holy Mass) in both English and Malayalam. You can select your role as Celebrant or Participant. ### Does Syro-Malabar show church locations? Yes, Syro-Malabar offers church locations in both map and list views, along with church information details. This feature is currently available for churches in the U.S. only. ### How does Syro-Malabar handle seasonal content? The app automatically selects the correct season for the Syro-Malabar rite based on your device's date, updating the mass text accordingly. Users also have the option to manually change the season. ### What is the age rating for Syro-Malabar? Syro-Malabar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is Syro-Malabar updated? The latest version of Syro-Malabar is 2.8.6, last updated on January 2nd, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements. ### What is the user sentiment for Syro-Malabar? Syro-Malabar has a strong user rating of 4.4 stars from 53 ratings, suggesting a positive reception among its users. The app is free to download and use. ### Does Syro-Malabar offer offline access to readings? The provided description does not specify offline access for liturgy readings or Mass texts. It is recommended to check the app's settings or contact the developer for confirmation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.8.7 — 2026-05-11 New feature to choose light or dark mode while on the app. ### 2.8.6 — 2026-01-02 Updated Liturgical calendar and Bible readings for 2026 ### 2.8.5 — 2025-09-28 Bugfixes ### 2.8.4 — 2025-02-24 Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.8.3 — 2025-01-14 Updated Bible readings for liturgical year 2025 ## Apps similar to Syro | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DivineVerse - Bible Verse App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divineverse-bible-verse-app/id6451204416) | 4.8 (16) | Free | Lifestyle | | [iFingerRosary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifingerrosary/id1384128025) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Prarthana Malayalam - Rosary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prarthana-malayalam-rosary/id1479499603) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Vanitha](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanitha/id863926745) | 4.4 (115) | Free | Lifestyle | | [PDM Mobile App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdm-mobile-app/id1159232460) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Catholic Mega App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-mega-app/id779001906) | 3.2 (30) | Free | Lifestyle | ## Related topics [syro malabar](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/syro-malabar) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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