# Universalis — Liturgy of the Hours and Mass

> Catholic daily Mass readings and Liturgy of the Hours with optional audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Universalis Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 9,191 App Store ratings · 611 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews.md

## What is Universalis?

Universalis is a missal and a breviary, and more besides. It gives you the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) and the Mass for every day; plus valuable additional material. 

Tens of thousands of people use Universalis daily. Come and join them!

• Single purchase: the app lasts for ever. It does not need a subscription to make it work.
• No Internet needed: everything you need is already built in.
• No cleverness needed: each day, Universalis works out exactly what you need to see.
• View any date: past, present and future.
• Use your own local calendar: USA, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, and every diocese in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
• Easy to read and use: a choice of fonts; big or small type; dark or light theme; page-turning or scrolling.
• Optional add-on: spoken audio read by real human beings (this needs a subscription: see below).
• Latin if you want it: by itself or alongside the English.
• Help and support: tips and instructions are included; or press “Contact Us” to send us a message, and we will reply.

EXTRA MATERIAL

• The “About Today” page tells you what saints are being celebrated today, worldwide. It includes reflections, biographies and illustrations.
• “Mass Today” gives you the Order of Mass and today’s readings and prayers, all in one page. Bishops have been known to use it to say Mass from their iPads!
• “Spiritual Reading” gathers the patristic and hagiographic readings for all the saints and feasts of the day.  
• “The Rosary” has a verse of Scripture for every Hail Mary of every Mystery. Spoken audio is included.
• Daily Books takes selected spiritual classics and presents them in daily instalments to focus and enrich your prayer life.
• Commentaries on the day’s Mass readings from a leading biblical scholar.

And more – Home Screen widgets; liturgical events for your iOS calendar; daily email service; copy and paste into other apps; reminders and alarms; Mass readings on your Apple Watch.

LITURGY OF THE HOURS (Divine Office)

The complete official Liturgy of the Hours of the Catholic Church, as used worldwide. Morning (Lauds), daytime (Terce, Sext and None), evening (Vespers), night (Compline) and the deeply reflective Office of Readings. Do as many or as few of them as you like.
• The psalms and canticles match the official English and American books. Scripture readings – United States: RSV. Elsewhere: Jerusalem Bible (with RSV as an optional add-on).

READINGS AT MASS

The exact prayers and readings at Mass for each day.
• England, Wales, Scotland: the official ESV version. 
• United States: the official NAB version. 
• Elsewhere: Jerusalem Bible readings and Grail psalms, as used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON AUDIO (in-app purchase required)

Just press the button and listen! If you want to see what you are hearing, the text is highlighted to follow the sound. After an initial download, no Internet is required. Works with CarPlay too.

• Spoken English Liturgy of the Hours: every Hour of every day of every year. Monthly or annual subscription.
• Spoken English Mass Readings: First and Second Reading and the Gospel. Jerusalem Bible translation only. Monthly or annual subscription.

(You can listen to a sample before subscribing. Following App Store rules, subscriptions renew automatically but you can cancel auto-renewal at any time.)

• Sung Latin Compline (Night Prayer): by the boys of the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School. Single purchase.

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Privacy policy and terms of service: universalis.com/n-ios-privacy.htm

## Key features

- Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office)
- Daily Mass readings and prayers
- Offline access
- Customizable display (fonts, themes)
- Spiritual reading and commentaries
- Optional spoken audio add-on

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytime Hours | $2.99 | per month |
| Daily Mass Readings | $1.99 | per month |
| All Hours | $2.99 | per month |
| Daytime Hours | $29.99 | per year |
| All Hours | $29.99 | per year |
| Daily Mass Readings | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sung Latin Compline | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add-on translation: RSV Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revelations of Divine Love | $5.99 | one-time |
| Journey into Light | $5.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #6 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Universalis?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🙏 Wonderful Catholic app
- 🙌 Great app for Catholic devotions
- 📚 This is a wonderful app for the laity
- 🙏 Excellent resource for Mass and Liturgy of the Hours
- 🌟 Comprehensive and easy to use
- 🙏 Indispensable prayer companion
- 🙌 Excellent value for daily dedicated prayer routine
- 🙏 Fantastic! Comprehensive, multifaceted app
- 🙌 Excellent, easy to navigate app
- 🙏 Wonderful, user-friendly app
- 🙌 Fantastic app, helps deepen prayer life

**Cons**

- 🤔 Hymns selection could be improved
- 🤔 Navigation can be confusing
- 🤔 Kenyan version text does not match book
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate, missing menu buttons

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Gospel readings sometimes incorrect
- App crashes when trying to change hymns or readings

**Most requested features**

- Add Salesian saints and young saints
- Include NAB translation for US users
- Add option for 1962 liturgical calendar
- Improve hymn selection, especially for seasons
- Implement more inclusive language in prayers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 611)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Old eyes vs italics

*2026-08-23, version 3.167*

The old app you could scroll and follow easily. This new way is a real page turner. And while you’re tuning pages you get lost. Coverage of continuing Mass is greatly reduced.  
So very much easier to scroll.

### 5/5 — Best App Ever

*2026-08-20, version 3.167*

An excellent app for those studying for the priesthood, priests and any religious, as well as any Catholic looking to more fully live their faith. Also, the podcast is excellent and so are the books. I could not recommend this app more highly; the desktop version is excellent, too.

### 5/5 — The best and most brilliant app.

*2026-08-18, version 3.167*

Brilliant. Just brilliant.  There is so much to explore in this one app, it’s inexhaustible. Truly amazing, and so spiritually edifying.  Thank you for doing this.

### 4/5 — Understanding

*2026-08-17, version 3.167*

An important aid in understanding and following mass and of course worshipping our Lord

### 5/5 — Divine Liturgy

*2026-08-17, version 3.167*

I was recommended this years ago by a Deacon. I’ve used it ever since as a Lector in my local Parish and have found it invaluable! Now, it’s even more invaluable as a prospective Permanent Deacon entering his propaedeutic year. Particularly for Lauds and Vesper prayers daily. By far the best app of this nature online, in my humble opinion l!

### 5/5 — Universalis App

*2026-08-15, version 3.167*

Thank you for creating and managing this wonderful spiritual resource. The ancient Psalms are as relevant today as they always have been. Learning more about the saints and is inspirational. Thank you for your weekly podcast which has provided helpful insights.

### 5/5 — Thanks be to God and Martin

*2026-08-13, version 3.167*

Universalis is a great prop and stay in my life.
I endeavour to say Lauds every day and having it on my mobile phone makes this possible.
I belong to a small group learning New Testament Greek and having the NT readings available each day in English and Greek is a great help.
Being a regular reader at Sunday mass I use Universalis to help me prepare for this.
Thank you so much, Martin for making this invaluable aid available to all.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-08-10, version 3.167*

This app is a huge help in making it easier to follow the readings in mass. It’s also wonderful to have information about the feasts of the days and a general discussion of the week.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2026-08-06, version 3.167*

One of the calls of the Second Vatican Council was to encourage more to pray the Liturgy Of The Hours. This app, and the people behind it, have done more to make this accessible to the laity and clergy than anyone else I know. A great blessing.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-07-31, version 3.167*

This app is a must for all catholics, easy to Navigate and full of information, so very glad I got it.

## Frequently asked questions about Universalis

### What does Universalis do?

Universalis provides the complete Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) and the Mass readings for every day. It also includes additional spiritual material such as saint celebrations, reflections, and commentaries on Mass readings. The app is designed to be used offline and offers a customizable reading experience.

### What are the key features of Universalis?

Key features include access to the Liturgy of the Hours and daily Mass readings, offline functionality, customizable font sizes and themes, and the ability to view any date past, present, or future. It also offers an optional subscription for spoken audio of the Liturgy of the Hours.

### How much does Universalis cost?

The app itself is a single purchase that lasts forever and does not require a subscription to function. However, there is an optional add-on for spoken audio, which requires a separate subscription. The initial purchase covers all core features and content.

### Is Universalis compatible with my device?

The description mentions features like Home Screen widgets, liturgical events for your iOS calendar, and Mass readings on your Apple Watch, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It also notes CarPlay compatibility for the audio add-on.

### Who would benefit from using Universalis?

This app is ideal for Catholics who wish to engage with the daily Liturgy of the Hours and Mass readings. It's also beneficial for those seeking to deepen their spiritual life through daily prayer, reflections, and commentaries, especially if they need an offline solution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.167 — 2026-07-23

Some updates to the calendars for Singapore and the Discalced Carmelites.

### 3.166 — 2026-07-09

A more modern experience on the Apple Watch.

### 3.165 — 2026-06-09

Some improvements in layout and a clearer explanation of the 2-year cycle.

### 3.164 — 2026-04-30

The Fonts screen now offers you access to many additional Apple-supplied fonts (on iOS 26 only).

### 3.163 — 2026-04-01

We have added the liturgical calendar for Portugal.

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