# OrthoApp vs Православие

OrthoApp and Православие both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of OrthoApp's written reviews are positive against 71% of Православие's. OrthoApp also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 26) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OrthoApp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Православие sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OrthoApp against 4.8 for Православие. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of OrthoApp's written reviews are positive against 71% of Православие's.

OrthoApp ships an update every 4 days, Православие weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OrthoApp | Православие |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoapp/id1069901416/reviews)** | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6446929047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maksim Novikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069901415) | [Evgenii Statnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247914593) |

## What reviewers say

### OrthoApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthoapp/id1069901416)

This app provides daily Orthodox Christian resources including a calendar, lives of saints, Bible with interpretations, and a prayer book. It also features news, push notifications for significant dates, and a map of Orthodox churches.

**Highlights:** Orthodox calendar, Lives of saints, Bible with interpretations, Prayer book, Orthodox news and Q&A, Church map with details, Daily quotes and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible interpretation: monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Bible interpretation: monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Bible interpretation: monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Bible interpretation: quarter | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Bible: half-year | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| Bible interpretation: year | $6.49 | per year |
| Bible interpretation: 3 month | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Bible interpretation: 6 month | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Bible interpretation: yearly | $15.99 | per year |


### Православие

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6446929047)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of Orthodox Christian resources, including the Bible, daily readings, a liturgical calendar, prayers, and spiritual guidance. It facilitates online communal prayer and provides insights into fasting and traditions. Content is verified by theological experts.

**Highlights:** Bible, Psalter, and Gospel readings, Orthodox calendar with saints and services, Daily quotes, parables, and icons, Fasting and tradition guidance, Online communal prayer section, Articles and news on Orthodox faith, Online candle lighting for health or repose

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка на месяц | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка на год | $22.99 | per year |
| Пожизненный доступ | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OrthoApp free?

OrthoApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Православие free?

Православие is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OrthoApp or Православие?

OrthoApp is rated higher. OrthoApp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Православие averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do OrthoApp or Православие have ads?

Neither OrthoApp nor Православие shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OrthoApp or Православие?

OrthoApp ships an update every 4 days, and Православие weekly. Most recently, OrthoApp was updated on September 21, 2026 and Православие on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*