SMSV vs Athon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMSV
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Welcome to the official St. Maurice and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church (SMSV) app! Remain connected to your church - With this app, you will be able to view upcoming events, give, read the bible, and more! For more information about St. Maurice and St. Verena, please visit: https://smsv.ca/
Athon
This app integrates Orthodox Christian practices into daily life, offering scripture readings, fasting calendars, audio Bible studies, and lives of saints. It provides a structured and devotional experience for those seeking to deepen their faith, learn about Orthodoxy, or maintain spiritual connection.
- Daily Orthodox Scripture readings
- Feast and fasting calendars
- Audio Bible studies
- Lives of over 900 saints
- Offline Orthodox Bible
- Complete prayer book with audio
- AI-powered Orthodox Q&A
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Athon App brings the timeless beauty of Orthodox Christianity into your daily rhythm, right in your pocket. Whether you are discovering the faith, deepening your prayer life, or renewing your spiritual journey, Athon helps you live Orthodoxy with peace, structure, and devotion. Athon is developed with the episcopal blessing of the Romanian Orthodox Church, through His Eminence Andrei, Archbishop and Metropolitan of Cluj. The project is developed under the spiritual guidance of Father Iustin Miron, abbot of Nicula Monastery in Transylvania, and its content is reviewed by the theological committee of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Cluj. From daily Scripture readings and fasting calendars to audio Bible studies, Commentaries from the Holy Church Fathers, prayers, and lives of the saints, every element is designed to guide you closer to Christ, at home, on the road, or before rest. For catechumens, Athon becomes a gentle teacher and daily companion, helping you learn the rhythm of Orthodox life through readings, prayers, and reflections. For the faithful, it is a source of depth and stillness, uniting tradition with modern simplicity. And for those returning or newly baptized, Athon offers clarity, guidance, and the tools to grow into the fullness of the faith. Athon App includes: • Daily Orthodox Scripture readings and feast and fasting calendars • Audio Bible studies and faith-based explanations • Lives of over 900 saints • A full offline Orthodox Bible • A complete prayer book with audio • AI-powered Orthodox Q&A • A clean, reverent, and modern interface All designed to bring prayer, presence, and understanding into your hands every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMSV at none against Athon's 9. SMSV also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Athon's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Athon sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SMSV asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMSV ships an update every 5 months, Athon every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMSV | Athon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (722 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 722 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 513 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | St Maurice And St Verena Coptic Orthodox Church | Product Tech SRL |
Bugs and requests
SMSV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Athon
Reported bugs
1 issue- None reported
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to add personal prayer rule to daily routine
- Offline mode for prayers and scripture reading
In-app purchases
SMSV
No in-app purchases
Athon
- Athon Weekly$2.997 Days
- 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Unlock Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Athon Monthly – Premium Access$6.991 Month
- Athon Yearly - Premium 50% OFF$19.991 Year
- Athon Yearly - Premium 25 OFF$29.991 Year
- Athon Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Full Access – Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Athon Yearly – Premium Access$49.991 Year
