Comparison

Shimo vs Theosis

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shimo

This app provides the Book of Daily Prayers for the Syriac Orthodox Church, based on the "Shimo" rite. It includes audio playback of prayers to help users learn the melodies.

Highlights
  • Daily Prayers Book
  • Syriac Orthodox Rite
  • Audio Prayer Playback
  • Melody Learning
  • Offline Access
Features
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The Book of the Daily Prayers as the rite in the syriac orthodox church, according to the same named book "Shimo". Additional functions are Playing each qolo to learn every melody of the book. Special thanks are going to the patriarchate for recording the complete book with Abun Mhalyo Philoxenos Mattias Nayis and to Samir Zako for providing us the whole book. If theres something missing, please report by Mail.

About

Theosis

This app offers AI-powered Bible study with scripture-based answers to your questions. It also connects you with a Christian community for prayer requests and support, alongside daily devotionals and comprehensive Bible study tools.

Highlights
  • AI Bible chat for scripture-based answers
  • Christian community for prayer requests
  • Daily devotionals and verse notifications
  • Comprehensive Bible study tools
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline access to content
Features
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Theosis is a Bible study companion for questions, Scripture reading, daily reflection, and guided learning. ASK BIBLE QUESTIONS Explore Scripture with AI-generated answers. Choose a concise response or use Deep Analysis for more context. Open cited passages and continue with follow-up questions. AI responses can make mistakes; check answers against Scripture. BUILD A DAILY SCRIPTURE PRACTICE Follow a connected seven-day journey through reading, understanding, responding, and prayer. Save an optional private reflection and one practical step, then revisit that response the next day. Continue at your own pace after missed days. Your reflections stay on your device. READ AND LISTEN Explore the Bible in multiple translations, bookmark meaningful verses, add notes, view contextual commentary, and listen to passages. Previously opened chapters remain available offline; a first download and online AI features require an internet connection. FOLLOW GUIDED STUDIES Work through focused studies on salvation, trust in the Bible, suffering, money, God's design for sex, and the identity of Jesus. SAVE AND SHARE Keep useful conversations and bookmarks, then share cards created from answers, readings, verses, and achievements. Keep the verse of the day close with widgets and optional reminders. Theosis is free to download. Optional Theosis+ features are available through an auto-renewing subscription. The exact price, trial availability, and billing period are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://theosis-app.lovable.app/privacy Terms: https://theosis-app.lovable.app/terms

Screenshots

Shimo4 screens
Theosis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shimo at none against Theosis's 1. Shimo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). Theosis's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Theosis sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Shimo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shimo against 5.0 for Theosis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shimo ships an update every 3 weeks, Theosis monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shimo versus Theosis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShimoTheosis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbert GabrielMAKSYM SHEVCHENKO

Customer experience

Shimo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Theosis

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shimo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Theosis

Subscriptions1
  • Theosis+7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Shimo free?
Shimo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theosis free?
Theosis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shimo or Theosis?
Shimo and Theosis are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Shimo or Theosis have ads?
Neither Shimo nor Theosis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shimo or Theosis?
Shimo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Theosis monthly. Most recently, Shimo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Theosis on October 15, 2026.

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