Comparison

Librista vs Mass Intentions

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

Head to head
About

Librista

This app allows library patrons to access their library's online catalog, manage borrowed items, and discover new resources. Users can renew and reserve materials, create personalized book lists, and stay updated on new acquisitions. It also provides access to eBooks and information about library events.

Highlights
  • Search online library catalog
  • Renew and reserve items
  • Create personalized book lists
  • View trending and new items
  • Access eBooks
  • Scan ISBNs to check library availability
  • View account information (items out, fines)
Features
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If your library uses Atriuum as its cataloging software, you can download Librista - the companion app for patrons. With Librista, you can search the library’s online catalog and view your items out, renew and reserve items, create book lists, and more. To begin, use the Library Locator to find your Atriuum library by location or searching. To log on, enter the same credentials you normally use to access your library’s account. Based on your library’s policies, you may be able to register for a new account. Librista features: - View trending and newly added items. - Access eBooks if your library partners with other providers. - Place holds on books, DVDs, etc. - Watch subjects, authors, or series to be notified if your library acquires new items. - Save items and categorize them in book lists, such as Favorites, To Be Read, etc. - Find out about community groups/events if your library posts this information. - View account information, including items out, fines, etc. - Set preferences for when you receive alerts (based on your library’s notification policies). - Scan ISBNs to see if your library has a specific book before you purchase it. - Switch between different catalogs if you sometimes visit other libraries in your area.

About

Mass Intentions

Features
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Mass Intentions helps priests, parish secretaries keep track of requested Mass intentions — who asked, for whom, when it's scheduled, and whether the stipend has been received. Track every intention at a glance Log each Mass intention with the requester's name, the date, an optional label for parishes with more than one Mass a day, and any notes. Mark intentions fulfilled as they're said, and see at a glance which ones are overdue. Stay on top of stipends A running summary shows stipends received versus outstanding, so nothing falls through the cracks — especially useful heading into a busy season like Christmas or Lent. Bulk-add without double-booking Adding a batch of intentions for a novena, anniversary Masses, or a full month at once? Batch scheduling automatically flags date conflicts before they happen. Share a clean schedule Generate a plain-text Mass schedule for any date range — ready to paste straight into a parish bulletin, email, or bulletin board announcement. See the liturgical calendar alongside your schedule Subscribe to any standard iCalendar (.ics) feed — including public liturgical calendars — to see feast days and liturgical seasons right next to your intentions. Sync and back up Your data syncs automatically across your devices with iCloud, and a Home Screen widget keeps upcoming intentions visible without opening the app. Export a full backup or a spreadsheet-ready CSV any time. Bilingual Available in English and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), with more languages planned. Whether you're managing a single parish or several, Mass Intentions keeps the ledger simple, accurate, and always up to date.

Screenshots

Librista4 screens
Mass Intentions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Librista at none against Mass Intentions's 1. Librista also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Mass Intentions's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mass Intentions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Librista asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Librista ships an update every 2 months, Mass Intentions every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Librista versus Mass Intentions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibristaMass Intentions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB7 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBook Systems, IncTHE HIEP TRUONG

Bugs and requests

Librista

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless loading loops
  • Disappearing reading history
  • Login and account management issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and manage multiple library accounts
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Faster loading times
  • More intuitive user interface

Mass Intentions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Librista

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mass Intentions

One-time1
  • Upgrade App$1.99

Questions

Is Librista free?
Librista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mass Intentions free?
Mass Intentions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Librista or Mass Intentions have ads?
Mass Intentions shows ads; Librista does not.
Which is updated more often, Librista or Mass Intentions?
Librista ships an update every 2 months, and Mass Intentions every 3 days. Most recently, Librista was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mass Intentions on October 29, 2026.

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