Comparison

Taksa vs Catholic Shepherd

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

Head to head
About

Taksa

This app preserves the Eastern Rite Chaldean Catholic Liturgy by providing access to Aramaic, English, and Arabic texts, melodies, and tones. It serves as an educational tool for learning about Chaldean traditions and is ideal for clergy and students.

Highlights
  • Chaldean Rite Liturgy preservation
  • Aramaic, English, Arabic texts
  • Melodies and tones
  • Learn Chaldean traditions
  • Tool for clergy and seminarians
Features
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The purpose of Taksa App is to preserve the Eastern Rite Chaldean Catholic Liturgy. The term "Taksa" is in Aramaic which means "Liturgy." Within the app you will find melodies, tones, and liturgical texts in Aramaic, English, and Arabic of the Chaldean Rite. This is a great way to learn more about Chaldean Rite Church and its traditions. It is a perfect tool for Seminarians, Lectors, Sub-Deacons and even Clergy! The goal is to have the Chaldean Taksa easily accessible.

About

Catholic Shepherd

Features
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Welcome to the official mobile app of The Catholic Shepherd Catechism Ministry. The Catholic Shepherd Catechism Ministry is an independent ministry that aims to Inspire, Encourage, and Provide solid Catholic Doctrine for the sake of building up the True Church of Jesus Christ, His Holy Catholic, and Apostolic Church. “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ,” says Saint Jerome. In order to spread the word of Christ as a Roman Catholic it is essential that one knows their faith and what the Church teaches, has taught, and will always teach. Therefore, The Catholic Shepherd encourages scripture reading and the study of the Catechism of The Catholic Church which echoes back what we believe and have always believed. Lastly, it is vital that we follow Holy, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium which has preserved the Truth of the Teachings of Jesus Christ.

Screenshots

Taksa4 screens
Catholic Shepherd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taksa at every 4 months against Catholic Shepherd's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taksa ships an update every 4 months, Catholic Shepherd every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Taksa versus Catholic Shepherd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaksaCatholic Shepherd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmer YonoSeahorse Apps

In-app purchases

None

Taksa

No in-app purchases

None

Catholic Shepherd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taksa free?
Taksa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catholic Shepherd free?
Catholic Shepherd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Taksa or Catholic Shepherd have ads?
Neither Taksa nor Catholic Shepherd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taksa or Catholic Shepherd?
Taksa ships an update every 4 months, and Catholic Shepherd every 21 months. Most recently, Taksa was updated on September 13, 2026 and Catholic Shepherd on September 18, 2026.

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