Lectio Divina Journal vs The Catechism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lectio Divina Journal
This app guides users through a contemplative prayer practice based on the ancient Lectio Divina method. It offers daily spiritual readings, reflection prompts, and journaling opportunities to foster communion with God.
- Daily Lectio Divina invitations
- Four movements of prayer
- Saturday Examen Prayer practice
- Sunday Journaling option
- Contemplative prayer guidance
- Spiritual reading and reflection
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The Lectio Divina Journal provides a contemplative prayer practice for the everyday human experience. The long and lived history of Lectio Divina offers four movements (lectio - reading of, meditatio - reflecting on, oratio - responding to, contemplatio - resting in) inviting the participant(s) from simply attaining information about God toward communion and union with God that is formational and transformative. The journal provides a daily (Monday - Friday) Lectio Divina invitation, a Saturday Examen Prayer practice, and a Sunday Journaling option. Please note that this app is now absolutely free to use. There are no hidden charges. Members can create a free account on the website and use the Lectio Divina Journal to do their daily readings on the app, tablet, and website.
The Catechism
This app provides the official Anglican Church of North America catechism in a question-and-answer format. It covers core Christian doctrines and life, supported by scripture references and foundational texts. It's designed for believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith.
- Official Anglican Church of North America catechism
- Question-and-answer format
- Over 360 questions and answers
- Scripture references included
- Covers Christian doctrine and life
- Accessible anytime, anywhere
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Welcome to "To Be A Christian," the Official Catechism App of the Anglican Church of North America! Catechesis, an age-old Christian practice of disciple-making, employs a straightforward question-and-answer format to teach new believers and church members the core tenets of Christianity. "To Be a Christian," authored by J. I. Packer and a team of Anglican leaders, revitalizes this often-overlooked tradition for contemporary Christians. This beloved catechism contains over 360 questions and answers, each supported by Scripture references, covering the full spectrum of Christian doctrine and life. Drawing from foundational texts such as the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, it provides clear, concise, and conversational guidance. Perfect for believers seeking to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith, the "To Be a Christian" app makes this invaluable resource accessible anytime, anywhere. Download now and start your journey of spiritual growth!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lectio Divina Journal at Free against The Catechism's $4.99. The Catechism's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). On ratings volume, 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
Lectio Divina Journal is free to download; The Catechism costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Catechism holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Lectio Divina Journal's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Catechism's.
Lectio Divina Journal ships an update every 11 months, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lectio Divina Journal | The Catechism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (32 ratings) | 4.9 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #29 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alongsiders Church | RethinkMe LTD |
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In-app purchases
Lectio Divina Journal
No in-app purchases
The Catechism
No in-app purchases
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