# i_Pray vs Saint Joseph

The clearest difference is rating: Saint Joseph at 4.9 against i_Pray's 3.8. Saint Joseph also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (346 vs 4). i_Pray's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Saint Joseph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i_Pray asks for nothing beyond the download.

Saint Joseph holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saint Joseph has 346 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

i_Pray ships an update every 38 months, Saint Joseph every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i_Pray | Saint Joseph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-pray/id1513993929/reviews) | **[4.9 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saint-joseph/id1550406573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koffi Landry Secredou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513993928) | [Jose Ignacio Gonzalez Rivera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453409528) |

## What reviewers say

### i_Pray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-pray/id1513993929)

This app offers a collection of 24 novenas and Bible verses focused on faith, hope, love, healing, and family. Share prayers and explore a new "Catechesis" section with valuable information.

**Highlights:** 24 novenas included, Bible verses on various themes, Share prayers with contacts, Litanies included, Catechesis section with information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Saint Joseph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saint-joseph/id1550406573)

This app provides a guided experience for praying the Novena to Saint Joseph, allowing users to track their progress and save personal prayers with photos. It features automated audio playback, text highlighting, and customizable reminders to foster a daily prayer habit.

**Highlights:** Daily Novena prayer tracking, Save personal prayers with photos, Automated audio and text playback, Progress counter for habit building, Customizable prayer reminders, Audio player with voice options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version - Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Easy to use novena
- 🙏 Helpful for daily prayers
- 🚗 Audio good for driving
- ✨ Beautiful prayers
- 👍 Premium version worth it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Machine-like audio voice
- ⏩ Audio too fast
- 😞 Audio disappointing
- ❌ App not in settings
- 🚫 Cannot access chaplet

**Reported bugs**

- Premium version doesn't grant access to chaplet
- App does not show up in settings

**Requested features**

- Add prayer to Sainte Rita
- Include Sacro Manto prayer
- Add initial/final prayer 'A te o beato Giuseppe'
- Vivify colors for better readability
- Add rosary corresponding to San Jose


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i_Pray free?

i_Pray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Saint Joseph free?

Saint Joseph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i_Pray or Saint Joseph?

Saint Joseph is rated higher. i_Pray averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Saint Joseph averages 4.9 from 346 ratings.

### Do i_Pray or Saint Joseph have ads?

Neither i_Pray nor Saint Joseph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i_Pray or Saint Joseph?

i_Pray ships an update every 38 months, and Saint Joseph every 2 months. Most recently, i_Pray was updated on October 24, 2026 and Saint Joseph on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*