SP3RN vs Hey Catholics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SP3RN
A social network designed for Catholics, inspired by the evangelization efforts of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Connect with others through an activity stream, conversations, groups, and events. Enjoy features like polls, video and audio sharing, and customizable light/dark modes.
- Activity stream
- Conversations
- Groups and Pages
- Events
- Polls
- Video and audio sharing
- Light and dark mode
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St. Maximilian Kolbe did a test broadcast in Poland in early December of 1938 and was heard from the station whose call-sign was spelled Stacja Polska 3 Radio Niepokalanów (SP3RN). He had a passion for using the technology of his day in order to reach souls. It is in that same spirit that SP3RN was developed as a social network for Catholics. Features include: activity stream, conversations, groups, pages, events, polls, videos and audio. There is also the ability to switch between a light and dark mode.
Hey Catholics
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Hey Catholics is a client portal designed to connect Catholic leadership (the religious, mentors, or teachers) with other Catholics. The Catholic leadership is autonomous and able to set up their own meeting schedule using a video communications program such as zoom or google meet. Members of Hey Catholics have access to the meeting information and schedule. This is a fantastic opportunity for Catholic Leaders to work with the Catholic laity by facilitating regular online meetings (prayer, bible, support groups, etc.) https://heycatholics.com/cms/privacy-policy https://heycatholics.com/cms/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
SP3RN and Hey Catholics are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SP3RN ships an update every 2 months, Hey Catholics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SP3RN | Hey Catholics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abdon Solutions LLC | Paul Roberts |
In-app purchases
SP3RN
No in-app purchases
Hey Catholics
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SP3RN free?
Is Hey Catholics free?
Do SP3RN or Hey Catholics have ads?
Which is updated more often, SP3RN or Hey Catholics?
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