A Simple Pause vs The Catechism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Simple Pause
Engage in short, guided spiritual practices for about five minutes to connect with God. Explore scripture, imagery, and silence to deepen your faith and relationship with the divine.
- Six guided spiritual practices
- Lectio Divina scripture study
- Imaginative prayer
- Visio Divina image reflection
- Audio Divina with sacred listening
- Simple silence meditation
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Enjoy one of 6 different practices as you pause to spend around 5 minutes with God in the midst of your day. Lectio Divina - Listen for God’s message as you hear a small portion of scripture with room to ponder. Imagine - Enter prayerfully into a scene from the scriptures to broaden your experience and relationship with God. Visio Divina - Enjoy your gift of sight as you invite God to speak to your heart as you gaze at an image. Simply Scripture - Restfully listen to the gentle reading of selections of scripture. Audio Divina - Sacred listening with God using your gift of hearing. Music and other beautiful sounds. Simple Silence - Ahhh…Close your eyes and rest in silence with God for 5 minutes and we’ll keep track of the time.
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: A Simple Pause at Free against The Catechism's $4.99. A Simple Pause also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). The Catechism's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
A Simple Pause is free to download; The Catechism costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for A Simple Pause against 4.9 for The Catechism. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of A Simple Pause's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Catechism's.
A Simple Pause ships an update monthly, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Simple Pause | The Catechism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better | 4.9 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #35 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona | RethinkMe LTD |
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In-app purchases
A Simple Pause
No in-app purchases
The Catechism
No in-app purchases
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