Comparison

The Hagios Study vs Ignatius Press

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

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About

The Hagios Study

Explore scripture through guided Bible studies and meditations. Each study pairs a biblical passage with the life of a Christian saint, enhanced by custom music and video. It serves as a digital companion to printed study materials.

Highlights
  • Scripture-based Bible studies
  • Meditations with custom music
  • Dynamic video content
  • Companion to printed studies
  • Free access to studies
  • Upcoming small group feature
Features
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Dive into studying God's Word by exploring a piece of Scripture alongside the life of a Christian saint. The Hagios Study features unique Bible studies with music and video meditations to create an experiential pilgrimage. Here in the app, readers can access all The Hagios Study printed studies in digital format for free and meditate on scripture through custom-created music compositions featured in dynamic video meditations. Although the app stands alone with its many features, its main purpose is as a companion piece to The Hagios Study printed studies. Please visit the website to learn more about the many benefits of the printed Bible studies to be used with the app: https://hagios.study Free Bible Studies Include: THE BEATITUDES AND FRANCIS OF ASSISI THE PRODIGAL SON AND AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO ST. TERESA OF AVILA AND THE OUR FATHER And many more... The Beatitudes and Francis of Assisi, an exploration of Matthew 5:3-12. Along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus sat down with his disciples, trailed by crowds seeking his next miracle, to begin what is famously known as The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began this series of teachings with what has been called, “The Beatitudes,” eight principles that ring familiar of the Psalms and other Old Testament biblical wisdom. In this study, we'll take an 8-week pilgrimage to Tabgha, Israel, and Northern Italy to explore these teachings as well as how Francis of Assisi can be our example of a holy and intentional response to God's word. APP FEATURES COMING SOON In an upcoming release, the ability to engage in small group discussion will be made available to all users. With this valued feature, you'll never have to leave the app when journeying together with your friends, family, or church. FAQS Are the studies really free on the app? Yes, access to any of The Hagios Study Bible Studies is available for free in the app, allowing anyone to share in a scripture study regardless of budget. However, the printed version of the study is still the best way to truly encounter the truths inside. The printed studies can be purchased on The Hagios Study website. Who are these studies for? The studies are written to be sensitive to all Christian denominations. They are ideal for both men and women in small group ministries. Although initially for Catholic small group study, these studies can easily be embraced by all Christian denominations that 1) believe the Bible is the inspired word of God 2) Jesus is the Son of God and 3) Jesus' words in the Gospels apply to our lives today. Each study focuses on a passage from the Gospels and incorporates one Christian historical figure that has been recognized by multiple Christian denominations as "set apart by God." Will you have more studies in the future? The Hagios Study plans to release 1-2 studies a year. Every study will be available here in the mobile app. This is only possible through support, so please share the app, donate on the website or purchase one of the printed studies. My church wants to do this as a small group, do you offer features specific to organizations? Yes, the app will be releasing a feature to allow churches to create small groups for discussion right inside the app. Feel free to contact The Hagios Study for further questions about how they can help you offer one of the studies to your parishioners or congregation. Can I download the meditation music off the mobile app? The meditation music for the Reflect sections was written and produced exclusively for The Hagios Study by The Vigil Project. By viewing the Media section on the app, you can listen directly to the meditations with easy access. For now, the music will remain in the app.

About

Ignatius Press

Access a vast library of Catholic eBooks, audiobooks, and films. Enjoy free weekly podcasts and monthly content offers. Purchase digital titles from the website to read, listen, or watch within the app.

Highlights
  • Vast eBook library
  • Over 100 audiobooks
  • Catholic films and documentaries
  • Weekly podcasts
  • Monthly free content offers
  • Shop on Ignatius.com
Features
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Now you can easily read or listen to wonderful books and stream faithful Catholic films, all in the same place! Add titles to your library by shopping on Ignatius.com and then dive into them on the app. KEY FEATURES – Free Content: Enjoy our weekly podcasts and monthly offers of free access to some of our audiobooks, eBooks, and video content. – Over 1,000 eBooks: Experience our vast library of fiction books, as well as books on ethics, theology, social issues, history, inspirational topics, prayers, saints and sainthood, apologetics, and much more. – Over 100 Audiobooks from our best-selling authors: Get lost in novels from Michael O’Brien and Fiorella DeMaria, as well as a vast array of titles from Pope Benedict XVI, Peter Kreeft, Jesuit Fr.. Robert Spitzer, Abigail Favale, George Weigel, Fr. Michael Schmitz, Cardinal Robert Sarah, G.K. Chesterton, and many more. – Catholic movies and documentaries: Enjoy streaming rentals and streaming purchases from the extensive Ignatius library of high-quality films. Download the Ignatius Press app today and create a free account. No subscription. No credit card. No catch. Enjoy the free content or purchase digital content on Ignatius.com to read, listen, or watch on the app.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Hagios Study at 100% against Ignatius Press's 40%. The Hagios Study also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ignatius Press's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Hagios Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Hagios Study's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ignatius Press's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Hagios Study ships an update every 2 months, Ignatius Press every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Hagios Study versus Ignatius Press: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Hagios StudyIgnatius Press
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRomero Media LLCIgnatius + Lighthouse Partnership

Customer experience

The Hagios Study

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ignatius Press

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Hagios Study

No in-app purchases

None

Ignatius Press

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Hagios Study free?
The Hagios Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ignatius Press free?
Ignatius Press is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Hagios Study or Ignatius Press?
The Hagios Study is rated higher. The Hagios Study averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ignatius Press averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do The Hagios Study or Ignatius Press have ads?
Neither The Hagios Study nor Ignatius Press shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Hagios Study or Ignatius Press?
The Hagios Study ships an update every 2 months, and Ignatius Press every 5 months. Most recently, The Hagios Study was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ignatius Press on October 21, 2026.

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