Bro. André (Saint) vs SFGATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bro. André (Saint)
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Discover the inspiring life of Saint Brother André, a beloved figure revered for his unwavering faith and devotion to Saint Joseph. Born in Québec, Canada, in 1845, Saint André Bessette, a Religious Brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, left an indelible mark through his humble service to God. His legacy includes the monumental Saint Joseph's Oratory atop Mount Royal in Montréal, the world's largest church dedicated to Saint Joseph. Canonized on October 17, 2010, by Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Brother André continues to touch lives posthumously. Millions pilgrimage to Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, seeking his intercession and experiencing the countless blessings attributed to his spiritual guidance.
SFGATE
Access in-depth Bay Area news and culture with an ad-free reading experience. Unlock exclusive content and connect with the places that matter most to you.
- Ad-free reading experience
- In-depth news coverage
- Bay Area culture insights
- Exclusive content for members
- Connect with local places
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An ad-free reading experience, plus a handful of extras designed to bring you closer to the places you care about. The stories behind them, too. Become a Friend of SFGATE to unlock it all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SFGATE at weekly against Bro. André (Saint)'s every 5 weeks. SFGATE also leads on chart position (#123 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bro. André (Saint) ships an update every 5 weeks, SFGATE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bro. André (Saint) | SFGATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (186 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 186 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #123 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Joshy Joseph | Hearst Newspapers |
In-app purchases
Bro. André (Saint)
No in-app purchases
SFGATE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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