Comparison

Ignatian examen vs ČPS

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

Head to head
About

Ignatian examen

Features
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Examen is a simple yet profound prayer practice rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. More than an examination of conscience, it is a daily way of becoming aware of God's presence and activity in the ordinary events of life. Through the Examen, we learn to recognize how God speaks to us through our experiences, relationships, thoughts, desires, and emotions, and how he gently invites us to grow in love, freedom, and authenticity. Developed from St. Ignatius's own spiritual journey, the Examen became one of the central practices of the Spiritual Exercises. Ignatius considered it an indispensable tool for spiritual growth because it helps us cultivate a contemplative attitude in everyday life. Rather than focusing primarily on faults and failures, the Examen trains us to notice where God has been present, how we have responded to that presence, and how we are being called forward. The traditional Examen follows five simple steps: giving thanks for the gifts of the day, asking for light to see clearly, reviewing the day with the "memory of the heart," asking forgiveness for moments of inattentiveness, and looking ahead with hope and trust in God's grace. Practiced regularly, it becomes a way of discovering God's loving action in the concrete reality of daily life. This app is designed to make the Ignatian Examen accessible, practical, and meaningful for today's world. Whether you are new to prayer or experienced in the spiritual life, it offers a gentle framework for reflection, discernment, and personal growth. Through daily practice, the Examen can help you develop greater self-awareness, deepen your relationship with God, and learn to find God in all things. This application is a work of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The texts were developed in collaboration with Cristina Fernández Hoyos, whose contribution helped shape the spiritual and theological foundations of the app.

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ČPS

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Oficiální aplikace Psychiatrické společnosti ČLS JEP Aplikace obsahuje novinky, informace o PS ČLS JEP, výbor, kontakty, ceny a granty, důležité odkazy a mnoho dalšího. Součástí aplikace jsou i vybrané akce, které společnost organizuje. Odborný program s možností vytvoření osobního programu, seznam všech přednášejících, výbor, partneři a mnoho dalšího.

Screenshots

Ignatian examen4 screens
ČPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ignatian examen and ČPS 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ignatian examen versus ČPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIgnatian examenČPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSamuel PrivaraTrilobite Technologies, s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Ignatian examen

No in-app purchases

None

ČPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ignatian examen free?
Ignatian examen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ČPS free?
ČPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ignatian examen or ČPS have ads?
Neither Ignatian examen nor ČPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ignatian examen or ČPS?
Ignatian examen ships an update monthly, and ČPS monthly. Most recently, Ignatian examen was updated on November 7, 2026 and ČPS on November 4, 2026.

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