Shop Mercy vs Catholic Owned®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shop Mercy
Discover a wide selection of spiritual reading and inspirational gifts for all ages. Browse Bibles, books, rosaries, jewelry, and art. Every purchase supports the Marian priests and brothers.
- Spiritual reading and gifts
- Bibles, books, prayer cards
- Rosaries, jewelry, art
- Curated recommendations
- Order status and history
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Equip yourself with the spiritual tools necessary on your lifelong journey towards Heaven! Shop Mercy is your one-stop shopping destination for the very best in spiritual reading and inspirational gifts for all ages, from Bibles, books, prayer cards, Mass cards, pamphlets, and DVDs to Rosaries, jewelry, Communion/Confirmation gifts, and canvas art. Browse new and classic books from Marian Press, including the latest releases from popular authors like Fr. Donald Calloway and Fr. Chris Alar, along with essentials like the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. • Shop our collection of Art, Jewelry, Books, Devotionals, and more. • Discover new items with curated recommendations. • Check your order status and history. Every purchase supports the Marian priests and brothers at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Catholic Owned®
Discover vetted businesses that align with Catholic values. This app connects users with a wide range of Catholic-owned businesses, from local shops to national services, supporting Catholic families and communities with every purchase.
- Find vetted Catholic-owned businesses
- Discover local and national businesses
- Support Catholic families and communities
- Access practical Catholic resources
- Shop with confidence
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Shop the marketplace. Find Catholic-owned businesses near you. Start with Catholic Owned®. Catholic Owned has been rebuilt to make it easier for Catholics to shop, discover local businesses and services, create gift registries, browse Catholic events, and use Sacred Exchange for person-to-person buying, selling, and trading. Use Catholic Owned when you are looking for a gift, a service, a local business, something for your home, or a Catholic-owned business to support. With Catholic Owned, you can: • Shop gifts, goods, and everyday essentials from Catholic-owned merchants • Buy from multiple merchants in one simple cart • Find Catholic-owned businesses near you • Search by category, location, or what you need • Discover local businesses, services, restaurants, shops, and more • View detailed listings and message businesses directly • Create gift registries for any occasion • Discover Catholic events and opportunities to connect • Use Sacred Exchange to buy, sell, and trade person-to-person • Support Catholic families, founders, makers, and small businesses Catholic Owned is made for everyday needs, from gifts and home goods to local services, restaurants, events, and businesses you want to support. Instead of starting from scratch every time you need something, start with Catholic Owned. Catholic Owned, PBC is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in reparation for the many sins and blasphemies against her.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Catholic Owned® at none against Shop Mercy's shown. Catholic Owned® also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 4). Shop Mercy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Shop Mercy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catholic Owned® has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Shop Mercy ships an update every 6 months, Catholic Owned® every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shop Mercy | Catholic Owned® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.6 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception | Catholic Owned, PBC |
Customer experience
Shop Mercy
Catholic Owned®
In-app purchases
Shop Mercy
No in-app purchases
Catholic Owned®
No in-app purchases
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