Comparison

Prayerful by CHM vs The Catechism

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

Head to head
About

Prayerful by CHM

Access scripturally-based Christian prayers, with a focus on healing. Explore a library of prayers in English and Spanish, submit prayer requests, and discover recommended books and weekly features. Deepen your spiritual practice with immersive audio experiences.

Highlights
  • Scripturally-based prayer library
  • English and Spanish language support
  • Submit prayer requests
  • Immersive audio prayer experiences
  • Bookstore with related titles
  • Prayer and Book of the Week
  • Favorite prayers and books
Features
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Prayerful makes Scripturally-based Christian prayer - especially healing prayer - readily available to all people. OUR STORY Prayerful comes to you from Christian Healing Ministries, a ministry with deep roots in the practice of Christ-centered healing prayer as modeled by Scripture. CHM is dedicated to the study, practice and teaching of healing prayer, and Prayerful is part of our effort to pass on all that we’ve learned from over four decades of ministry. WHAT YOU GET - A Prayer Library, fully available both in English and Spanish. Each prayer contains: the text of the prayer, the foundation of the prayer, the scriptural references for each prayer, and what we call Prayer Experience - an immersive feature to dive into each prayer through an audio recording. - Prayer Requests, where you can submit your intentions, for our prayer ministers to pray for them during 30 days. - A Bookstore with a wide variety of books related to all the categories within the Prayer Library.. - Prayer of the Week and Book of the Week. - Favorites, where you can keep and bookmark your favorite prayers and books from the app. PRAYER LIBRARY Through Prayerful, we want to create more awareness of Jesus’ desire to heal in this world. By continually growing the prayer library and translating the prayers into different languages, we hope to meet the needs of more and more people. Prayer categories include: - Knowing God - Friends and Family - Healing of Emotions - Forgiveness - Physical Healing - Conception and Pregnancy - Trauma and Abuse - Freedom from Addictions - Freedom from Evil - Life in the Spirit

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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!

Screenshots

Prayerful by CHM3 screens
The Catechism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prayerful by CHM at Free against The Catechism's $4.99. Prayerful by CHM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). The Catechism's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#9 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Prayerful by CHM is free to download; The Catechism costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Prayerful by CHM against 4.9 for The Catechism. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Prayerful by CHM's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Catechism's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayerful by CHM ships an update fortnightly, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Prayerful by CHM versus The Catechism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayerful by CHMThe Catechism
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (30 ratings) — better4.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3038 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Healing Ministries, Inc.RethinkMe LTD

Customer experience

Prayerful by CHM

All ratings30 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Catechism

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Prayerful by CHM

No in-app purchases

None

The Catechism

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prayerful by CHM free?
Prayerful by CHM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Catechism free?
The Catechism costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prayerful by CHM or The Catechism?
Prayerful by CHM is rated higher. Prayerful by CHM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while The Catechism averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Prayerful by CHM or The Catechism have ads?
Neither Prayerful by CHM nor The Catechism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prayerful by CHM or The Catechism?
Prayerful by CHM ships an update fortnightly, and The Catechism every 5 days. Most recently, Prayerful by CHM was updated on September 8, 2026 and The Catechism on September 23, 2026.

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