Comparison

Claves vs VaticanState

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

Head to head
About

Claves

This app provides resources for deepening faith and understanding Christian teachings. It offers articles, special dossiers, podcasts, and a way to ask priests questions, all aimed at providing accessible and precise formation.

Highlights
  • Articles on theology, scripture, and spirituality
  • Monthly special dossiers
  • Podcasts of priest conferences
  • Direct Q&A with priests
  • Electronic newsletter for updates
Features
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“Mon peuple se meurt, faute de connaissance” (Os 4, 6). Aujourd’hui, le constat du prophète Osée se fait cruellement ressentir : sans connaissance, la foi se vide, la charité devient creuse et sentimentale, et l’âme est exposée aux graves périls de l’erreur, de la confusion et du relativisme que dénonçaient déjà Benoît XVI. Plus que jamais, le chrétien doit aimer le Vrai, c’est-à-dire le Christ. Avec Claves.org, la Fraternité Sacerdotale Saint-Pierre veut proposer à tous un outil pratique et accessible de découverte et d'approfondissement de la formation chrétienne, pour mieux connaître et pénétrer notre foi, à travers des "clés pour comprendre" ("Claves" en latin : les clés). Chaque semaine, vous retrouverez plusieurs contenus écrits, audio et vidéo, directement accessibles dans l'app Claves. Vous retrouverez aussi les lectures de chaque jour (calendrier traditionnel) avec un commentaire. Vous pourrez ajouter certains contenus à votre liste de favoris pour les consulter plus tard (y compris hors connexion).

About

VaticanState

Features
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Information from the Governorate of the Vatican City State, always and everywhere. The App is designed to make it easier and simpler to read the information available on the official website (http://www.vaticanstate.va). The App offers many features that allow you to personalize your reading experience. The Governorate’s information is organized in a simple and intuitive main menu, adapted to your device. The download of the App is free of charge.

Screenshots

Claves4 screens
VaticanState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VaticanState at monthly against Claves's every 5 months. VaticanState also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Claves ships an update every 5 months, VaticanState monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Claves versus VaticanState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClavesVaticanState
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB72 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperFRATERNITE SACERDOTALE SAINT PIERREGovernatorato dello Stato della Città del Vaticano

In-app purchases

None

Claves

No in-app purchases

None

VaticanState

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Claves free?
Claves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaticanState free?
VaticanState is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Claves or VaticanState have ads?
Neither Claves nor VaticanState shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Claves or VaticanState?
Claves ships an update every 5 months, and VaticanState monthly. Most recently, Claves was updated on October 27, 2026 and VaticanState on October 28, 2026.

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