# Universalis vs Square Note

The clearest difference is price: Square Note at Free against Universalis's $9.99. Square Note also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Universalis's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 67) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Square Note is free to download; Universalis costs $9.99 up front. Universalis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Square Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.4K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Universalis's written reviews are positive against 93% of Square Note's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Square Note every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | Square Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-note-gregorian-chant/id1180469174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 92.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Oblates of St. Joseph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051534360) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass readings for every day, along with additional spiritual content. It offers offline access, customizable display options, and optional spoken audio. It's designed for daily prayer and spiritual enrichment.

**Highlights:** Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office), Daily Mass readings and prayers, Offline access, Customizable display (fonts, themes), Spiritual reading and commentaries, Optional spoken audio add-on

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Mass Readings | $1.99 | per month |
| Daytime Hours | $2.99 | per month |
| All Hours | $2.99 | per month |
| Daily Mass Readings | $19.99 | per year |
| Daytime Hours | $29.99 | per year |
| All Hours | $29.99 | per year |
| Add-on translation: RSV Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sung Latin Compline | $3.99 | one-time |
| Revelations of Divine Love | $5.99 | one-time |
| Journey into Light | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Wonderful Catholic app
- 🙌 Great app for Catholic devotions
- 📚 This is a wonderful app for the laity
- 🙏 Excellent resource for Mass and Liturgy of the Hours
- 🌟 Comprehensive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Hymns selection could be improved
- 🤔 Navigation can be confusing
- 🤔 Kenyan version text does not match book
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate, missing menu buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Gospel readings sometimes incorrect
- App crashes when trying to change hymns or readings

**Requested features**

- Add Salesian saints and young saints
- Include NAB translation for US users
- Add option for 1962 liturgical calendar
- Improve hymn selection, especially for seasons
- Implement more inclusive language in prayers


### Square Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-note-gregorian-chant/id1180469174)

Access a vast library of Gregorian Chant scores with over 800 unique chants. Learn to read square note notation and hear melodies with adjustable speed and pitch. Ideal for choirs, scholas, or personal study.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of Gregorian Chant scores, Learn square note notation, Adjustable melody playback (speed, pitch), Customizable chant viewing settings, Bookmark favorite chants, Search by name or full text, Includes Mass Propers, Commons, and Kyriale

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

Universalis costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Square Note free?

Square Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or Square Note?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Square Note averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.

### Do Universalis or Square Note have ads?

Neither Universalis nor Square Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or Square Note?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Square Note every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universalis was updated on October 3, 2026 and Square Note on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*