# Universalis vs Inner Monk

The clearest difference is price: Inner Monk at Free against Universalis's $9.99. Inner Monk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Universalis's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Universalis's written reviews are positive against 75% of Inner Monk's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Inner Monk every 38 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | Inner Monk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-monk/id1512229988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Abbey Press Publications](https://appshunter.io/developer/533591776) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #95 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides daily Catholic Mass readings and the Liturgy of the Hours. It offers offline access to prayers, saints' biographies, and commentaries, with customizable display options and optional spoken audio add-ons.

**Highlights:** Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office), Daily Mass readings and prayers, Offline access, Customizable display (fonts, themes), Saints' biographies and reflections, Optional spoken audio add-on, Latin and English options

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


### Inner Monk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-monk/id1512229988)

This app helps you establish a daily prayer routine with morning and evening prayers composed by monks. It tracks your progress, offers text-to-speech for prayers, and provides access to monastery news, podcasts, and live streams.

**Highlights:** Morning and evening prayers, Prayer progress tracking, Text-to-speech prayer reader, Access to monastery news and events, Live Mass and Vespers streams, Prayer request submission

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is Inner Monk free?

Inner Monk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or Inner Monk?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Inner Monk averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Universalis or Inner Monk have ads?

Neither Universalis nor Inner Monk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or Inner Monk?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inner Monk every 38 months. Most recently, Universalis was updated on October 31, 2026 and Inner Monk on October 31, 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.*