# Universalis vs RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions

The clearest difference is rating: Universalis at 4.9 against RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions's 4.3. Universalis also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 12). RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Universalis costs $9.99 and RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions $1.99 up front. Universalis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.6K ratings behind it against 12, 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 67% of RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosaryplus-catholic-devotions/id545133385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #179 |
| Size | 78 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Bil Kimes](https://appshunter.io/developer/504093998) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #140 Top Paid (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


### RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosaryplus-catholic-devotions/id545133385)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app offers a distraction-free, ad-free, and subscription-free experience for traditional Catholic prayer. It features immersive sacred art, scriptural references, and a bilingual interface for the Rosary and other devotions. Designed for deep, uninterrupted spiritual practice.

**Highlights:** 100% Ad-Free, One-Time Purchase, Immersive Sacred Art & Scripture, Complete Traditional Prayers, Bilingual Excellence (English/Latin), Customizable Rosary Length, Progress Tracking for Novenas

**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 RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions free?

RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Universalis or RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions have ads?

Neither Universalis nor RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions every 3 months. Most recently, Universalis was updated on October 14, 2026 and RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Universalis or RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions?

Universalis currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and RosaryPlus Catholic Devotions at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*