# Universalis vs electronic Common Prayer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universalis at 95% against electronic Common Prayer's 24%. Universalis also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 91). electronic Common Prayer's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

electronic Common Prayer is free to download; Universalis costs $9.99 up front. Universalis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and electronic Common Prayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.4K ratings behind it against 91, 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 24% of electronic Common Prayer's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, electronic Common Prayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | electronic Common Prayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [2.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Church Publishing Incorporated (NY)](https://appshunter.io/developer/552932615) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #4 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


### electronic Common Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-common-prayer/id552932612)

This app offers a digital version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer for the Episcopal Church, providing access to liturgies, daily offices, and lectionaries. It includes searchable indices for prayers and psalms, with features like bookmarking, sharing, and offline usability. It also offers pastoral care resources for those on the go.

**Highlights:** Interactive 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Daily Office and Lectionaries, Searchable Indices (Psalms, Collects, etc.), Offline Usability, Bookmarking and Sharing, Adjustable Font Size & Dark Mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| All My Words Have Holes... | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Prayer for All Seasons | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ordination Rites. . . | $12.99 | one-time |
| Enriching Our Worship 3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Enriching Our Worship 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Enriching Our Worship 2 | $21.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Book of Occasional Ser... | $38.99 | one-time |
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018 | $38.99 | one-time |
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2024 | $48.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is electronic Common Prayer free?

electronic Common Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or electronic Common Prayer?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while electronic Common Prayer averages 2.3 from 91 ratings.

### Do Universalis or electronic Common Prayer have ads?

Neither Universalis nor electronic Common Prayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or electronic Common Prayer?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and electronic Common Prayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universalis was updated on September 23, 2026 and electronic Common Prayer on July 7, 2026.

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