# Universalis vs Daily Prayer PC(USA)

The clearest difference is rating: Universalis at 4.9 against Daily Prayer PC(USA)'s 4.1. Universalis also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 54%) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 17). Daily Prayer PC(USA)'s advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Universalis costs $9.99 and Daily Prayer PC(USA) $2.99 up front. Universalis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Daily Prayer PC(USA) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.6K ratings behind it against 17, 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 54% of Daily Prayer PC(USA)'s.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Daily Prayer PC(USA) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | Daily Prayer PC(USA) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-prayer-pcusa/id568520697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #37 |
| Size | 78 MB | 45 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) | [Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), A Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/568520700) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #139 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


### Daily Prayer PC(USA)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-prayer-pcusa/id568520697)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app offers structured daily prayer services based on the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship. It includes psalms, readings, and prayers, with options for different prayer times and lectionary cycles. A calendar tool and advanced features allow for customization and exploration of prayer content.

**Highlights:** Daily prayer services, Psalms for the day, Daily lectionary readings, Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession, Sunday and festival lectionary readings, Book of Confessions selections, Psalm praying schedule

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Company of Pastors | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Usable and clean interface
- 📖 Good scripture readings
- 🙏 Helpful for daily prayer
- ✨ High contrast display option
- 💯 Great content for devotion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Outdated interface and features
- 💸 Not worth the price (for some)
- 🔠 Typos and grammatical errors
- 📱 Incompatible with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Crashes constantly
- Opens and immediately closes
- 8 week psalter is off by days
- Date picker invisible in night mode

**Requested features**

- Update RCL coding for movable feast days
- Bring back black background option
- Update to new Book of Common Worship
- Include commentary on scripture readings
- Ability to highlight and save passages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is Daily Prayer PC(USA) free?

Daily Prayer PC(USA) costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or Daily Prayer PC(USA)?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Daily Prayer PC(USA) averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do Universalis or Daily Prayer PC(USA) have ads?

Neither Universalis nor Daily Prayer PC(USA) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or Daily Prayer PC(USA)?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daily Prayer PC(USA) every 3 months. Most recently, Universalis was updated on October 20, 2026 and Daily Prayer PC(USA) on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Universalis or Daily Prayer PC(USA)?

Universalis currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Daily Prayer PC(USA) at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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