# Universalis vs Relevant Radio+

The clearest difference is price: Relevant Radio+ at Free against Universalis's $9.99. Relevant Radio+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Universalis's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 215) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Universalis against 4.8 for Relevant Radio+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.7K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 94% positive.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Relevant Radio+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | Relevant Radio+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [4.8 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relevant-radio-plus/id6740197682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Relevant Radio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/597930321) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #3 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


### Relevant Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relevant-radio-plus/id6740197682)

Access live and on-demand Catholic video content, including daily Mass, prayer services, and exclusive series. Deepen your faith with inspiring stories and teachings from trusted partners. Watch, pray, and be transformed by spiritual resources.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand Catholic videos, Daily Mass streaming, Prayer and devotionals, Exclusive partner content, Father Rocky's video series, Award-winning podcast

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Deepens faith and spiritual growth
- ❤️ Provides comfort and peace
- 🗣️ Hosts are like friends and confidants
- 🌟 Answers faith-related questions
- 📿 Facilitates praying the rosary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Login required even after app install
- ❓ Difficulty finding specific podcasts (e.g., Family Rosary)
-  frustrating to use
- 🚫 Rosary not streaming live on Sunday evenings on Relevant Radio+

**Reported bugs**

- Rosary doesn't stream live on Sunday evening on Relevant Radio+
- Difficult to find daily podcasts for Family Rosary Across America
- App can be frustrating to use for finding specific content

**Requested features**

- Make login less intrusive or unnecessary after initial setup
- Improve podcast organization and searchability, especially for daily programs like the Family Rosary
- Ensure live streaming of all programs, including the Rosary, across all platforms (Relevant Radio+ vs. Relevant Radio)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is Relevant Radio+ free?

Relevant Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or Relevant Radio+?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Relevant Radio+ averages 4.8 from 215 ratings.

### Do Universalis or Relevant Radio+ have ads?

Neither Universalis nor Relevant Radio+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or Relevant Radio+?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Relevant Radio+ monthly. Most recently, Universalis was updated on November 3, 2026 and Relevant Radio+ on October 30, 2026.

---

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