# Universalis vs iConfess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universalis at 95% against iConfess's 0%. Universalis also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 1). iConfess's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of iConfess's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, iConfess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | iConfess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Blueinstinct App Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/304880823) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #124 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


### iConfess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041)

This app guides users through the Sacrament of Confession with detailed examinations of conscience, prayers, and educational resources. It also offers guided Rosary and Litany prayers with professional narration and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided Rosary and Litany with audio narration, Comprehensive examination of conscience, Collection of Catholic prayers, Educational resources on confession, Progress tracking for prayers, Smart search for examination topics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is iConfess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or iConfess?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while iConfess averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universalis or iConfess have ads?

Neither Universalis nor iConfess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or iConfess?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and iConfess every 3 months. Most recently, Universalis was updated on November 11, 2026 and iConfess on October 30, 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.*