# Universalis vs Ethos National

The clearest difference is price: Ethos National at Free against Universalis's $9.99. Ethos National also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Universalis's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 13) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Universalis against 4.9 for Ethos National. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Universalis's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ethos National's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Ethos National every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | Ethos National |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethos-national/id6748821820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Ethos National](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827466310) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #126 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


### Ethos National

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethos-national/id6748821820)

This app connects college men into small accountability groups to foster personal growth. Members engage in weekly meetings, partner calls, and daily readings to build positive habits and friendships. Track your progress and contribute to your campus's collective effort.

**Highlights:** Small accountability groups, Partner calls, Daily readings, Personal goal tracking, Habit streaks, Campus progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is Ethos National free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or Ethos National?

Ethos National is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Ethos National averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Universalis or Ethos National have ads?

Neither Universalis nor Ethos National shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or Ethos National?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ethos National every 5 days. Most recently, Universalis was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ethos National on October 22, 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.*