# Universalis vs Reconcile

The clearest difference is price: Reconcile at Free against Universalis's $9.99. Reconcile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Universalis's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 7) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Universalis against 5.0 for Reconcile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.8K ratings behind it against 7, 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 Reconcile's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Reconcile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | Reconcile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconcile-confession-guide/id6761868588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Credo Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881707170) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #147 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


### Reconcile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconcile-confession-guide/id6761868588)

This app guides users through the Catholic sacrament of confession. It offers a structured examination of conscience, a step-by-step walkthrough of the confessional process, and tools to build a lasting spiritual habit. It also helps users find nearby parishes and keeps all personal reflections private.

**Highlights:** Guided examination of conscience, Step-by-step confessional walkthrough, Private confession journaling, Find nearby Catholic parishes, Log confessions and penance, Reflection questions based on Catechism and Scripture

**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 Reconcile free?

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

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

Reconcile is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Reconcile averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Universalis or Reconcile have ads?

Neither Universalis nor Reconcile shows ads.

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

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reconcile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universalis was updated on November 10, 2026 and Reconcile on October 31, 2026.

---

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