Universalis vs Divinum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universalis
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.
- 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
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Universalis is a missal and a breviary, and more besides. It gives you the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) and the Mass for every day; plus valuable additional material. Tens of thousands of people use Universalis daily. Come and join them! • Single purchase: the app lasts for ever. It does not need a subscription to make it work. • No Internet needed: everything you need is already built in. • No cleverness needed: each day, Universalis works out exactly what you need to see. • View any date: past, present and future. • Use your own local calendar: USA, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, and every diocese in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. • Easy to read and use: a choice of fonts; big or small type; dark or light theme; page-turning or scrolling. • Optional add-on: spoken audio read by real human beings (this needs a subscription: see below). • Latin if you want it: by itself or alongside the English. • Help and support: tips and instructions are included; or press “Contact Us” to send us a message, and we will reply. EXTRA MATERIAL • The “About Today” page tells you what saints are being celebrated today, worldwide. It includes reflections, biographies and illustrations. • “Mass Today” gives you the Order of Mass and today’s readings and prayers, all in one page. Bishops have been known to use it to say Mass from their iPads! • “Spiritual Reading” gathers the patristic and hagiographic readings for all the saints and feasts of the day. • “The Rosary” has a verse of Scripture for every Hail Mary of every Mystery. Spoken audio is included. • Daily Books takes selected spiritual classics and presents them in daily instalments to focus and enrich your prayer life. • Commentaries on the day’s Mass readings from a leading biblical scholar. And more – Home Screen widgets; liturgical events for your iOS calendar; daily email service; copy and paste into other apps; reminders and alarms; Mass readings on your Apple Watch. LITURGY OF THE HOURS (Divine Office) The complete official Liturgy of the Hours of the Catholic Church, as used worldwide. Morning (Lauds), daytime (Terce, Sext and None), evening (Vespers), night (Compline) and the deeply reflective Office of Readings. Do as many or as few of them as you like. • The psalms and canticles match the official English and American books. Scripture readings – United States: RSV. Elsewhere: Jerusalem Bible (with RSV as an optional add-on). READINGS AT MASS The exact prayers and readings at Mass for each day. • England, Wales, Scotland: the official ESV version. • United States: the official NAB version. • Elsewhere: Jerusalem Bible readings and Grail psalms, as used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. OPTIONAL ADD-ON AUDIO (in-app purchase required) Just press the button and listen! If you want to see what you are hearing, the text is highlighted to follow the sound. After an initial download, no Internet is required. Works with CarPlay too. • Spoken English Liturgy of the Hours: every Hour of every day of every year. Monthly or annual subscription. • Spoken English Mass Readings: First and Second Reading and the Gospel. Jerusalem Bible translation only. Monthly or annual subscription. (You can listen to a sample before subscribing. Following App Store rules, subscriptions renew automatically but you can cancel auto-renewal at any time.) • Sung Latin Compline (Night Prayer): by the boys of the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School. Single purchase. -- Privacy policy and terms of service: universalis.com/n-ios-privacy.htm
Divinum
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Deepen your faith every day with Divinum — the all-in-one Catholic app bringing the fullness of the Catholic faith to your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're praying the Rosary, reading Sacred Scripture, or listening to inspiring sermons — Divinum has everything you need in one beautiful, easy-to-use app. WHAT'S INSIDE DIVINUM: Holy Bible Read the full Catholic Bible including deuterocanonical books. Easy navigation, search, and daily reading plans. Daily Prayers The Rosary, Angelus, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Liturgy of the Hours, Novenas, and hundreds of traditional Catholic prayers. Devotionals Daily devotionals, reflections, and spiritual readings to guide your prayer and meditation every day. Hymns A curated collection of Catholic hymns and sacred music to enrich your worship and personal prayer time. Sermons Listen to and read inspiring Catholic sermons and homilies from trusted voices to nourish your soul. Daily Mass Readings Follow the daily Mass readings with commentary and insights to reflect on the Word of God. WHY DIVINUM? Faith is not just a Sunday experience — it is a daily journey. Divinum is designed to walk with you every day, helping you pray more, reflect deeper, and grow closer to God. - Free to download - Full Catholic Bible included - Hundreds of prayers - Daily devotionals and reflections - Catholic hymns and sermons - Daily Mass readings - Beautiful, simple design Download Divinum today and let your faith come alive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Divinum at Free against Universalis's $9.99. Divinum also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Universalis's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Divinum is free to download; Universalis costs $9.99 up front. Universalis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Divinum asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, Divinum fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universalis | Divinum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Universalis Publishing | Aniebonam Paul Ogochukwu |
Bugs and requests
Universalis
Reported bugs
2 issues- Gospel readings sometimes incorrect
- App crashes when trying to change hymns or readings
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Divinum
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universalis
- Daily Mass Readings1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Daytime Hours1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- All Hours1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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- Daily Mass Readings1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Daytime Hours1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- All Hours1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Add-on translation: RSV Hours$1.99
- Sung Latin Compline$3.99
- Revelations of Divine Love$5.99
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- Journey into Light$5.99
Divinum
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universalis free?
Is Divinum free?
Do Universalis or Divinum have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universalis or Divinum?
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