# Universalis vs myParish Classic

The clearest difference is price: myParish Classic at Free against Universalis's $9.99. myParish Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Universalis's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (94% vs 54%). On monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Universalis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universalis has 9.7K ratings behind it against 744, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Universalis's written reviews are positive against 54% of myParish Classic's.

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, myParish Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universalis | myParish Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universalis/id284942719/reviews)** | [4.1 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myparish-classic/id892066479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 744 |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722) | [Diocesan Publications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892066482) |

## What reviewers say

### Universalis

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #145 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


### myParish Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myparish-classic/id892066479)

Stay connected to your Catholic parish with daily updates, event RSVPs, and faith-building resources. Receive messages, access Mass readings, and get reminders for confession and prayer times. Manage parish contacts and view bulletins easily.

**Highlights:** Parish messages and replies, Event calendar and RSVPs, Daily Mass readings, Confession and prayer reminders, Parish contact directory, Mass times and phone silencing reminders, Online giving access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for parish info
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected
- 🙏 Useful for prayers and readings
- 💡 Great communication tool for parishes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS
- 🔍 Missing or inaccurate parish information
- 🤔 Personal information required

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect mass readings displayed
- Date of last confession not updating properly
- Divine Office not updating daily

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit prayer reminders
- Display homilies already listened to
- Include daily liturgical colors
- Make font bolder for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universalis free?

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

### Is myParish Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universalis or myParish Classic?

Universalis is rated higher. Universalis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while myParish Classic averages 4.1 from 744 ratings.

### Do Universalis or myParish Classic have ads?

myParish Classic shows ads; Universalis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universalis or myParish Classic?

Universalis ships an update every 3 weeks, and myParish Classic every 2 months. Most recently, Universalis was updated on October 28, 2026 and myParish Classic on October 21, 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.*