# iPieta vs The Holy Catholic Bible

iPieta and The Holy Catholic Bible both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of iPieta's written reviews are positive against 24% of The Holy Catholic Bible's. iPieta also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). The Holy Catholic Bible's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 516) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Holy Catholic Bible sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iPieta asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iPieta against 4.7 for The Holy Catholic Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Holy Catholic Bible has 3.9K ratings behind it against 516, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of iPieta's written reviews are positive against 24% of The Holy Catholic Bible's.

iPieta ships an update fortnightly, The Holy Catholic Bible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPieta | The Holy Catholic Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipieta/id311106959/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-holy-catholic-bible/id1474977624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 516 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iVerbum](https://appshunter.io/developer/311106962) | [Axeraan Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356634849) |

## What reviewers say

### iPieta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipieta/id311106959)

Access a comprehensive collection of Catholic resources, including Bibles, catechisms, prayers, and spiritual works. Explore liturgical calendars, papal documents, and writings from Church Fathers. Features include search, history, bookmarks, and downloadable audio for select content.

**Highlights:** Catholic Bibles (Douay-Rheims, Clementine Vulgate), Multiple Catechisms (Baltimore, Roman, St. Thomas Aquinas), Ordinary & Extraordinary Liturgical Calendars, Extensive Devotions and Prayers, Spiritual Works from Church Fathers, Papal Encyclicals and Conciliar Documents, Search, History, Bookmarks, Highlights

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Best Catholic Prayer and Devotion App
- 📚 Wonderful resource for prayers, readings, and spiritual content
- 🕰️ Comprehensive coverage of traditional and modern Catholic practices
- 🔍 Extensive library of prayers, Bible translations, and Church documents
- 🌟 Invaluable tool for prayer life and spiritual growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find desired content
- 🆕 Recent updates have made the app less user-friendly
- 🔇 Audio playback issues and missing features
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience across updates
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen issues after recent updates
- Disappearing bookmarks and notes
- Stability problems and frequent crashes
- Incorrect calendar and liturgical information

**Requested features**

- More Bible translations and liturgical versions
- Improved search and browsing functionality
- Better organization and categorization of content
- Customizable audio playback controls
- Offline access and download options


### The Holy Catholic Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-holy-catholic-bible/id1474977624)

Access the Holy Catholic Bible with offline reading, customizable fonts, and a built-in dictionary. Engage with scripture through quizzes, share inspiring quotes, and create custom verse images. This app provides a comprehensive and user-friendly way to study and carry God's Word.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible reading, Customizable fonts and text size, Bible quizzes, Bible dictionary, Shareable Bible quotes, Verse image creation, Verse highlighting and bookmarking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Excellent source for faith growth
- 📖 Easy access to Bible
- 👍 Great way to read and track progress
- 👓 Helpful for visually impaired

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Missing books from Catholic Bible
- 💻 Robotic/mechanical text-to-speech voice
- 📢 Disruptive ads even in paid version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Inaccurate reading plans

**Reported bugs**

- Chapters not displaying properly
- Audio feature not working as expected
- Paid version still showing ads
- App freezing or not opening

**Requested features**

- Human voice narration option
- Ability to copy/share multiple verses
- Customizable font and color options
- Improved reading progress tracking
- Better customer support and feedback channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPieta free?

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

### Is The Holy Catholic Bible free?

The Holy Catholic Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iPieta or The Holy Catholic Bible?

iPieta is rated higher. iPieta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while The Holy Catholic Bible averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do iPieta or The Holy Catholic Bible have ads?

The Holy Catholic Bible shows ads; iPieta does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPieta or The Holy Catholic Bible?

iPieta ships an update fortnightly, and The Holy Catholic Bible every 2 months. Most recently, iPieta was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Holy Catholic Bible on November 11, 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.*