Comparison

iPieta vs PocketPrayers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iPieta

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
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iPieta contains Catholic documents, teachings, writings, prayers, and liturgical calendars, including: • Bibles: Douay-Rheims, Clementine Vulgate (Catholic and public domain; note that Psalms are COMPLETE but numbered as in the Vulgate). • Baltimore Catechisms #1-3 (original); the Cat. of Christian Doctrine, the Roman Catechism, and the Cat. of St. Thomas Aquinas. • Both the Ordinary (Novus Ordo) and Extraordinary (Tridentine) Calendars with access to the day's Gospel and Reading(s) from the Douay-Rheims & Vulgate. • Numerous devotions and prayers, including 33-Day Total Consecration Preparation, Novena to the Holy Spirit, St. Alphonsus Stations of the Cross, and the St. Bridget 1-Year and 12-Year Prayers. • Spiritual works from authors including St. Louis Marie de Montfort, St. Teresa of Jesus, St. John of the Cross, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa and Catena), St. Francis deSales, and St. Jean-Marie Vianney. • Papal Encyclicals and Conciliar Documents • Fathers of the Church (Erdman's collection) • Search, History, Bookmarks, Highlights. • Multi-version display of some data like versions of the Bible and prayers in different languages. • Free downloadable audio for many prayers, New Testament, and some works.

About

PocketPrayers

This app offers a comprehensive offline library of Catholic prayers, the Holy Bible, Rosary tracking, and Novenas. It features guided audio, a confession preparation tool, and daily readings to deepen your faith anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline Catholic prayer library
  • Complete Holy Bible (searchable, highlightable)
  • Guided audio Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
  • Novenas with prayer reminders
  • Confession preparation tool
  • Daily Mass readings and reflections
Features
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PocketPrayers: Catholic Prayers, Bible, Rosary & Novenas (Offline) #1 Free Catholic Prayer App Deepen your faith with PocketPrayers, the leading offline Catholic prayer app trusted by over 30,000 faithful Catholics worldwide. Featuring a beautifully redesigned, distraction-free interface and one of the largest offline Catholic prayer libraries, PocketPrayers provides daily Catholic prayers, a complete Holy Bible, Rosary tracking, Novenas, and more—accessible anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. Why Choose PocketPrayers? Offline Access: Explore a comprehensive Catholic library with prayers, the full Bible, and daily Mass readings, all available without Wi-Fi or data. Modern Design: Navigate a clean, intuitive interface optimized for seamless prayer, meditation, and scripture study. Powerful Tools: Engage with guided Rosary prayers, audio devotionals, Novena tracking, and Confession preparation tools to enrich your spiritual journey. Key Features of PocketPrayers Comprehensive Offline Catholic Prayer Library Essential Prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and more. Liturgy of the Hours: Morning, evening, and night prayers for daily devotion. Novenas & Litanies: 9-day devotionals and prayers for special intentions. Healing & Protection Prayers: Find comfort during challenging times. Saints’ Prayers & Psalms: Draw inspiration from holy saints and scripture. Mass & Stations of the Cross: Stay connected to Catholic liturgy anywhere. Regular Updates: Request new prayers and access fresh spiritual content. Guided Audio Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet Voice-guided audio for Rosary and Divine Mercy prayers, ideal for meditation or busy schedules. Interactive Rosary & Prayer Streak Tracker Tap to advance each bead in the Guided Rosary for an immersive prayer experience. Build consistent prayer habits with the streak counter. Complete Offline Catholic Bible Fully searchable, highlightable, and shareable Holy Bible for in-depth Catholic scripture study, available offline. 9-Day Novenas with Prayer Reminders Track Novena progress with daily notifications to stay committed to your Catholic devotionals. Unique Confession Preparation Tool Guided Examination of Conscience with a Confession generator to support spiritual growth. 2025 Daily Catholic Readings & Reflections Follow the Catholic liturgical calendar with daily Mass readings and Gospel reflections for deeper scripture insights. Free & Ad-Free Experience Now enjoy your favorite Catholic Podcasts from Fr. Mike Schmitz Bible in a Year to Pints with Aquinas. Use the Catholic Podcasts feature to stream your favorite podcasts. Enjoy all offline Catholic features without advertisements, with frequent content updates to enhance your prayer life. Join a Global Catholic Community PocketPrayers is your daily companion for Catholic prayers, Bible study, Rosary devotion, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re praying the Rosary, tracking a Novena, studying the Holy Bible, or reflecting on daily Gospel readings, PocketPrayers keeps your Catholic faith strong and accessible. Download PocketPrayers Today Experience the beauty of Catholic prayer, scripture, and devotion at your fingertips. Download PocketPrayers, the best Catholic prayer app, and deepen your spiritual life—completely free and ad-free. God Bless You Developer: Denver Saldanha

Screenshots

iPieta4 screens
PocketPrayers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPieta at fortnightly against PocketPrayers's every 6 weeks. iPieta also leads on ratings volume (510 vs 50). PocketPrayers's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iPieta against 4.8 for PocketPrayers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPieta has 510 ratings behind it against 50, 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 100% of PocketPrayers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPieta ships an update fortnightly, PocketPrayers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPieta versus PocketPrayers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPietaPocketPrayers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (510 ratings)4.8 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings510 — better50
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperiVerbumDenver Saldanha

Customer experience

iPieta

All ratings510 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.0%

PocketPrayers

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iPieta

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

PocketPrayers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPieta

No in-app purchases

None

PocketPrayers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPieta free?
iPieta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketPrayers free?
PocketPrayers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPieta or PocketPrayers?
PocketPrayers is rated higher. iPieta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while PocketPrayers averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.
Do iPieta or PocketPrayers have ads?
Neither iPieta nor PocketPrayers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPieta or PocketPrayers?
iPieta ships an update fortnightly, and PocketPrayers every 6 weeks. Most recently, iPieta was updated on September 24, 2026 and PocketPrayers on September 10, 2026.

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