Comparison

iReformed vs The Psalter 1912

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

Head to head
About

iReformed

Access a comprehensive digital library of key documents and confessionals from the Presbyterian and Continental Reformed faith. This app serves as a handy reference and study tool, with all content stored locally for offline access. It includes features for memory training and remembers your last reading location.

Highlights
  • Offline access to all documents
  • Memory trainer for catechisms
  • Remembers last reading location
  • Includes scripture proofs
  • Hyperlinks for quick navigation
Features
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iReformed Reference Library is a collection of the key documents and confessionals of the Presbyterian and Continental Reformed faith. The library contains the following references: - Westminster Shorter Catechism with Scripture Proofs - Westminster Larger Catechism with Scripture Proofs - Heidelberg Catechism with Scripture Proofs - Canons of Dordt - Belgic Confession - Westminster Confession of Faith (with 1789 American revisions) with Scripture Proofs - The Apostle's Creed - The Nicene Creed - The Athanasian Creed Designed to be easy to use, this is a handy reference and study tool for your mobile device. All documents are stored on your device including all scripture proofs — you don't need a wireless connection to access this excellent reference. You can use the catechisms as a memory trainer — you can choose to have the answers held back until you touch the screen giving you a chance to test your memory. iReformed remembers your last location in the documents so you can pick up where you last left off in your study and memorizations. Features: - All data is stored locally, you don't need a wireless connection to access the documents. - Remembers your last locations, letting you pick up where you left off - Includes scripture (King James Version) proofs for all Catechisms and Westminster Confession of Faith - Creed and Confession documents contains hyperlinks for quick access to chapters / sections

About

The Psalter 1912

Access the 1912 Psalter, creeds, confessions, and church order. Features include search, cross-references, and statistics to track your most sung psalters. Optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • 1912 Psalter (up to #434)
  • Creeds and confessions
  • Church Order (RPC)
  • Psalm singing resources
  • Psalter statistics
  • Search functionality
  • Cross-references
Features
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The Psalter App for iOS (iPhone + iPad) This handy app contains: The Psalter -- 1912 version Up to Psalter 434 The creeds and confessions: - Three Forms of Unity - Ecumenical Creeds - Various Forms used by the Reformed churches Church Order (RPC) Links to resources on Psalm Singing Statistics Track down your most well-sung Psalters with this app! (Don't worry, none of the data comes to us) ::Tips:: - Swipe left and right to view next/previous Psalter # - Shake for random Psalter - View cross-references of the corresponding Psalm via the "i" button - Slide the slider to increase font size - Long press to copy and share the psalter, bible text, confession or creed to those around you! - Search within the Psalter by tapping on the magnifying glass icon - Search within the Confessions and Forms

Screenshots

iReformed4 screens
The Psalter 19124 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iReformed at 93% against The Psalter 1912's 45%. iReformed also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (363 vs 24). The Psalter 1912's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Psalter 1912 is free to download; iReformed costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iReformed holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReformed has 363 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of iReformed's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Psalter 1912's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iReformed ships an update every 3 months, The Psalter 1912 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iReformed versus The Psalter 1912: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReformedThe Psalter 1912
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (363 ratings) — better4.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings363 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge DimidikTian Loong Woon

Customer experience

iReformed

All ratings359 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%

The Psalter 1912

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral36.4%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

iReformed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 1689 Baptist Confession removed in recent update
  • Scripture links prevent text selection and copying
  • Font size previously too small (fixed in later update)

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add modern Bible translations (ESV, NASB, NIV, New Living Translation)
  • Implement search functionality by question, keyword, or scripture passage
  • Add copy/paste functionality independent of scripture links
  • Include note-taking and highlighting features
  • Add landscape view and text zoom/font size adjustment
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  • Create quiz mode with fill-in-the-blank, word bank, or trivia formats
  • Add table of contents for quick navigation to specific questions
  • Include biographical information for each creed/confession
  • Add Directory for Public Worship to Westminster Standards
  • Restore 1689 Baptist Confession
  • Include Geneva Catechism and Scots Confession
  • Add sharing feature for catechism Q&A
  • Interlinear-style harmonization between texts

The Psalter 1912

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iReformed

No in-app purchases

None

The Psalter 1912

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iReformed free?
iReformed costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Psalter 1912 free?
The Psalter 1912 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iReformed or The Psalter 1912?
iReformed is rated higher. iReformed averages 4.9 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while The Psalter 1912 averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do iReformed or The Psalter 1912 have ads?
Neither iReformed nor The Psalter 1912 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iReformed or The Psalter 1912?
iReformed ships an update every 3 months, and The Psalter 1912 every 2 months. Most recently, iReformed was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Psalter 1912 on November 2, 2026.

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