iCatholicRadio vs Mary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCatholicRadio
Access Catholic talk radio and faithful Catholic music in a single application. Explore Scripture, devotionals, Church history, and apologetics. Enjoy live streams and on-demand podcasts featuring international and local affiliate stations, plus a dedicated music stream.
- Catholic talk radio streams
- Catholic music streams
- Live and on-demand content
- Scripture and devotional content
- Church history and apologetics
- English and Spanish streams
- Local affiliate station broadcasts
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iCatholicRadio – Catholic Radio Anytime, Anywhere Discover the fullness of truth with clarity and charity. iCatholicRadio brings you faithful Catholic programming 24/7, featuring powerful preaching, inspiring sermons, breaking news, live call-ins, and uplifting discussions for every stage of your spiritual journey. • On-Demand Content: Access episodes, talks, and reflections anytime with our integrated audio library. • Sermons & Daily Inspiration: Hear homilies from Catholic priests and enjoy the Saint of the Day. • Crystal-Clear Audio: Optimized for spoken-word content for an exceptional listening experience. • Easy Streaming Controls: Simple, intuitive design built for all listeners. • Safe & Reliable: A clean, secure app dedicated to supporting your faith—safe for all ages. A Mission Rooted in Faith iCatholicRadio is brought to you by Holy Family Communications, the parent organization of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. For over 25 years, this apostolate has worked to defend life, promote the sacraments, teach the Catholic faith clearly, and help listeners grow closer to Christ. Our Radio Stations WLOF 101.7 FM – Elma (Buffalo, NY) WQOM 1060 AM – Natick (Boston, MA) WPMW 88.5 FM – Middleborough Center, MA WHIC 1460 AM – Rochester, NY W225AR 92.9 FM – Rochester, NY W257ER 99.3 FM – Greece, NY WNEB 1230 AM – Worcester, MA WESO 970 AM – Southbridge, MA W266DK 101.1 FM – Southbridge, MA WACE 730 AM – Springfield, MA W221DI 92.1 FM – Erie, PA WMIH 89.5 FM – Geneva, OH WQHE 88.3 FM – Oil City, PA WTMI 88.7 FM – Fleming (Syracuse, NY) WMTQ 88.1 FM – Elmira, NY WGGO 1590 AM – Salamanca, NY W263CZ 100.5 FM – Olean, NY WHVM 91.9 FM – Owego, NY
Mary
Explore comprehensive information on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. This free app provides resources on her doctrine, devotions like the interactive Rosary, and details on apparitions and pilgrimage sites. Deepen your understanding and devotion to Mary to grow closer to Jesus.
- Interactive Rosary with audio
- Marian Dogmas and Titles
- Marian Feasts and Prayers
- Images and Apparitions of Mary
- Pilgrimage Sites information
- Information on Marian Fathers
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The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, creators of the popular DIVINE MERCY APP, are pleased to release the MARY APP. This FREE app offers a complete resource for information on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, in an easy to navigate format. The app has three main chapters with these features: DOCTRINE • Introduction to Mary • Marian Dogmas • Titles of Mary • Marian Timeline • FAQs • Resources DEVOTION • Interactive Rosary with an audio option • Marian Consecration • Marian Sacramentals • Marian Feasts • Marian Chaplets • Marian Prayers MARY PLUS • Images of Mary • Apparitions • Pilgrimage Sites • Information about the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception • Introduction to the Association of Marian Helpers • Link to online religious catalog Mary’s whole task is to lead us closer to Jesus. The more we get to know her and have a fervent devotion to her, the better she can lead us to her Son. For this reason, the Second Vatican Council states, “Everyone should have a genuine devotion to [Mary] and entrust his life to her motherly care.”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mary at none against iCatholicRadio's shown. Mary also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iCatholicRadio against 4.7 for Mary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239 and 544 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iCatholicRadio's written reviews are positive against 92% of Mary's.
iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, Mary every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCatholicRadio | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (239 ratings) — better | 4.7 (544 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 239 | 544 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network | Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception |
Customer experience
iCatholicRadio
Mary
User reviews
iCatholicRadio
From 239 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📻 Comprehensive Catholic radio programming and content
- 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-navigate interface
- 🆓 Free app with no subscription requirements
- 📱 Portable access to Catholic content anytime, anywhere
- 🎙️ High-quality programming with engaging hosts and priests
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and stops working unexpectedly
- 📡 Audio streaming cuts out or drops connection
- 🔤 Font size too small and difficult to read
- 🎵 No song/artist information displayed during music playback
- 🔄 Navigation issues between live broadcast and podcasts
Mary
From 544 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙏 Helpful for prayer life
- 🌟 Excellent app for learning about Mary
- 🎨 Beautiful design and visuals
- 🔊 Soothing narration voice
Room to improve
- 🐛 Audio issues (cutting out, repeating)
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating/tracking progress
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
- 🔇 Lack of customization options (volume, speed)
Bugs and requests
iCatholicRadio
Reported bugs
9 issues- App stops working after extended use or randomly
- Audio playback fails to start or play
- Streaming disconnects during long listening sessions
- App crashes on certain device models (iPhone 5, etc.)
- Live feed unavailable while podcasts still work
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- Connection drops when moving between locations
- App deletion on device tap (older iOS versions)
- Buffering and lag issues during playback
- Missing content (prayers, podcasts, rosary removed from app)
Requested features
8 requests- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Song and artist metadata display for music content
- Chromecast support for casting to other devices
- Ability to remember last-played stream on app restart
- Improved commercial break transitions
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- Dark mode option for nighttime viewing
- Generic internet radio app compatibility (TuneIn Radio)
- Better time slot allocation for popular shows
Mary
Reported bugs
2 issues- Rosary prayers not proceeding correctly after Luminous Mysteries
- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add Latin audio/text option for rosary
- Include Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Implement vibration patterns to distinguish rosary mysteries
- Add ability to pause/resume rosary without losing progress
In-app purchases
iCatholicRadio
No in-app purchases
Mary
No in-app purchases





