Comparison

iCatholicRadio vs Holy Rosary

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Holy Rosary

This app guides users through praying the Holy Rosary with scriptural passages read before each Hail Mary. It automatically loads the correct mysteries for the day, including seasonal variations for Sundays, and allows manual selection. Audio recordings from Catholic University students enhance the prayer experience.

Highlights
  • Scriptural passages before each Hail Mary
  • Automatic daily mystery loading
  • Seasonal mystery selection for Sundays
  • Manual mystery selection
  • Audio recordings by Catholic University students
  • Pray on-the-go functionality
Features
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Holy Rosary - Scriptural Edition, featuring audio recordings of students from the Catholic Franciscan University of Steubenville. The appropriate mystery is loaded for that particular day when the application launches. For Sundays, the mysteries are chosen based on the current liturgical season. You can also manually choose which mysteries you would like to pray along with by tapping the image on the screen and choosing from the menu. A passage of scripture is read prior to each Hail Mary which helps us to dive deeper into the mysteries of the rosary as we ponder our Lord's birth, life, death and resurrection. Many people use this at night before they go to bed, or listen/pray along while they are in their cars or on-the-go. Just launch, press play and pray!

Screenshots

iCatholicRadio4 screens
Holy Rosary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Holy Rosary at none against iCatholicRadio's shown. Holy Rosary also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (99% vs 87%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Holy Rosary holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 241 and 600 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iCatholicRadio's written reviews are positive against 99% of Holy Rosary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, Holy Rosary every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iCatholicRadio versus Holy Rosary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCatholicRadioHoly Rosary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (241 ratings)4.9 (600 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews98.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings241600 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Station of the Cross Catholic Radio NetworkJoe Meineke

Customer experience

iCatholicRadio

All ratings239 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.4%

Holy Rosary

All ratings569 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%

User reviews

iCatholicRadio

From 241 App Store ratings

What 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

Holy Rosary

From 600 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Meaningful meditation on the mysteries
  • 🙏 Helpful for daily prayer routine
  • 🎨 Beautiful imagery
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🎙️ Pleasant and soothing narration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues like freezing or jumping back in the prayer
  • 🎨 Some users desire more racially inclusive imagery
  • 🔍 Difficulty skipping ahead or going to a specific mystery

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

Holy Rosary

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent wording in some prayers
  • Background noise distracting in certain mysteries

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add the traditional concluding prayer
  • Offer the rosary in additional languages
  • Provide an option to display the current bead/decade

In-app purchases

None

iCatholicRadio

No in-app purchases

None

Holy Rosary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCatholicRadio free?
iCatholicRadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Holy Rosary free?
Holy Rosary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCatholicRadio or Holy Rosary?
Holy Rosary is rated higher. iCatholicRadio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Holy Rosary averages 4.9 from 600 ratings.
Do iCatholicRadio or Holy Rosary have ads?
iCatholicRadio shows ads; Holy Rosary does not.
Which is updated more often, iCatholicRadio or Holy Rosary?
iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, and Holy Rosary every 5 months. Most recently, iCatholicRadio was updated on November 10, 2026 and Holy Rosary on November 11, 2026.

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