Comparison

iMass vs SHIFT Web

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

Head to head
About

iMass

Access the Traditional Catholic Latin Mass live or on-demand from anywhere in the world. Find nearby Mass locations with times and directions, and follow along with an integrated missal. Includes the Divine Office and official blessings.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of Latin Mass
  • On-demand Mass viewing
  • Latin Mass location finder
  • Integrated missal
  • Breviary (Divine Office)
  • Rituale (1962 blessings)
Features
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iMass removes boundaries for the spread of the Traditional Catholic Mass. It brings the Latin Mass to the ends of the earth. iMass provides access to the Mass - anywhere, anytime. Are you unable to attend Mass, either because of health, distance or unavailability of a Latin Mass? iMass streams the Mass live from different locations around the world, or you can view the Mass of the day or the Mass of last Sunday on demand, anywhere, anytime. The broadcast Masses are celebrated in the Extraordinary Form by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. Are you traveling and would like to find your closest Latin Mass? The iMass Map is continuously updated by users of the app and will eventually show every Latin Mass location approved by the Catholic Church. Complete with Mass times and driving directions. Suppose you don’t want to carry around your missal or you have forgotten it - no problem, with iMass you can follow the Mass with our easy to follow missal. The app also includes the Breviary (Divine Office) and the Rituale - the book of official blessings for priests of 1962. Just to be clear: you cannot fulfill you Sunday obligation by viewing the Mass on iMass. However, in a similar way to other televised Masses, it is a way to unite yourself to the Mass when you are unable to attend. When sickness or another valid reason excuses you of your obligation to attend the Mass, this is the best way you can unite yourself to the Mass that you are unable to attend. iMass. Mass, Anywhere, Anytime.

About

SHIFT Web

This web browser enhances online safety by filtering explicit content on social media and search engines. It intelligently monitors URLs and search terms to block inappropriate material, ensuring a private and secure browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Content filtering for social media
  • URL and search term monitoring
  • Blocks explicit and NSFW content
  • Supports Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, TikTok, Google
  • Local filtering, no data collection
  • Standard browser features
Features
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SHIFT Web is a content filtering web browser designed to provide a safer browsing experience on popular social media platforms and search engines. The app helps users avoid explicit and NSFW content through intelligent URL monitoring and search term filtering. The browser supports major platforms including Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, TikTok, and Google Search. It automatically enforces Google SafeSearch, blocks explicit search terms, and prevents navigation to inappropriate content. All filtering happens locally on your device - no data is collected or sent to external servers. SHIFT Web includes standard browser features like tab management, bookmarks, browsing history, and HTTPS enforcement. The app is designed for users who want to maintain safer browsing habits without compromising privacy or functionality.

Screenshots

iMass4 screens
SHIFT Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SHIFT Web at every 6 days against iMass's every 3 months. iMass's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iMass holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of iMass's written reviews are positive against 60% of SHIFT Web's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMass ships an update every 3 months, SHIFT Web every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iMass versus SHIFT Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMassSHIFT Web
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (81 ratings) — better3.9 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB318 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJames FryarRETVRN INC.

Customer experience

iMass

All ratings74 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative17.2%

SHIFT Web

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

iMass

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Missing 'Ecce Agnus Dei' and 'Domine non sum dignus' prayers
  • Psalm verse numbering incorrect
  • App crashes after July 23 update on Android tablets
  • Video pausing causes restart when clicking other links
  • Language switching resets to beginning of mass
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  • Rubrics setting doesn't persist between sessions
  • Font size settings not functional on iPhone Pro models
  • Internal links to confession prayers and spiritual communion non-functional
  • Missing Sunday evening readings for Saturday masses
  • App won't open or load properly for some users
  • Text size options ineffective despite settings changes
  • Missal removed in November update rendering app unusable
  • Frame expansion required daily
  • No back link to home screen

Requested features

20 requests
  • Offline download capability for missals and propers
  • Filter option for mass propers only
  • Skip to different breviary sections
  • Display feast name and ranking for each day
  • Store ordinary of the mass in app without downloading
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  • Portrait mode orientation support
  • Landscape mode in both directions
  • Add sit, stand, kneel notations
  • Include second Confiteor
  • Archive of past masses for viewing
  • Better audio quality and microphone setup
  • Improved video zoom to see full altar
  • Daily YouTube channel updates
  • iPad optimization and support
  • Rename app to reflect breviary inclusion
  • Explanatory notes on missal version differences
  • Include requiem masses and other occasions
  • Baptism and exorcism rite texts
  • Save rubrics preference settings
  • Better text sizing options that actually work

SHIFT Web

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iMass

No in-app purchases

None

SHIFT Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMass free?
iMass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHIFT Web free?
SHIFT Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMass or SHIFT Web?
iMass is rated higher. iMass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while SHIFT Web averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.
Do iMass or SHIFT Web have ads?
Neither iMass nor SHIFT Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMass or SHIFT Web?
iMass ships an update every 3 months, and SHIFT Web every 6 days. Most recently, iMass was updated on September 28, 2026 and SHIFT Web on September 23, 2026.

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