Comparison

St. Josemaria for iPad vs CCCSeries2HD Catechism

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

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About

St. Josemaria for iPad

This app offers a personalized spiritual program to help users live their Christian faith through the teachings of St. Josemaría. It includes his books, novenas, a missal, the New Testament, and various prayers and piety practices.

Highlights
  • Books by St. Josemaria
  • Novenas and Prayers
  • Missal with Latin translation
  • New Testament with Latin translation
  • Personalized Plan of Life
  • Videos about St. Josemaria
  • Adjustable font size and style
Features
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This application will help you live your Christian faith in your ordinary occupations and follow a personalized spiritual program with the hand of St. Josemaría. Available in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Polish and Dutch Includes the following: • Books by St. Josemaria (The Way, Furrow, The Forge, Friends of God, Christ is Passing By, Conversations, Way of the Cross, love the Church and Holy Rosary). With a Chapter list and search capability. • Novenas (Novena for Work, Novena for the Family, Novena For the sick, Novena for Forgiveness) • Missal with Latin translation (Initial rites, Creed, Eucharistic Prayers, Communion rites, Conclusion rites) • New Testament with Latin translation • Listing of Piety Practices you want to live each day (Mass, prayer, spiritual reading, gospel, Angelus ... and more). • You can modify your Plan of Life, erase or add. • Download the monthly letter of the Prelate of Opus Dei (7 languages). • Prayers to saints, blessed and people in the process of canonization with their biographies. • Includes many prayers in Latin. • Available a selection of videos about St. Josemaria and gatherings with him. • Prayer of the Holy Rosary with easy controls. • Way of the Cross with 14 stations and acceptance prayer of death, illustrated with images and colorful images. • Adjust font size and style throughout the application to accommodate your visual preferences. The Studium Foundation who has the copyright rights of all St. Josemaria’s writings granted EBS permission to include his writings in this application.

About

CCCSeries2HD Catechism

Access the complete Catechism of the Catholic Church and all Vatican II documents directly from the Vatican website. This reference tool is organized for easy navigation and learning, making it ideal for students, teachers, and individuals seeking to understand Catholic doctrine.

Highlights
  • Complete Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • All Vatican II documents
  • Direct Vatican website links
  • Organized by section (Beliefs, Sacraments, Morality, Prayer)
  • Vatican II documents grouped by type
  • Smooth and beautiful navigation
Features
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The Ultimate Catholic Reference Guide Deepen your faith and study with the absolute gold standard of Catholic teaching. The CCCSeries App brings you the ENTIRE Catechism of the Catholic Church and ALL 16 Vatican II documents, streaming instantly and securely directly from the official Vatican website. As St. John Paul II declared, the Catechism is "a sure and authentic reference text for teaching Catholic doctrine." This app is your gateway to that truth. Why This Is the BEST Reference Tool Available: 100% Authentic Sourcing: Every text connects directly to the Vatican website inside the app, ensuring absolute fidelity to the Magisterium while strictly adhering to USCCB copyright laws. All-In-One Library: Access the complete Catechism, all 16 Vatican II documents, plus an exclusive summary explaining the Council’s purpose, history, and real-world implementation. Flawless Navigation: Experience a beautiful, smooth, and highly intuitive user interface designed for effortless study, reading, and contemplation. Perfect for Everyone: An essential companion for home-schoolers, Catechists, CCE teachers, college students, seminarians, and anyone seeking theological truth at their fingertips. Perfectly Organized for Seamless Study: The Catechism: Divided into the four pillars of faith—Beliefs, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer—and meticulously sub-categorized by topic. Vatican II Documents: Cleanly grouped into the Council's official Constitutions, Declarations, and Decrees for rapid reference. Important Usage Notes: Internet Connection Required: To comply with Holy See copyright guidelines and keep text verification authentic, a Wi-Fi or cellular internet connection is required to open the Vatican links. Academic Use: Exemptions apply for academic discourse (dissertations, scholarly articles, and course materials) provided all citations are properly acknowledged. St Clement ePress

Screenshots

St. Josemaria for iPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CCCSeries2HD Catechism at $1.99 against St. Josemaria for iPad's $9.99. CCCSeries2HD Catechism also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). St. Josemaria for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On 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

St. Josemaria for iPad costs $9.99 and CCCSeries2HD Catechism $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CCCSeries2HD Catechism holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: St. Josemaria for iPad has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of St. Josemaria for iPad's written reviews are positive against 50% of CCCSeries2HD Catechism's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

St. Josemaria for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, CCCSeries2HD Catechism every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
St. Josemaria for iPad versus CCCSeries2HD Catechism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSt. Josemaria for iPadCCCSeries2HD Catechism
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge PanayottiBil Kimes

Customer experience

St. Josemaria for iPad

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative14.6%

CCCSeries2HD Catechism

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

St. Josemaria for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

CCCSeries2HD Catechism

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is St. Josemaria for iPad free?
St. Josemaria for iPad costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CCCSeries2HD Catechism free?
CCCSeries2HD Catechism costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, St. Josemaria for iPad or CCCSeries2HD Catechism?
CCCSeries2HD Catechism is rated higher. St. Josemaria for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CCCSeries2HD Catechism averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do St. Josemaria for iPad or CCCSeries2HD Catechism have ads?
Neither St. Josemaria for iPad nor CCCSeries2HD Catechism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, St. Josemaria for iPad or CCCSeries2HD Catechism?
St. Josemaria for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and CCCSeries2HD Catechism every 8 months. Most recently, St. Josemaria for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and CCCSeries2HD Catechism on November 1, 2026.

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