Comparison

Fulton Sheen Audio Library vs ConfesGuide

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

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About

Fulton Sheen Audio Library

Access a vast audio collection of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's captivating talks. Explore his teachings on faith, prayer, and Catholic doctrine, digitally remastered for modern listening. Sample content for free and upgrade for unlimited access to this inspiring historical library.

Highlights
  • Nearly 300 audio talks
  • Digitally remastered recordings
  • Sample talks for free
  • Unlimited access to full library
  • Works on iPad and iPhone
  • Streamed MP3s (no storage used)
Features
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*Get it once in the app store, and will work on both your iPad and iPhone* An audio collection of almost 300 talks of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the great 20th Century Catholic preacher, writer, and radio and television personality, who died in 1979 and is soon to be Beatified in the process of becoming a canonized saint in the Catholic Church. Experience his famous, captivating voice that inspired millions, and is still inspiring listeners, to draw closer to Jesus Christ. You will see why he was admired by people of all religions. Includes the following titles from the FultonSheen.com complete library: - "A Sheen Catechism" (his incredible 50-part catechism series that outlines all the basic teachings of the Catholic Church, recorded in his apartment onto a 78 RPM record player in the 1950s) - "Prayer, Suffering and the Spiritual Life" - "The Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux" (11 meditations on the life of the Little Flower) - "Meditations on the Passion of Christ" (including Holy Week meditations and his famous Good Friday sermons) - "Retreat For Everyone" - "Love, Marriage and Children" - "What A Priest Should Be" - "Radio Addresses: 1944-1945" - "Talks on Various Topics" PRESERVATION PROCESS All original recordings were between 1940 and 1979 onto cassette tapes or vinyl records. We have lovingly and meticulously digitally remastered and preserved these talks for your enjoyment. HOW IT WORKS Download the app for free and sample talks in each category listing. Upgrade to the full version to have unlimited access to the complete library of talks. These MP3s are streamed, not downloaded, so they take up no storage space on your device. A connection is required for the MP3 to play properly. To own these MP3s to manage yourself, go to www.fultonsheen.com and join the download service. REINSTALL OR PUT ON iPAD OR iPHONE If you need to reinstall this app or wish to add it to another iPhone or iPad, download the free version, select the "Upgrade" button, and go through the purchase process again. If using the same iTunes account, you will not actually be charged again. HAVING PROBLEMS? *If you experience any problem, first try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. You have to go through the purchase process again, but you are not actually charged again if using the same iTunes account* Own these MP3s by going to www.fultonsheen.com.

About

ConfesGuide

This Catholic resource helps users prepare for the Sacrament of Penance. It provides guidance for before, during, and after confession, including an examination of conscience and prayers. The app features large text for easy use in the confessional and a privacy-focused approach to sin checklists.

Highlights
  • Examination of Conscience for all ages
  • Last Confession Date keeper
  • Prayer before confession
  • Instructions on qualities of a good confession
  • Large, bold text for prayers
  • Private sin checklist
Features
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Important: Please note that the app does not support a dark mode feature. The Confession Guide App is a free Catholic resource for preparing for the Sacrament of Penance, based on the popular booklet "Short Guide for Confession" by Fr. James Socías. It offers clear instructions for what to do before, during, and after confession, featuring a concise Examination of Conscience, the Act of Contrition, and the Rite of Reconciliation. Key features - Aide for all ages: Includes a simplified Examination of Conscience for children, making the process accessible for younger penitents. - Practical features: Includes a "Last Confession Date" keeper to help penitents remember their last confession. - Comprehensive preparation: Provides a prayer before confession and an expanded Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments for adults. - Custom Reminder view with Weekly, Monthly, Annually or non-recurring events. Guide to making a good confession: Offers instructions on the qualities of a good confession, such as being clear, concise, concrete, and complete. User-friendly experience: An interface designed to be used in the confessional, with large, bold text for prayers and clear instructions. User-controlled privacy: Guides you through your examination of conscience and create a private checklist of sins to confess. Information and support App developer: St Clement ePress Contact for technical support: info@stclementepress.org Website: http://www.stclementepress.org Booklet publisher: Midwest Theological Forum Contact for book inquiries: Address: 4340 Cross Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: (630) 739-9750 Website: http://www.theologicalforum.org

Screenshots

Fulton Sheen Audio Library3 screens
ConfesGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fulton Sheen Audio Library at 94% against ConfesGuide's 50%. Fulton Sheen Audio Library also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (97 vs 11). ConfesGuide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Fulton Sheen Audio Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ConfesGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fulton Sheen Audio Library holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fulton Sheen Audio Library has 97 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Fulton Sheen Audio Library's written reviews are positive against 50% of ConfesGuide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fulton Sheen Audio Library ships an update every 4 months, ConfesGuide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fulton Sheen Audio Library versus ConfesGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFulton Sheen Audio LibraryConfesGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (97 ratings) — better4.4 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings97 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWGQM Partners, LLCBil Kimes

Customer experience

Fulton Sheen Audio Library

All ratings97 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%

ConfesGuide

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral27.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fulton Sheen Audio Library

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Restore purchase button not functioning properly
  • App crashes occasionally during playback
  • Talks cutting off at the end before conclusion
  • Timeline cursor difficult to control for small adjustments
  • Some audio files fail to load or play
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  • Loading issues and playback failures
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline listening capability / download option
  • Fine-tuned timeline cursor controls for precise seeking
  • Search feature by topic in addition to index
  • Detailed biography and CV of Fulton Sheen
  • Video content from 'Life is Worth Living' show
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  • Better audio quality restoration for old recordings
  • Clearer restore purchase process
  • Cross-device synchronization without repurchasing

ConfesGuide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fulton Sheen Audio Library

One-time1
  • Fulton Sheen Full Library$9.99
None

ConfesGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fulton Sheen Audio Library free?
Fulton Sheen Audio Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConfesGuide free?
ConfesGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fulton Sheen Audio Library or ConfesGuide?
Fulton Sheen Audio Library is rated higher. Fulton Sheen Audio Library averages 4.8 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while ConfesGuide averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Fulton Sheen Audio Library or ConfesGuide have ads?
Neither Fulton Sheen Audio Library nor ConfesGuide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fulton Sheen Audio Library or ConfesGuide?
Fulton Sheen Audio Library ships an update every 4 months, and ConfesGuide every 3 months. Most recently, Fulton Sheen Audio Library was updated on September 20, 2026 and ConfesGuide on September 5, 2026.

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