Vemkar vs AMS USA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vemkar
Access the Armenian Church on your mobile device. Stay updated with news, read daily scripture, listen to spiritual music, and connect with your local parish. Request prayers and share your experiences.
- Latest news from the Eastern Diocese
- Daily Scripture verses
- Armenian spiritual music
- Prayer requests
- Local event calendar
- Find a local parish
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Vemkar is the official app of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. In Armenian, a “Vemkar” is the specially anointed stone that serves as a movable altar, which can be used for ritual functions in the absence of a permanent sanctuary. As a portable tablet, it allows the sacred power of the Armenian Church to be brought to people in even the most remote places. The Vemkar app places access to the Armenian Church in the palm of your hand. Obtain the latest news from the Eastern Diocese, read the daily Scripture verses, listen to Armenian spiritual music, request prayers, post comments, find local events, and share photos and images on social networks. FEATURES -News stories -Scripture readings -Videos -Photos -Armenian spiritual and folk music - Request a prayer -Calendar of events -Latest Armenian Church publications -Find a local parish -Eastern Diocese’s Twitter feed -Twitter and Facebook access for content sharing
AMS USA
This app connects Catholics serving in the US military and their families with spiritual resources. It offers daily readings, reflections, bible studies, prayers, and inspirational talks to support their faith journey.
- Daily readings and reflections
- Bible studies
- Inspirational talks
- Catholic and military prayers
- Live stream portal
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The AMS USA app is designed to connect this global archdiocese on which the sun never sets. There are over 1.8 million Catholics in the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA who include those serving in all branches of the armed forces and their families, those in VA medical centers, and those serving the US government outside our borders. The app provides daily readings, reflections on scripture, bible studies, inspirational and educational talks, Catholic and military prayers, and a live stream portal. This app strives to provide spiritual strength and resources necessary for those who support the mission of security and freedom. Catholics in the military also have a mission of faith, rooted in their baptism, that necessarily informs their daily interactions. Catholics are called to turn to the gift of faith, pray fervently, and be open to making their faith life a daily priority. Each is called to serve one another thereby helping Christ to be made known in the world. These resources are designed to support your daily discipline as a disciple of Jesus Christ. May god bless you in each day of your service as you willingly share the joy of Catholicism with others. The AMS USA App was created with the Subsplash App Platform. Mobile app version: 6.23.8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AMS USA at 5.0 against Vemkar's 4.4. AMS USA also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Vemkar's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AMS USA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Vemkar's written reviews are positive against 100% of AMS USA's.
Vemkar ships an update every 6 months, AMS USA every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Vemkar | AMS USA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile Roadie | THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
Customer experience
Vemkar
AMS USA
In-app purchases
Vemkar
No in-app purchases
AMS USA
No in-app purchases
