# iBreviary TS Plus vs Intercede

The clearest difference is rating: Intercede at 5.0 against iBreviary TS Plus's 4.2. Intercede also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 61%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iBreviary TS Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intercede sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iBreviary TS Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Intercede holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intercede has 36K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of iBreviary TS Plus's written reviews are positive against 93% of Intercede's.

iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, Intercede fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBreviary TS Plus | Intercede |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibreviary-ts-plus/id422601705/reviews) | **[5.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#98** |
| Size | 17 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paolo Padrini](https://appshunter.io/developer/911713129) | [Devoted Coders, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088485586) |

## What reviewers say

### iBreviary TS Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibreviary-ts-plus/id422601705)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access Catholic prayers, including the Breviary, Missal, and Lectionary, in multiple languages. Features include customizable text, saved days for offline access, and specific liturgical texts for the Holy Land. Supports various Catholic rites and celebrations.

**Highlights:** Breviary, Missal, Lectionary, 10+ languages, Offline saved days, Customizable text size and background, Holy Land liturgical texts, Sacrament rituals, Saints section

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Easy to use
- 🙏 Wonderful prayer resource
- 🙏 Comprehensive
- 🙏 Excellent app
- 🙏 Helpful for prayer life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent text/translations
- 🐛 Slow loading/performance issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing/non-intuitive navigation
- 🔍 Lacking some features/options

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Disappearing downloaded content
- Incorrect/missing liturgical texts and readings
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages/dialects
- Improve text-to-speech quality and functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Streamline navigation and user interface
- Enhance offline capabilities and downloads


### Intercede

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Reference, #132 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a focused approach to Catholic prayer, specializing in novenas for various intentions. It provides guided prayer experiences, saint biographies, and community features to deepen your spiritual life. Track your intentions and progress through your prayer journey.

**Highlights:** Extensive novena collection for various intentions, Detailed saint biographies, Timely prayer reminders, Option to pray with friends and family, Track personal prayer intentions, View prayer history and progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Patron | $4.99 | per month |
| Canonization Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Blessed Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Patron | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Powerful novenas and prayers
- 📆 Helpful daily reminders
- 🗓️ Keeps track of progress
- 🔖 Wide selection of novenas
- 🌟 Deepens faith and relationship with saints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔊 Lack of audio/TTS option
- 🔧 Some technical issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues causing loss of progress
- App crashes or freezes reported

**Requested features**

- Add more novenas and prayers
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement audio/TTS support
- Allow customization of reminders
- Provide more free content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBreviary TS Plus free?

iBreviary TS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Intercede free?

Intercede is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBreviary TS Plus or Intercede?

Intercede is rated higher. iBreviary TS Plus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Intercede averages 5.0 from 36K ratings.

### Do iBreviary TS Plus or Intercede have ads?

Neither iBreviary TS Plus nor Intercede shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBreviary TS Plus or Intercede?

iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Intercede fortnightly. Most recently, iBreviary TS Plus was updated on October 19, 2026 and Intercede on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iBreviary TS Plus or Intercede?

iBreviary TS Plus currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Intercede at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*