Comparison

iBreviary TS Plus vs Malankara

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

Head to head
About

iBreviary TS Plus

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
Currently charting
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iBreviary TS Pro Terra Sancta is the application that brings the traditional Catholic prayer of the Breviary and all the texts of the Liturgy on your iPhone, iPad and iPod. This app wants to contribute, through a partnership with Custody of the Holy Land, friendship and prayer for all Christians living Holy Places. iBreviary contains: • Breviary, Missal and Lectionary complete in 10 languages and continuously updated (Italian, English, Spanish, French, Romanian, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Latin and Galician) • The text of the Breviary and the Missal in the "Latin Vetus Ordo" and Latin • All the main prayers of the Christian • Rituals for the sacraments and celebrations • The liturgical texts used in the Holy Land Also iBreviary "Pro Terra Sancta" offers: • The section, "Rites", with all the rituals and texts for the various celebrations Catholic (Adoration of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, Blessings, etc.) • The brand new "Terra Sancta" the liturgical texts used in the Holy Land • Keep in touch through the blog and the pages of the Franciscans Holy Places • A rich section dedicated to Saints • Store a day on any device • Full management of saved days (selection and cancellation) • Store up to 14 days (something very much in demand by those who want to download a bit of days for travel or long period without internet access) • Download the entire week • Enlarge and diminish the text dimension, with the flick of the fingers on the screen • The ability to adjust the color of the background, the font and the size for a better reading of texts • (On iPad only) Create and manage your Missal The Application is available in the following languages: • English • Italian • Spanish • French • Romanian • Arabic • Portuguese • Turkish and contains the liturgical texts in the following languages: • Italian • English • Spanish • French • Romanian • Latin • Arabian • Turkish • Galician • Vetus Ordo • Rito Ambrosiano • Rito Monastico. The Languages of the liturgical texts are constantly updated. Owner, creator and founder: Paolo Padrini Developer: Art & Coop Società Cooperativa

About

Malankara

This official application provides a comprehensive resource for the Syro Malankara Catholic Church community. Access church history, liturgical resources, a library, interactive prayer, catechism materials, and news.

Highlights
  • Church History
  • Liturgical Resources
  • Malankara Library
  • Interactive Prayer
  • Catechism Resources
  • Events and Calendar
  • News Section
Features
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Malankara is the official mobile application of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church. This app serves as a comprehensive resource for both the faithful laity and the clergy of the Church community. Key Features: Church History: Explore a brief yet rich history of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church, including information about its former heads and key statistics. Liturgical Resources: Access the sacred lectionary and other liturgical resources with ease. Malankara Library: Enjoy quick access to the extensive Malankara Library online. Interactive Prayer: Engage in interactive prayer sessions that allow the faithful to participate in liturgical services. Catechism Resources: Gain full access to catechism materials available in multiple languages. Events and Calendar: Stay updated with the latest events and daily affairs of the Church. News Section: Get instant access to the latest Malankara Catholic news online. Download Malankara today and stay connected with the Syro Malankara Catholic Church community.

Screenshots

iBreviary TS Plus4 screens
Malankara3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Malankara at 5.0 against iBreviary TS Plus's 4.2. Malankara also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). iBreviary TS Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 10) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). 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

Malankara holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBreviary TS Plus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Malankara's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, Malankara every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iBreviary TS Plus versus Malankara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBreviary TS PlusMalankara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaolo PadriniSibi John

Customer experience

iBreviary TS Plus

All ratings1,091 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral13.4%
Negative25.4%

Malankara

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iBreviary TS Plus

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Malankara

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBreviary TS Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Malankara

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBreviary TS Plus free?
iBreviary TS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Malankara free?
Malankara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBreviary TS Plus or Malankara?
Malankara is rated higher. iBreviary TS Plus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Malankara averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do iBreviary TS Plus or Malankara have ads?
Neither iBreviary TS Plus nor Malankara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBreviary TS Plus or Malankara?
iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Malankara every 4 days. Most recently, iBreviary TS Plus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Malankara on October 11, 2026.

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