# iBreviary TS Plus vs Sacred Novenas

The clearest difference is rating: Sacred Novenas at 4.7 against iBreviary TS Plus's 4.2. iBreviary TS Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sacred Novenas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. iBreviary TS Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sacred Novenas holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBreviary TS Plus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, Sacred Novenas monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBreviary TS Plus | Sacred Novenas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibreviary-ts-plus/id422601705/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacred-novenas/id6761167170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paolo Padrini](https://appshunter.io/developer/911713129) | [Kamnsiyochukwu Arachie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888100777) |

## What reviewers say

### iBreviary TS Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### Sacred Novenas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacred-novenas/id6761167170)

This Catholic prayer app offers a vast collection of novenas and daily prayers, enhanced by an AI guide that suggests devotions based on your life circumstances. It includes a liturgical calendar to help you pray in sync with feast days and provides offline access to all prayers.

**Highlights:** 48 novenas and 20 daily prayers, AI Prayer Guide for personalized recommendations, Liturgical calendar with feast day tracking, Offline-first prayer functionality, Progress tracking for active novenas, Audio playback with controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBreviary TS Plus free?

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

### Is Sacred Novenas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBreviary TS Plus or Sacred Novenas?

Sacred Novenas is rated higher. iBreviary TS Plus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Sacred Novenas averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do iBreviary TS Plus or Sacred Novenas have ads?

Neither iBreviary TS Plus nor Sacred Novenas shows ads.

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

iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Sacred Novenas monthly. Most recently, iBreviary TS Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sacred Novenas on October 31, 2026.

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