iBreviary TS Plus vs Orationes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Breviary, Missal, Lectionary
- 10+ languages
- Offline saved days
- Customizable text size and background
- Holy Land liturgical texts
- Sacrament rituals
- Saints section
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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
Orationes
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Orationes – Prayers Orationes is a simple and elegant Catholic prayer app for anyone who wishes to read, understand and pray traditional prayers in Latin. The app brings together 23 traditional Catholic prayers, including Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Confiteor, Gloria Patri, Salve Regina, Angelus, Anima Christi, the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed and more. Features: • Traditional Latin prayer texts • Translations into English, Swedish, Italian, German and Spanish • Easy switching between Latin and the available translations • Pronunciation guidance based on Roman ecclesiastical Latin • Audio playback of Latin prayers with adjustable reading speed • Optional word stress markings to assist with pronunciation • A searchable Latin–English glossary of common prayer words and expressions • A concise guide to ecclesiastical Latin pronunciation • A clear, distraction-free reading experience Orationes is designed both for personal prayer and for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the traditional Latin prayers of the Catholic Church. With Latin at its heart, the app combines traditional prayer texts with practical tools for reading, pronunciation and learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Orationes at every 11 days against iBreviary TS Plus's every 2 months. iBreviary TS Plus's advantage is chart position (#203 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iBreviary TS Plus ships an update every 2 months, Orationes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBreviary TS Plus | Orationes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #203 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paolo Padrini | Lennart Backstrom |
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
Orationes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iBreviary TS Plus
No in-app purchases
Orationes
No in-app purchases







