# Michaels Stores vs CATHOLICALLY

The clearest difference is update cadence: Michaels Stores at every 2 weeks against CATHOLICALLY's every 4 months. Michaels Stores also leads on ratings volume (271K vs 16) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). CATHOLICALLY's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CATHOLICALLY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Michaels Stores has 271K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Michaels Stores ships an update every 2 weeks, CATHOLICALLY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Michaels Stores | CATHOLICALLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (271K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michaels-stores/id445458809/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholically/id1619476986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **271K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 455 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michaels Stores, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445458812) | [RAPID ACCELERATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550929304) |

## What reviewers say

### Michaels Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michaels-stores/id445458809)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for all your arts and crafts needs, find store locations, and access project ideas. Save money with weekly ads and coupons, and earn rewards through the Michaels Rewards program.

**Highlights:** Shop for craft supplies, Locate nearby stores, Voice search for items, Check product availability and prices, Create shopping lists, View weekly ads and coupons, Access project ideas, Join Michaels Rewards program

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Convenient curbside pickup
- 🛒 Wide variety of products
- 💰 Great sales and coupons
- 🎨 Inspiration for crafts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inaccurate in-stock information
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🔙 Frustrating navigation and back button issues
- 🔍 Ineffective search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Incorrect order fulfillment and shipping
- Rewards program sync problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to check gift card balance
- Option to filter by in-store availability
- Improved order tracking and status updates
- Better integration between app and website


### CATHOLICALLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholically/id1619476986)

Discover a curated selection of Catholic gifts for yourself, family, and friends. This app offers a convenient way to browse and find meaningful religious items.

**Highlights:** Catholic gift selection, Family and friend gifting, Browse religious items, Convenient shopping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michaels Stores free?

Michaels Stores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CATHOLICALLY free?

CATHOLICALLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Michaels Stores or CATHOLICALLY?

CATHOLICALLY is rated higher. Michaels Stores averages 4.8 out of 5 from 271K ratings, while CATHOLICALLY averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Michaels Stores or CATHOLICALLY have ads?

Neither Michaels Stores nor CATHOLICALLY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Michaels Stores or CATHOLICALLY?

Michaels Stores ships an update every 2 weeks, and CATHOLICALLY every 4 months. Most recently, Michaels Stores was updated on October 25, 2026 and CATHOLICALLY on October 24, 2026.

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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.*