# Mary vs Magdalene Prayers

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mary at every 3 months against Magdalene Prayers's every 46 months. Mary also leads on ratings volume (509 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mary against 4.6 for Magdalene Prayers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mary has 509 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Mary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magdalene Prayers's.

Mary ships an update every 3 months, Magdalene Prayers every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mary | Magdalene Prayers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magdalene-prayers/id1440551623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 46 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [Mark Spaulding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166710709) |

## What reviewers say

### Mary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944)

Explore comprehensive information on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. This free app provides resources on her doctrine, devotions like the interactive Rosary, and details on apparitions and pilgrimage sites. Deepen your understanding and devotion to Mary to grow closer to Jesus.

**Highlights:** Interactive Rosary with audio, Marian Dogmas and Titles, Marian Feasts and Prayers, Images and Apparitions of Mary, Pilgrimage Sites information, Information on Marian Fathers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙏 Helpful for prayer life
- 🌟 Excellent app for learning about Mary
- 🎨 Beautiful design and visuals
- 🔊 Soothing narration voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (cutting out, repeating)
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating/tracking progress
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
- 🔇 Lack of customization options (volume, speed)

**Reported bugs**

- Rosary prayers not proceeding correctly after Luminous Mysteries
- App not compatible with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add Latin audio/text option for rosary
- Include Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Implement vibration patterns to distinguish rosary mysteries
- Add ability to pause/resume rosary without losing progress


### Magdalene Prayers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magdalene-prayers/id1440551623)

This app offers a digital tool for prayer meditation using a structure inspired by Anglican prayer beads. It features a sequence of prayers and a unique red egg image for each day, honoring the story of Mary Magdalene. Designed for on-the-go use, it provides a quiet space for reflection without background music.

**Highlights:** Anglican prayer bead structure, Daily red egg imagery, Tap-to-pray functionality, No background music, Focus on Mary Magdalene

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mary free?

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

### Is Magdalene Prayers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mary or Magdalene Prayers?

Mary is rated higher. Mary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Magdalene Prayers averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mary or Magdalene Prayers have ads?

Neither Mary nor Magdalene Prayers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mary or Magdalene Prayers?

Mary ships an update every 3 months, and Magdalene Prayers every 46 months. Most recently, Mary was updated on October 15, 2026 and Magdalene Prayers on October 5, 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.*