# Mary vs Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet

The clearest difference is rating: Mary at 4.7 against Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet's 4.5. Mary also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 81%) and ratings volume (509 vs 90). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Mary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mary has 509 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Mary's written reviews are positive against 81% of Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet's.

Mary ships an update every 3 months, Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mary | Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944/reviews)** | [4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosary-plus-divine-mercy-chaplet/id1544088741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [Marcello Pietrelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534744875) |

## 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


### Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosary-plus-divine-mercy-chaplet/id1544088741)

This app guides users through the Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet with daily mystery selection and accompanying illustrations. It also includes a collection of essential Christian prayers, offering a free and accessible way to deepen faith.

**Highlights:** Automatic daily mystery selection, Beautiful prayer illustrations, Divine Mercy Chaplet guide, Collection of main Christian prayers, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mary free?

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

### Is Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet free?

Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mary or Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet?

Mary is rated higher. Mary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.

### Do Mary or Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet have ads?

Neither Mary nor Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mary or Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet?

Mary ships an update every 3 months, and Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet every 2 months. Most recently, Mary was updated on October 1, 2026 and Rosary + Divine Mercy Chaplet on October 1, 2026.

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