# Mary vs Catholic Net

The clearest difference is rating: Mary at 4.7 against Catholic Net's 3.7. Mary also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catholic Net sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Mary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mary has 509 ratings behind it against 6, 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 50% of Catholic Net's.

Mary ships an update every 3 months, Catholic Net every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mary | Catholic Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-net/id6472865542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [MEGABEE SAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609910651) |

## 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


### Catholic Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-net/id6472865542)

Connect with the Catholic community for faith-based events, career opportunities, and meaningful relationships. Discover local happenings, build lasting connections, and engage in purposeful transactions within a supportive network.

**Highlights:** Courtship & Friendship connections, Networking & Job Opportunities, Buy-Sell Marketplace, Events & Gatherings discovery, Rent Spaces for events

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mary free?

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

### Is Catholic Net free?

Catholic Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mary or Catholic Net?

Mary is rated higher. Mary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Catholic Net averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mary or Catholic Net have ads?

Neither Mary nor Catholic Net shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mary or Catholic Net?

Mary ships an update every 3 months, and Catholic Net every 2 months. Most recently, Mary was updated on October 15, 2026 and Catholic Net 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.*