Mary vs Relevant Radio+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mary
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.
- Interactive Rosary with audio
- Marian Dogmas and Titles
- Marian Feasts and Prayers
- Images and Apparitions of Mary
- Pilgrimage Sites information
- Information on Marian Fathers
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The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, creators of the popular DIVINE MERCY APP, are pleased to release the MARY APP. This FREE app offers a complete resource for information on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, in an easy to navigate format. The app has three main chapters with these features: DOCTRINE • Introduction to Mary • Marian Dogmas • Titles of Mary • Marian Timeline • FAQs • Resources DEVOTION • Interactive Rosary with an audio option • Marian Consecration • Marian Sacramentals • Marian Feasts • Marian Chaplets • Marian Prayers MARY PLUS • Images of Mary • Apparitions • Pilgrimage Sites • Information about the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception • Introduction to the Association of Marian Helpers • Link to online religious catalog Mary’s whole task is to lead us closer to Jesus. The more we get to know her and have a fervent devotion to her, the better she can lead us to her Son. For this reason, the Second Vatican Council states, “Everyone should have a genuine devotion to [Mary] and entrust his life to her motherly care.”
Relevant Radio+
Access live and on-demand Catholic video content, including daily Mass, prayer services, and exclusive series. Deepen your faith with inspiring stories and teachings from trusted partners. Watch, pray, and be transformed by spiritual resources.
- Live and on-demand Catholic videos
- Daily Mass streaming
- Prayer and devotionals
- Exclusive partner content
- Father Rocky's video series
- Award-winning podcast
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The Easiest Way to Watch and Share Your Favorite Relevant Radio Videos! Now, you can access all of our Live and On-Demand video offerings in one place—plus exclusive content from our trusted Catholic partners. EXCLUSIVE LIVE & ON-DEMAND CONTENT YOU’LL LOVE: Daily Prayer and Devotionals – Live and on-demand to strengthen your faith. Daily Mass – Live every day at 12:00 PM CT. Divine Mercy Chaplet with Drew Mariani – Pray with us at 3:00 PM CT. The Happiest Half-Hour of Your Day – The Family Rosary Across America with Father Rocky, live at 7:00 PM CT. Special Live Events – From the National Eucharistic Congress to SEEK25, be the first to experience these powerful moments. Miracles are happening. Thousands have shared how their lives have been transformed—how they've returned to the Church, deepened their prayer life, and experienced God's grace through the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. PLUS, ACCESS FATHER ROCKY'S VIDEO SERIES: Lenten Lessons on the Mass NEW! Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments (Launching March 5) Eucharistic Encounters Father Rocky’s 5-Minute Homilies AND DON’T MISS the award-winning Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage podcast—bringing the lives of the Saints to life with immersive storytelling, acclaimed voice actors, and rich sound design. Winner of Two Gabriel Awards! Watch. Pray. Be Inspired. Find it all in one place—your go-to hub for Relevant Radio video content. Terms of Service: https://plus.relevantradio.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://plus.relevantradio.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Mary at free against Relevant Radio+'s free with in-app purchases. Mary also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Relevant Radio+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mary against 4.8 for Relevant Radio+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 544 and 216 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Mary's written reviews are positive against 94% of Relevant Radio+'s.
Mary ships an update every 3 months, Relevant Radio+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mary | Relevant Radio+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (544 ratings) | 4.8 (216 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 544 — better | 216 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception | Relevant Radio Inc |
Customer experience
Mary
Relevant Radio+
User reviews
Mary
From 544 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙏 Helpful for prayer life
- 🌟 Excellent app for learning about Mary
- 🎨 Beautiful design and visuals
- 🔊 Soothing narration voice
Room to improve
- 🐛 Audio issues (cutting out, repeating)
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating/tracking progress
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
- 🔇 Lack of customization options (volume, speed)
Relevant Radio+
From 216 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙏 Deepens faith and spiritual growth
- ❤️ Provides comfort and peace
- 🗣️ Hosts are like friends and confidants
- 🌟 Answers faith-related questions
- 📿 Facilitates praying the rosary
Room to improve
- 🤔 Login required even after app install
- ❓ Difficulty finding specific podcasts (e.g., Family Rosary)
- frustrating to use
- 🚫 Rosary not streaming live on Sunday evenings on Relevant Radio+
Bugs and requests
Mary
Reported bugs
2 issues- Rosary prayers not proceeding correctly after Luminous Mysteries
- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Relevant Radio+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Rosary doesn't stream live on Sunday evening on Relevant Radio+
- Difficult to find daily podcasts for Family Rosary Across America
- App can be frustrating to use for finding specific content
Requested features
3 requests- Make login less intrusive or unnecessary after initial setup
- Improve podcast organization and searchability, especially for daily programs like the Family Rosary
- Ensure live streaming of all programs, including the Rosary, across all platforms (Relevant Radio+ vs. Relevant Radio)
In-app purchases
Mary
No in-app purchases
Relevant Radio+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mary free?
Is Relevant Radio+ free?
Which has better reviews, Mary or Relevant Radio+?
Do Mary or Relevant Radio+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mary or Relevant Radio+?
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