# Mary vs Relevant Radio+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mary | Relevant Radio+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944/reviews) | **[4.8 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relevant-radio-plus/id6740197682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 216 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [Relevant Radio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/597930321) |

## 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


### Relevant Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relevant-radio-plus/id6740197682)

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.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand Catholic videos, Daily Mass streaming, Prayer and devotionals, Exclusive partner content, Father Rocky's video series, Award-winning podcast

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Deepens faith and spiritual growth
- ❤️ Provides comfort and peace
- 🗣️ Hosts are like friends and confidants
- 🌟 Answers faith-related questions
- 📿 Facilitates praying the rosary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 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+

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mary free?

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

### Is Relevant Radio+ free?

Relevant Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mary or Relevant Radio+?

Relevant Radio+ is rated higher. Mary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Relevant Radio+ averages 4.8 from 216 ratings.

### Do Mary or Relevant Radio+ have ads?

Neither Mary nor Relevant Radio+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mary or Relevant Radio+?

Mary ships an update every 3 months, and Relevant Radio+ monthly. Most recently, Mary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Relevant Radio+ on October 28, 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.*