Mary vs Novenas+
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.”
Novenas+
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Deepen your prayer life with Novenas, your companion for traditional Catholic nine-day prayers. PRAY WITH PURPOSE Novenas are powerful prayers rooted in Catholic tradition. Whether you are seeking intercession, giving thanks, or growing in faith, Novenas guides you day by day with a simple and prayerful experience. WHAT YOU’LL FIND • Growing library of traditional novenas • Daily reminders to stay on track • Progress tracking across your novena journey • English and Spanish support • Clean, distraction-free design focused on prayer PRAY WITH BELOVED SAINTS AND DEVOTIONS Discover novenas honoring saints and devotions such as St. Jude, St. Joseph, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Dymphna, St. Raphael the Archangel, St. Lucy, St. Blaise, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. START YOUR NOVENA TODAY Whether you are new to novenas or have prayed them for years, Novenas helps you stay faithful through all nine days. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mary at none against Novenas+'s 2. Mary also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Novenas+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Novenas+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mary ships an update every 3 months, Novenas+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mary | Novenas+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (509 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 509 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception | Luis Rodriguez |
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
Novenas+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mary
No in-app purchases
Novenas+
- Novenas Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Novenas Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
