Mary vs Protocol
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.”
Protocol
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Protocol: The Season is a curated guide to the unwritten rules of elite social life, covering dress codes, forms of address, dining etiquette, and the occasions that define the season. WHETHER YOU'RE ATTENDING · Royal Ascot · A state dinner or embassy reception · A private members club or formal wedding · A black tie gala or white tie evening WHAT'S INSIDE · Dress Codes: Black tie, white tie, morning dress, lounge suit, and beyond. Precisely explained, not approximated. · Forms of Address: How to address a duke, a judge, an ambassador, or a bishop. Never hesitate again. · Dining Etiquette: From cutlery placement to the order of toasts. Everything that matters at a formal table. · The Calendar: The great recurring occasions of the season, with the context and protocol you need. · The Guide: Search everything instantly, save what matters. Designed for those who understand that the details are never small. Protocol is calm, precise, and always discreet. PREMIUM ACCESS Protocol Premium unlocks the full library: every occasion briefing, every dining chapter, every form of address, and planning tools to prepare for what's ahead. Subscribe monthly or annually. Manage or cancel at any time in Settings. Designed for those who take these things seriously. Terms of Use: https://karthikeyan-meena.github.io/protocol-content/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mary at none against Protocol's 2. Mary also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Protocol's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mary ships an update every 3 months, Protocol every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mary | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (544 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 544 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception | Karthikeyan Sivamani |
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
Protocol
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mary
No in-app purchases
Protocol
- Protocol Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Protocol Premium – Annual$39.991 Year
