# Mary vs Omoi Altar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mary at none against Omoi Altar's 12. Mary also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Omoi Altar's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Omoi Altar sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Mary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mary ships an update every 3 months, Omoi Altar every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mary | Omoi Altar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **544** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [Daishin Ueyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/495395197) |

## 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


### Omoi Altar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omoi-altar/id6770172873)

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunlit Bloom Replacement | $0.29 | one-time |
| Temari Bloom Replacement | $0.29 | one-time |
| Photo: Arched Walnut | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Open Lacquer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Floating Oak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Open Walnut | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Floating Walnut | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Arched Oak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Floating Stone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Arched Stone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Arched Lacquer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo: Floating Glass | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mary free?

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

### Is Omoi Altar free?

Omoi Altar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mary or Omoi Altar have ads?

Neither Mary nor Omoi Altar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mary or Omoi Altar?

Mary ships an update every 3 months, and Omoi Altar every 11 days. Most recently, Mary was updated on October 29, 2026 and Omoi Altar on October 25, 2026.

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