# Mary vs Chaplets and Rosary

The clearest difference is rating: Mary at 4.7 against Chaplets and Rosary's 4.2. Mary also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 69%) and ratings volume (544 vs 35). Chaplets and Rosary's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mary has 544 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Mary's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chaplets and Rosary's.

Mary ships an update every 3 months, Chaplets and Rosary every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mary | Chaplets and Rosary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mary/id483256944/reviews)** | [4.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaplets-and-rosary/id957619125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception](https://appshunter.io/developer/410696369) | [WebWolf Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/889663320) |

## 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


### Chaplets and Rosary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaplets-and-rosary/id957619125)

This app provides a digital guide for various Catholic prayers, including the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Novenas. It features a simple, unobtrusive design with customizable reminders and beautiful imagery to aid meditation. The app also offers second display support for a more immersive prayer experience.

**Highlights:** Pray Rosaries, Chaplets, and Novenas, Customizable prayer reminders, Daily Rosary mystery recommendations, Assisted meditation with beautiful images, Second display support, Dark Mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mary free?

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

### Is Chaplets and Rosary free?

Chaplets and Rosary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mary or Chaplets and Rosary?

Mary is rated higher. Mary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Chaplets and Rosary averages 4.2 from 35 ratings.

### Do Mary or Chaplets and Rosary have ads?

Neither Mary nor Chaplets and Rosary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mary or Chaplets and Rosary?

Mary ships an update every 3 months, and Chaplets and Rosary every 8 months. Most recently, Mary was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chaplets and Rosary on November 1, 2026.

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