Comparison

Laudate vs CHATechism

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Laudate

This comprehensive Catholic app offers daily Mass readings, the Liturgy of Hours, and multiple versions of the Rosary and Chaplet. It includes the New American Bible, Catechism, confession guides, and Vatican documents, with offline Bible access and daily prayer verses.

Highlights
  • Daily Mass Readings & Reflections
  • Liturgy of Hours
  • Interactive Rosary & Chaplets
  • New American Bible (Offline)
  • Catechism of Catholic Church
  • Confession Guides
  • Vatican Documents
Features
Currently charting
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The most popular and most comprehensive free Catholic App. Available in English, Español, Português, Française, Deutsch, Nederlands, Slovenský, Italiano, Bahasa, Polski, Slovenski, Hrvatski, Việt, 简体, 繁體, Filipino and Românesc. Daily Mass Readings (with Saint of the Day and Reflections). Liturgy of Hours, Latin Liturgy of Hours, Latin Mass, New American Bible, interactive Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Seven Sorrows Rosary, Chaplet of St. Michael, Franciscan Crown Rosary, Latin Rosary, Latin Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Servite Rosary, Chaplet of Sacred Heart, Chaplet of Holy Spirit, Chaplet of St Joseph, Chaplet of St Mary Magdalene, multiple Stations of the Cross, searchable prayers and latin prayers with English translation. Douay-Rheims Challoner Bible for offline use. Daily Prayer and Daily Bible Verse. Multiple podcasts for daily meditations and Rosary. Catechism of Catholic Church with ability to bookmark and share. My Prayers lets you store your own prayers and move them between iPad and iPhone. 5 Confession apps for different groups, guides through sacrament of reconciliation. Vatican documents: 2nd Vatican Council, Code of Canon Law. Daily Mass live video stream and more....

About

CHATechism

Explore Catholic teachings with an AI-powered tool. Get sourced answers to questions on scripture, theology, and more. Features daily readings, saint profiles, guided studies, and collaborative learning spaces.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Catholic Q&A with citations
  • Daily Mass readings and reflections
  • Saint of the Day profiles
  • AI-guided structured studies
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church exploration
  • Saved content and notes
  • Collaborative study rooms
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Bring your questions. Follow the sources. CHATechism is an AI-powered tool for exploring and learning about the Catholic faith. Ask about Scripture, Church teaching, prayer, morality, saints, sacraments, or everyday faith—and explore the sources behind the answers. Built specifically for Catholic learning, CHATechism uses AI to provide conversational answers grounded in Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, papal writings, ecumenical councils, and other Catholic resources. Citations, when available, help you examine the sources and deepen your understanding. ASK, EXPLORE, AND LEARN • Catholic AI Questions & Answers Ask naturally, explore difficult questions, and continue with follow-up conversations. Use source citations to examine the teachings behind an answer. • Daily Mass Readings & Reflections Read the daily Mass readings and explore AI-generated reflections to support prayer, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of Scripture. • Saint of the Day Discover saints from across Church history, learn about their witness, and reflect on their spiritual example. • Daily Word Enjoy a daily word puzzle inspired by the Catholic faith, with helpful hints and results you can share with friends. • Guided Studies Explore Catholic topics through structured, AI-guided studies with questions and interactive exploration designed to deepen understanding and retention. • Catechism Chat Browse the Catechism of the Catholic Church and explore its teachings through focused, AI-guided conversations. • Saved Content & Notes Save reflections, sources, studies, notes, and conversations so you can return to what matters to you. • Study Rooms Learn with others through shared study spaces, discussion, resources, and collaborative Catholic formation. FOR WHEREVER YOU ARE IN YOUR FAITH JOURNEY Whether you’re entering the Church, preparing to teach, returning to the faith, or exploring a question you’ve carried for years, CHATechism offers a welcoming place to begin—and sources to help you go deeper. Designed for Catholics, catechumens, students, teachers, clergy, ministry leaders, families, and anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CHATechism is an AI-powered educational tool. AI-generated answers and reflections may contain errors or incomplete information. Review cited sources and seek guidance from qualified clergy when appropriate. CHATechism does not replace official Church teaching, pastoral care, or professional counseling. Terms of Use: https://chatechism.ai/static/legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://chatechism.ai/static/legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Laudate4 screens
CHATechism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CHATechism at 5.0 against Laudate's 4.0. CHATechism also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Laudate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CHATechism sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Laudate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CHATechism holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laudate has 3.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Laudate's written reviews are positive against 100% of CHATechism's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laudate ships an update every 3 weeks, CHATechism fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Laudate versus CHATechism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaudateCHATechism
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3.8K ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAycka SoftChatechism LLC

Customer experience

Laudate

All ratings3,764 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews428 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.0%

CHATechism

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Laudate

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent Crashes
  • Daily Readings and Prayers Not Loading
  • Latin Mass Content Disabled
  • Popup Issues Blocking Content

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline Access to Content
  • Improved Bookmarking and Prayer List Management
  • Dedicated Children's Version
  • Dark Mode Option
  • Better Integration with Latin Mass
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  • Ability to Rewind and Replay Podcasts
  • Improved Translations for Non-English Users
  • More Comprehensive Examination of Conscience

CHATechism

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Laudate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CHATechism

Subscriptions2
  • Blessed$4.991 Month
  • Canonized$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Laudate free?
Laudate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHATechism free?
CHATechism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Laudate or CHATechism?
CHATechism is rated higher. Laudate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while CHATechism averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Laudate or CHATechism have ads?
CHATechism shows ads; Laudate does not.
Which is updated more often, Laudate or CHATechism?
Laudate ships an update every 3 weeks, and CHATechism fortnightly. Most recently, Laudate was updated on October 26, 2026 and CHATechism on October 25, 2026.

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