Comparison

electronic Common Prayer vs The Catechism

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

Head to head
About

electronic Common Prayer

This app offers a digital version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer for the Episcopal Church, providing access to liturgies, daily offices, and lectionaries. It includes searchable indices for prayers and psalms, with features like bookmarking, sharing, and offline usability. It also offers pastoral care resources for those on the go.

Highlights
  • Interactive 1979 Book of Common Prayer
  • Daily Office and Lectionaries
  • Searchable Indices (Psalms, Collects, etc.)
  • Offline Usability
  • Bookmarking and Sharing
  • Adjustable Font Size & Dark Mode
Features
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eCP provides everything you need for personal devotion and worship planning in the Episcopal Church. This interactive version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer includes access to the liturgies, Daily Office, and associated lectionaries used in the Episcopal Church, along with calendars of Propers and Holy Days for all three lectionary cycles and Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Fully searchable indices of the Psalms, Canticles, Collects, Prefaces, and Prayers allow you to find content you are looking for quickly, and new in-app purchases will be added throughout the year. Features: •Quick and easy navigation for all texts •Bookmarking and printing functionality for meaningful passages •Social media and email sharing •Font size adjustability for easy reading •Dark Mode •Offline usability—no internet access required The app can also be an aid in pastoral care when on the road, with resources for Ministration to the Sick or Reconciliation of a Penitent. Download the app today and carry the Book of Common Prayer everywhere you go. A subscription is required to access the app. Additional in-app purchasable content is available in the Library menu. Terms of Use: https://www.cpg.org/global/privacy-policies/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cpg.org/global/about-us/privacy-policies/website-privacy-statement/

About

The Catechism

This app provides the official Anglican Church of North America catechism in a question-and-answer format. It covers core Christian doctrines and life, supported by scripture references and foundational texts. It's designed for believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith.

Highlights
  • Official Anglican Church of North America catechism
  • Question-and-answer format
  • Over 360 questions and answers
  • Scripture references included
  • Covers Christian doctrine and life
  • Accessible anytime, anywhere
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to "To Be A Christian," the Official Catechism App of the Anglican Church of North America! Catechesis, an age-old Christian practice of disciple-making, employs a straightforward question-and-answer format to teach new believers and church members the core tenets of Christianity. "To Be a Christian," authored by J. I. Packer and a team of Anglican leaders, revitalizes this often-overlooked tradition for contemporary Christians. This beloved catechism contains over 360 questions and answers, each supported by Scripture references, covering the full spectrum of Christian doctrine and life. Drawing from foundational texts such as the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, it provides clear, concise, and conversational guidance. Perfect for believers seeking to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith, the "To Be a Christian" app makes this invaluable resource accessible anytime, anywhere. Download now and start your journey of spiritual growth!

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The Catechism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Catechism at 83% against electronic Common Prayer's 24%. The Catechism also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). electronic Common Prayer's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

electronic Common Prayer is free to download; The Catechism costs $4.99 up front. electronic Common Prayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Catechism asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Catechism holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of electronic Common Prayer's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Catechism's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
electronic Common Prayer versus The Catechism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterelectronic Common PrayerThe Catechism
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.3 (91 ratings)4.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChurch Publishing Incorporated (NY)RethinkMe LTD

Customer experience

electronic Common Prayer

All ratings88 ratings
Positive23.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral14.5%
Negative61.8%

The Catechism

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

electronic Common Prayer

Reported bugs

45 issues
  • Psalm 68 missing
  • App throws back to beginning of service
  • App does not work
  • Functionality does not work after in-app purchase
  • App does not always load content
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  • App crashes often
  • Need to reboot phone to use
  • App hangs on Daily Office function
  • New version does not open
  • Full screen of blue "Loading Day"
  • Blank pages displayed
  • App freezes when trying to print
  • Subscription not recognized
  • New dark mode is difficult to read
  • Rubrics too bright in dark mode
  • Dark mode compatibility issues
  • Titles disappear in dark mode
  • No dark mode support
  • Lack of linkage between parts
  • EOW 1 clunky, no page through
  • Pages not titled
  • Hyperlink only in instructional print
  • Readings not syncing with congregations
  • Cannot copy and paste
  • Share function does not work
  • Email snippet of text only
  • Text formatting broken
  • Inconsistent line spacing
  • No quick return to Canticles
  • Thin vertical font difficult to scan
  • Aesthetics over practical function
  • Inconsistent use of rubrics, colors, italics
  • Complicated navigation
  • Font makes app unusable
  • Red letters, spacing, layout are a step backwards
  • Navigation is clunky
  • Cannot follow links and return to place
  • Intelligent navigation only in landscape
  • Significant shortcomings not addressed
  • Does not work in dark mode
  • New formatting and functionality is poor
  • Text is hard to read and bunched up
  • Functionality is confusing
  • Font on table of contents does not change in dark mode
  • App adopts Apple's dark mode setting but font doesn't change

Requested features

29 requests
  • Page numbers for BCP reference
  • Enlarge print/adjust font size
  • Background blurbs for saints
  • Return to previous location after navigation
  • Include Ordination content
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  • In-app purchase functionality
  • Update for next year's calendar
  • Fix dark mode color theme
  • Include LFF, Hymnal 1982, EOW, Weekday Eucharistic Lectionary
  • Match BCP calendar hierarchy
  • Include catechism and other documents
  • Support for dark mode
  • Table of Contents
  • Back section of BCP
  • Email lessons to readers
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Share function
  • Fix text formatting/line breaks
  • Quick return to Canticles
  • Improved readability for older eyes
  • Consistent use of rubrics/colors/italics
  • Simpler navigation
  • Bring back original version functionality
  • Refund for one-time purchasers
  • Implement Enriching Our Worship dynamically
  • Link to readings at each "A Reading" heading
  • Include other years' readings in calendar
  • Add page numbers for Altar Book use
  • Search, bookmark, email, print functionality

The Catechism

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

electronic Common Prayer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • All My Words Have Holes...$9.99
  • Daily Prayer for All Seasons$12.99
  • Ordination Rites. . .$12.99
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  • Enriching Our Worship 3$18.99
  • Enriching Our Worship 1$19.99
  • Enriching Our Worship 2$21.99
  • 2022 Book of Occasional Ser...$38.99
  • Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018$38.99
  • Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2024$48.99
None

The Catechism

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is electronic Common Prayer free?
electronic Common Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Catechism free?
The Catechism costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, electronic Common Prayer or The Catechism?
The Catechism is rated higher. electronic Common Prayer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while The Catechism averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.
Do electronic Common Prayer or The Catechism have ads?
Neither electronic Common Prayer nor The Catechism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, electronic Common Prayer or The Catechism?
electronic Common Prayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Catechism every 5 days. Most recently, electronic Common Prayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Catechism on October 5, 2026.

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