Comparison

Daily Prayer PC(USA) 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

Daily Prayer PC(USA)

This app offers structured daily prayer services based on the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship. It includes psalms, readings, and prayers, with options for different prayer times and lectionary cycles. A calendar tool and advanced features allow for customization and exploration of prayer content.

Highlights
  • Daily prayer services
  • Psalms for the day
  • Daily lectionary readings
  • Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
  • Sunday and festival lectionary readings
  • Book of Confessions selections
  • Psalm praying schedule
Features
Currently charting
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Daily Prayer PC(USA) provides brief services for Daily Prayer based on the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship (WJKP, 2018), including: psalms for the day, readings from the daily lectionary, and prayers of thanksgiving and intercession. Also included are the Revised Common Lectionary readings for Sundays and festivals, a two-year cycle of selections from the PC(USA) Book of Confessions, and an eight-week schedule for praying all 150 psalms. The app provides liturgies for Morning, Midday, Evening, and Night Prayer, selecting the appropriate service and lectionary readings based on the time and date settings of your iPhone or iPad. The calendar tool allows users to find psalms, readings, and prayers for other dates. Use the clock icon to select Morning, Midday, Evening, or Night Prayer, overriding current time of day. The “advanced features” menu allows users to toggle on/off various options in the liturgy for Daily Prayer and select between two versions of the Lord’s Prayer. A brief tutorial provides information about the practice of Daily Prayer and instruction on using the app.

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!

Screenshots

Daily Prayer PC(USA)4 screens
The Catechism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Catechism at 4.9 against Daily Prayer PC(USA)'s 4.1. The Catechism also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Daily Prayer PC(USA)'s advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support 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

Daily Prayer PC(USA) costs $2.99 and The Catechism $4.99 up front. Daily Prayer PC(USA) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Daily Prayer PC(USA)'s written reviews are positive against 83% of The Catechism's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Prayer PC(USA) ships an update every 3 months, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Daily Prayer PC(USA) versus The Catechism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily Prayer PC(USA)The Catechism
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1738 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#74#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPresbyterian Church (U.S.A), A CorporationRethinkMe LTD

Customer experience

Daily Prayer PC(USA)

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative32.8%

The Catechism

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

Bugs and requests

Daily Prayer PC(USA)

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Crashes constantly
  • Opens and immediately closes
  • 8 week psalter is off by days
  • Date picker invisible in night mode
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  • Purchasing feature crashes app
  • Readings not accessible (all deselected)
  • Readings disappear while reading
  • Returns to opening scripture or shuts down
  • Gospel not showing up
  • App won't open after update
  • In-app purchases not working
  • Readings from paid content do not show
  • Install hangs on iPhone
  • Blank screen after iOS update
  • Prayers and scripture don't show up
  • Same scripture repeated daily
  • Time and day settings don't work
  • Defaults to last used time setting
  • Text too small on iPad

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update RCL coding for movable feast days
  • Bring back black background option
  • Update to new Book of Common Worship
  • Include commentary on scripture readings
  • Ability to highlight and save passages
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  • Area to take notes
  • More Bible translation choices (e.g., ESV)
  • Ability to highlight, copy, share to social apps
  • Integrate Mission Yearbook of Prayer readings
  • Add Sunday/Festival readings
  • Add Night Prayer
  • Include Sunday lections for worship planning
  • Add confessional reading
  • Add music for psalms
  • Support for multiple languages

The Catechism

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Daily Prayer PC(USA)

One-time1
  • Company of Pastors$1.99
None

The Catechism

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daily Prayer PC(USA) free?
Daily Prayer PC(USA) costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Catechism free?
The Catechism costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Daily Prayer PC(USA) or The Catechism?
The Catechism is rated higher. Daily Prayer PC(USA) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while The Catechism averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Daily Prayer PC(USA) or The Catechism have ads?
Neither Daily Prayer PC(USA) nor The Catechism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Prayer PC(USA) or The Catechism?
Daily Prayer PC(USA) ships an update every 3 months, and The Catechism every 5 days. Most recently, Daily Prayer PC(USA) was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Catechism on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, Daily Prayer PC(USA) or The Catechism?
Daily Prayer PC(USA) currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and The Catechism at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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