# MediaTrix Catholic vs Salt + Light Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Salt + Light Plus at 4.8 against MediaTrix Catholic's 4.0. Salt + Light Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). MediaTrix Catholic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Salt + Light Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MediaTrix Catholic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Salt + Light Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salt + Light Plus has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MediaTrix Catholic ships an update every 33 months, Salt + Light Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MediaTrix Catholic | Salt + Light Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediatrix-catholic/id6443848279/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-plus-light-plus/id6504541135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mediatrix SC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649954563) | [Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/526760215) |

## What reviewers say

### MediaTrix Catholic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediatrix-catholic/id6443848279)

Access Catholic news, opinion, and apologetics through podcasts, blogs, and broadcasts. Features content from various contributors on faith, prophecy, literature, culture, and more.

**Highlights:** Catholic podcasts, Blogs on Catholic topics, News and opinion, Apologetics content, Biblical prophecy discussions, Catholic literature and culture, Diocesan activities updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Salt + Light Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-plus-light-plus/id6504541135)

Access a library of Catholic TV shows, documentaries, and live Mass. Stream uplifting content, manage your viewing, and nourish your faith on demand.

**Highlights:** Watch Daily TV Mass, Award-winning documentaries, Devotional content, New episode alerts, Continue watching feature, Usage monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SL Plus Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| SL Plus Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MediaTrix Catholic free?

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

### Is Salt + Light Plus free?

Salt + Light Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MediaTrix Catholic or Salt + Light Plus?

Salt + Light Plus is rated higher. MediaTrix Catholic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Salt + Light Plus averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do MediaTrix Catholic or Salt + Light Plus have ads?

Salt + Light Plus shows ads; MediaTrix Catholic does not.

### Which is updated more often, MediaTrix Catholic or Salt + Light Plus?

MediaTrix Catholic ships an update every 33 months, and Salt + Light Plus every 3 months. Most recently, MediaTrix Catholic was updated on October 13, 2026 and Salt + Light Plus on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*