Comparison

MediaTrix Catholic vs Catholic Readings & Reflection

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

Head to head
About

MediaTrix Catholic

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
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The MediaTrix podcasts, blogs and broadcasts present news, opinion, and apologetics from a Catholic Perspective. Serving the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, contributors include: Faith and Family from dads.org with host, Steve Wood Luke 21, a podcast about Biblical Prophesy with Steve Wood Joseph Pearce. blogs about Catholic Literature Fr. Dwight Longenecker, blogs about Catholic Culture Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, blogs about Church Liturgy Family Honor, podcasts on Chastity & Theology of the Body Joe Galloway, podcasts about Stewardship and Giving Bishop’s Corner, podcasts about diocesan offices & activities Catholic Radio in SC, broadcast about Catholic Apologetics More, podcasts and blogs from Knights, AOH, & much more.

About

Catholic Readings & Reflection

Access daily Mass readings, insightful reflections, and a collection of Catholic prayers and Psalms. This app serves as a daily devotional companion, designed to deepen your faith and provide spiritual guidance.

Highlights
  • Daily Mass Readings
  • Inspiring Reflections
  • Catholic Prayers
  • Uplifting Psalms
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Daily Devotional Companion
Features
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Discover a deeper connection with your faith every day. Our app brings you daily Mass readings, meaningful reflections, powerful Catholic prayers, uplifting Psalms, a guided Rosary, daily novenas, and the lives of the saints — all in one place. Whether you are seeking inspiration, spiritual guidance, or a quiet moment of peace, this app is designed to support and strengthen your daily walk with God. Key Features: - Daily Mass Readings – Stay connected to the Church through the official daily readings and reflect on God's word each day. - Inspiring Reflections – Gain deeper insight with thoughtful reflections that help you apply Scripture to your daily life. - Catholic Prayers – Access a rich collection of traditional and beloved Catholic prayers for every occasion. - Powerful Psalms – Find comfort, strength, and encouragement through a curated selection of Psalms perfect for prayer and meditation. - Pray the Rosary – Follow a guided, personalized Rosary with a choice of mystery packs, step by step. - Guided Novenas – Walk through 9-day novenas with daily reminders and progress tracking, so you never lose the thread of your intention. - Lives of the Saints – Discover the Saint of the Day, their biography, feast day, and patronage, and find the patron saint connected to your journey. Designed for Catholics around the world, this app serves as your daily devotional companion — simple to use, accessible anytime, and rooted in the teachings of the Church. Grow spiritually, reflect deeply, and find peace wherever you are. Download today and bring the Word of God into your daily life with just a few taps. Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://catholicdailyreading.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MediaTrix Catholic3 screens
Catholic Readings & Reflection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MediaTrix Catholic at none against Catholic Readings & Reflection's 2. MediaTrix Catholic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Catholic Readings & Reflection's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (100 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Catholic Readings & Reflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MediaTrix Catholic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MediaTrix Catholic against 4.9 for Catholic Readings & Reflection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catholic Readings & Reflection has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaTrix Catholic ships an update every 33 months, Catholic Readings & Reflection every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MediaTrix Catholic versus Catholic Readings & Reflection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaTrix CatholicCatholic Readings & Reflection
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMediatrix SC Inc.Softnergy Limited

Customer experience

MediaTrix Catholic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Catholic Readings & Reflection

All ratings99 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MediaTrix Catholic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Catholic Readings & Reflection

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month Plan$4.991 Month
  • 12-Month Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MediaTrix Catholic free?
MediaTrix Catholic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catholic Readings & Reflection free?
Catholic Readings & Reflection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MediaTrix Catholic or Catholic Readings & Reflection?
MediaTrix Catholic is rated higher. MediaTrix Catholic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Catholic Readings & Reflection averages 4.9 from 100 ratings.
Do MediaTrix Catholic or Catholic Readings & Reflection have ads?
Neither MediaTrix Catholic nor Catholic Readings & Reflection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaTrix Catholic or Catholic Readings & Reflection?
MediaTrix Catholic ships an update every 33 months, and Catholic Readings & Reflection every 9 days. Most recently, MediaTrix Catholic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Catholic Readings & Reflection on November 8, 2026.

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