# Православие vs Благо

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Благо at none against Православие's 3. Благо also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Православие's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Православие sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Благо asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Православие against 4.8 for Благо. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Православие has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Православие's written reviews are positive against 100% of Благо's.

Православие ships an update weekly, Благо every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Православие | Благо |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6446929047/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6738692262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgenii Statnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247914593) | [ANDREY KROKHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498749621) |

## What reviewers say

### Православие

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6446929047)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of Orthodox Christian resources, including the Bible, daily readings, a liturgical calendar, prayers, and spiritual guidance. It facilitates online communal prayer and provides insights into fasting and traditions. Content is verified by theological experts.

**Highlights:** Bible, Psalter, and Gospel readings, Orthodox calendar with saints and services, Daily quotes, parables, and icons, Fasting and tradition guidance, Online communal prayer section, Articles and news on Orthodox faith, Online candle lighting for health or repose

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка на месяц | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка на год | $22.99 | per year |
| Пожизненный доступ | $59.99 | one-time |


### Благо

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6738692262)

Connect with fellow Orthodox Christians in a dedicated social network. Share your faith, engage in group chats, and discover inspiring content. This app provides a safe space to deepen your spiritual journey and build community.

**Highlights:** Group chats, Personal profile with photos, Share faith and publications, Discover inspiring content, Find like-minded friends, Spiritual community

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Православие free?

Православие is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Благо free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Православие or Благо?

Православие is rated higher. Православие averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Благо averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Православие or Благо have ads?

Neither Православие nor Благо shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Православие or Благо?

Православие ships an update weekly, and Благо every 2 weeks. Most recently, Православие was updated on November 3, 2026 and Благо on October 30, 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.*