St. Cyril Orthodox Church vs Orthodoxy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
St. Cyril Orthodox Church
This app provides information about the Orthodox Christian faith, community events, and service schedules for a specific church. It's designed for both existing members and those interested in learning about Orthodox Christianity.
- Orthodox Christian faith information
- Community life updates
- Service schedule notifications
- Information for visitors
- Learn about Orthodox Christianity
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Welcome to the St. Cyril of Jerusalem Orthodox Church App. Our App is designed to provide information about the Orthodox Christian faith, community life, and the schedule of services for St. Cyril of Jerusalem Orthodox Church, located in The Woodlands, Texas. It is intended for our church community and for those who would like to visit us or just learn about the Orthodox Christianity. The core features of the App include: 1. Information about the Orthodox Christian faith. 2. Updates on community life. 3. Notifications regarding the schedule of services. The App does not require, nor does it request, any personal information from its users to access these features.
Orthodoxy
This app supports your spiritual journey with a comprehensive collection of Orthodox Christian prayers, daily readings, and Bible study tools. It features a unique online prayer room to connect with others and provides guidance for deepening your faith and spiritual growth.
- Orthodox Bible and Daily Gospel readings
- Liturgical calendar with fasting rules
- Online prayer room for communal prayer
- Daily quotes, parables, and icons
- Lives of the Saints and Church teachings
- Ability to light candles online
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WHAT IS ORTHODOXY Orthodoxy is a beautifully designed Orthodox Christian app to support your spiritual journey. It offers the largest collection of prayers, daily Gospel readings, Bible study tools, and a unique feature to join others in online prayer. Whether you seek to deepen your faith, find peace, or grow spiritually, Orthodoxy provides the guidance and resources to help you connect with God every day. IN THE APP YOU WILL FIND: * The Orthodox Bible, Psalter, and Daily Gospel readings * A liturgical calendar with fasting rules and Church guidelines * Daily quotes, parables, and icons for inspiration * Advice on observing fasting seasons * A private notes section for your spiritual reflections * A special online prayer room — pray together anytime * A daily updated feed of articles and Orthodox news * The ability to light candles online for health or repose * Lives of the Saints, Church teachings, and much more WHY CHOOSE ORTHODOXY? This is the #1 Orthodox app, created with deep respect for the Church's teachings. All content is developed by experts in Orthodox theology — including PhDs, professors, and beloved Orthodox authors — and is based on materials from the approved Orthodox Bible. Perfect for Orthodox Christians of all ages — whether you’ve been walking in faith for years or are just beginning your journey. GOD BLESS YOU! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: St. Cyril Orthodox Church at none against Orthodoxy's 2. St. Cyril Orthodox Church also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Orthodoxy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (456 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
Both are free to download. Orthodoxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. St. Cyril Orthodox Church asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for St. Cyril Orthodox Church against 4.9 for Orthodoxy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orthodoxy has 456 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
St. Cyril Orthodox Church ships an update every 3 months, Orthodoxy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | St. Cyril Orthodox Church | Orthodoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (456 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 456 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wiktor Charytoniuk | Evgenii Statnikov |
Customer experience
St. Cyril Orthodox Church
Orthodoxy
Bugs and requests
St. Cyril Orthodox Church
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Orthodoxy
Reported bugs
2 issues- Fasting days not recognized - incorrectly labels Wednesday and Friday as non-fasting days
- Bible content incomplete - only 66 books instead of full Orthodox canon with Deuterocanonical books
Requested features
3 requests- Modern English language option
- Save and share functionality for questions, articles, and content
- Accurate fasting day calendar for Wednesday and Friday fasts
In-app purchases
St. Cyril Orthodox Church
No in-app purchases
Orthodoxy
- Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$59.99
Questions
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