Comparison

Penny Catechism vs Credo

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

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About

Penny Catechism

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The Penny Catechism with catechesis and scripture studies ( _Jubilee of Hope 2025 edition_ ) The online version of the Penny Catechism, which is a famous Catholic catechism booklet that was widely used in the 19th and 20th centuries. It covers the basics of Catholic doctrine, including the Creed, the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, and prayer. It's written in simple language, making it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Penny Catechism played a significant role in shaping Catholic education and devotion. It helped to standardize Catholic teaching and provided a clear, concise summary of Catholic doctrine. Hence, the *365 READINGS* in the Archdiocese of Benin City finds it worthy to reintroduce and make it accessible to all via online. It is presented in a question-and-answer format, making it easy for users to understand, and a quick test at the end of each section. The aim of the Penny Catechism, which was part of a broader Catholic Revival movement that sought to reinvigorate Catholic faith and practice and greater hope for all in their uncertainties.

About

Credo

Learn to pray in Latin through immersive lessons, sacred texts, and storytelling. This app offers a unique approach to understanding Catholic prayers and tradition, making it accessible for personal devotion and family learning.

Highlights
  • Immersive lessons with sacred texts
  • Learn Latin through prayer and story
  • Mini-games and vocabulary review
  • Traditional Catholic content
  • Family-friendly and homeschool use
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Credo helps Catholics pray in Latin with real understanding — not through textbook drills, but through the beauty of prayer and story. Whether you're preparing for the Latin Mass, teaching your children at home, or rediscovering the prayers of your childhood, Credo helps you grow in both understanding and devotion. WHAT MAKES CREDO DIFFERENT? * You’ll read, hear, and practice real Catholic prayers like the Pater Noster, Ave Maria, and Angelus Domini -- and come to know what each word means. * You won’t sit through boring drills or abstract rules. * Instead, you'll learn Latin the way it was passed on: through prayer, story, and repetition in context. INSIDE THE APP: * Immersive lessons built around sacred texts and storytelling * A complete Rosary, prayed bead by bead in Latin, in English, or both * Oratio Continua — a timed, meditative prayer session that moves gently from one prayer to the next, to rest in or to fall asleep to * Mini-games and reviews to reinforce vocabulary and help you memorize Latin prayers * Traditional Catholic content, thoughtfully curated * Family-friendly and perfect for homeschool use WHO IT'S FOR: * Converts and cradle Catholics alike rediscovering Latin through prayer * Traditional Catholics who want to understand the Mass more deeply * Parents and homeschoolers teaching children the language of the Church * Anyone seeking to pray with greater understanding and intention Credo is not a Latin textbook in app form. It's a formation tool -- a gentle companion for Catholics who want to pray with the saints, learn through tradition, and connect more deeply with the faith. **Download Credo and begin your journey into the sacred language of the Church today.** SUBSCRIPTION Credo Premium unlocks full access to Credo. It is available as an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://credocatholic.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://credocatholic.app/privacy

Screenshots

Penny Catechism4 screens
Credo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Credo at 4.9 against Penny Catechism's 1.0. Credo also leads on ratings volume (574 vs 1). Penny Catechism's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Credo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Penny Catechism asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Credo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Credo has 574 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Penny Catechism versus Credo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenny CatechismCredo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (574 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1574 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB185 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperEdward EmwantaToggle Media, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Penny Catechism

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Credo

Subscriptions7
  • Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Supporter Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Penny Catechism free?
Penny Catechism is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Credo free?
Credo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Penny Catechism or Credo?
Credo is rated higher. Penny Catechism averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Credo averages 4.9 from 574 ratings.
Do Penny Catechism or Credo have ads?
Neither Penny Catechism nor Credo shows ads.

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