iConfess vs Examen

Prepare for a good confession, pray the Rosary, and keep a private record of your spiritual life — all in one calm, beautiful app. Your confession stays between you and God. Everything you write in iConfess is kept only on your device, encrypted. Never uploaded, never shared, never seen by anyone else. No account, no cloud, no tracking, no ads. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All data stays on your iPhone or iPad, encrypted • Face ID / Touch ID lock, asked when you open the app or return after 30 seconds • Optional app password • Passphrase-protected backup file that you save wherever you choose — iConfess never uploads it • No accounts, no analytics, no tracking EXAMINE YOUR CONSCIENCE • My Focus Areas — the struggles you chose to watch, always first • Daily Examination — a few honest questions for each day, with Confess and Focus buttons • Ten Commandments — a thorough examination, commandment by commandment • Other Examinations — capital sins, precepts of the Church, theological virtues, sins of omission • Add your own in your own words — it goes straight to My list • Personal notes on any question CONFESS • My list gathers everything you want to confess • Step-by-step Guide: what to say and what to expect • Finish confession to log the priest's advice, your penance and resolutions — your list clears itself • Penance reminder with links to the prayers you were given PRAY • Guided Holy Rosary with audio — all four mystery sets, today's mysteries suggested • Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary with audio • Background audio with lock screen controls • Prayers before, during and after confession, and everyday prayers • Favorites at the top for the prayers you bookmark JOURNAL • Confession log with dates, advice and penance • Resolutions — grouped into Working on and Kept • My Notes and Saved prayers and readings LEARN • What confession is, how to go, and how to make a good examination • Clear, faithful explanations of mortal and venial sin DESIGNED FOR YOU • Soft, readable design in light and dark mode • iPad sidebar layout • Works fully offline Free. No ads. Made with love for the faithful. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins." — 1 John 1:9

Prepare for Catholic confession with a guided examination of conscience that's clear, personal, and private. Examen helps you reflect on your choices, recognize where you've fallen short, and prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Take a quick examen, review your day, or follow a more detailed path before confession—all at your own pace. WHAT YOU'LL FIND • Guided questions for adults, teens, and children • Catholic reflections based on the Ten Commandments • A review of the points you want to bring to confession • The Act of Contrition and practical confession guidance • Reading and accessibility options • Biometric protection for Premium features YOUR REFLECTIONS STAY PRIVATE Personal notes and spiritual reflections remain on your device, rather than being uploaded to the cloud. Enjoy a discreet, ad-free space for honest reflection. START WITH A FREE EXAMEN A basic examination of conscience is free. More detailed guided examinations and additional features are available with Premium; purchase options are explained in the app. Available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Polish. Examen supports your spiritual preparation; it does not replace sacramental confession or advice from a priest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/