# iConfess vs Prayer Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Prayer Explorer at 5.0 against iConfess's 3.0. iConfess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prayer Explorer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iConfess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prayer Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iConfess | Prayer Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-explorer/id6774475004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blueinstinct App Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/304880823) | [Jonathan Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894387788) |

## What reviewers say

### iConfess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfess-guidebook/id6742074041)

This app guides users through the Sacrament of Confession with detailed examinations of conscience, prayers, and educational resources. It also offers guided Rosary and Litany prayers with professional narration and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided Rosary and Litany with audio narration, Comprehensive examination of conscience, Collection of Catholic prayers, Educational resources on confession, Progress tracking for prayers, Smart search for examination topics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prayer Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-explorer/id6774475004)

A free Catholic prayer and study companion offering traditional prayers, guided rosary, and a Bible reader. It features liturgical calendar information, custom prayer lists, and private, on-device data storage. Optional thanksgiving donations are available.

**Highlights:** Traditional Catholic prayers, Voice-guided Holy Rosary, Liturgical calendar, Public-domain Bible reader, Customizable prayer lists, On-device data privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light a Candle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Send a Blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Become a Patron | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iConfess free?

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

### Is Prayer Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iConfess or Prayer Explorer?

Prayer Explorer is rated higher. iConfess averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Prayer Explorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iConfess or Prayer Explorer have ads?

Neither iConfess nor Prayer Explorer shows ads.

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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.*