Benedictus vs Pelican+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Benedictus
This app offers a comprehensive digital companion for traditional Catholic prayer and study. It provides daily prayers, full Latin and English Mass readings, a spiritual library, and resources for families and learning about the Latin Mass.
- Daily prayers (short & long)
- Latin & English Mass readings
- Spiritual library (ebooks/audiobooks)
- Family resources (coloring pages)
- Latin Mass formation tools
- Rosary Crusade participation
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Benedictus brings the richness of the Latin Mass and traditional Catholic prayer life to your device so you can pray, study, and grow in faith wherever you are. With daily morning and evening prayers (in both short and long formats), full Latin and English Mass readings for every day, and a wide selection of traditional Catholic resources, Benedictus is your go-to app for living the Faith in rhythm with the Church’s ancient liturgy. Key Features include: -Daily Prayers: Morning and evening prayers from the traditional Divine Office, available in short and extended versions. -Latin & English Mass Readings: Toggle easily between Latin and English for the full daily Mass texts, based on the 1962 Missale Romanum. -Spiritual Library: Access a curated collection of classic Catholic ebooks and audiobooks, including works by saints and theologians. -Family Resources: Most days include downloadable coloring pages and child-friendly reflections to engage young hearts. -Latin Mass Formation: Includes new interactive resources to help users understand and appreciate the Traditional Latin Mass more deeply. -Rosary Crusade: Join Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s global prayer effort for holy and faithful popes. -On-the-Go Access: Take your Catholic devotions and readings anywhere with this beautifully designed and easy-to-use digital companion. Whether you're a longtime attendee of the Latin Mass or a newcomer looking to deepen your prayer life, Benedictus supports your spiritual journey with daily nourishment rooted in the timeless treasures of the Church.
Pelican+
A faith-safe digital sanctuary for Traditional Catholic families, offering a personalized content library with e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts. It supports Catholic creators and provides trusted media for prayer, learning, and devotion, free from secular ads.
- Personalized content library
- Cross-device progress syncing
- E-book highlighting and note-taking
- Premium podcasts, video blogs, ebooks, audiobooks, articles
- Content for prayer, learning, and devotion
- Films, documentaries, and children's programming (coming soon)
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Pelican+ is a faith-safe digital sanctuary for Traditional Catholic families. Subscribe to get access to account-based features such as a personalized content library, picking up where you left off across devices, and e-book highlighting and note-taking as well as premium media such as podcasts, video blogs, ebooks, audiobooks, and articles to inspire prayer, learning, and devotion. Rooted in Sacred Tradition and free from secular ads or distractions, Pelican+ supports Catholic creators while providing content families can trust. With films, documentaries, and children’s programming coming soon, Pelican+ is growing into the most complete Catholic media experience—bringing beauty, reverence, and truth to your daily life. Terms of service: https://app.pelicanplus.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://app.pelicanplus.com/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pelican+ at 85% against Benedictus's 0%. Pelican+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5). Benedictus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Pelican+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Benedictus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pelican+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Benedictus's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pelican+'s.
Benedictus ships an update every 2 weeks, Pelican+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Benedictus | Pelican+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (11 ratings) | 4.9 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sophia Institute | Pious Pelican Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Benedictus
Pelican+
In-app purchases
Benedictus
No in-app purchases
Pelican+
- Monthly Basic Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
- Basic Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$199.991 Year






