Comparison

Athon vs Decrease

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

Head to head
About

Athon

This app integrates Orthodox Christian practices into daily life, offering scripture readings, fasting calendars, audio Bible studies, and lives of saints. It provides a structured and devotional experience for those seeking to deepen their faith, learn about Orthodoxy, or maintain spiritual connection.

Highlights
  • Daily Orthodox Scripture readings
  • Feast and fasting calendars
  • Audio Bible studies
  • Lives of over 900 saints
  • Offline Orthodox Bible
  • Complete prayer book with audio
  • AI-powered Orthodox Q&A
Features
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Athon App brings the timeless beauty of Orthodox Christianity into your daily rhythm, right in your pocket. Whether you are discovering the faith, deepening your prayer life, or renewing your spiritual journey, Athon helps you live Orthodoxy with peace, structure, and devotion. Athon is developed with the episcopal blessing of the Romanian Orthodox Church, through His Eminence Andrei, Archbishop and Metropolitan of Cluj. The project is developed under the spiritual guidance of Father Iustin Miron, abbot of Nicula Monastery in Transylvania, and its content is reviewed by the theological committee of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Cluj. From daily Scripture readings and fasting calendars to audio Bible studies, Commentaries from the Holy Church Fathers, prayers, and lives of the saints, every element is designed to guide you closer to Christ, at home, on the road, or before rest. For catechumens, Athon becomes a gentle teacher and daily companion, helping you learn the rhythm of Orthodox life through readings, prayers, and reflections. For the faithful, it is a source of depth and stillness, uniting tradition with modern simplicity. And for those returning or newly baptized, Athon offers clarity, guidance, and the tools to grow into the fullness of the faith. Athon App includes: • Daily Orthodox Scripture readings and feast and fasting calendars • Audio Bible studies and faith-based explanations • Lives of over 900 saints • A full offline Orthodox Bible • A complete prayer book with audio • AI-powered Orthodox Q&A • A clean, reverent, and modern interface All designed to bring prayer, presence, and understanding into your hands every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Decrease

Features
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DECREASE — A Catholic & Orthodox Fasting App. "He must increase, but I must decrease." — John 3:30. Decrease is a spiritual fasting app companion for Catholics and Orthodox Christians who want to grow closer to God through the ancient discipline of fasting. Whether you're preparing for Lent, a feast day, or simply seeking to detach from the things that distract you, Decrease guides you every step of the way. FAST FROM WHAT DISTRACTS YOU Choose from 24 fasting plans rooted in Catholic and Orthodox tradition: • Food & Water • Negative Thoughts • Coffee • Alcohol • Sugar • Salty Snacks • Streaming • Video Games • Sports • Gambling • Politics • News • Social Media • Smartphone • Shopping • Money • Lateness • Laziness • Beauty & Vanity • Gossip • Foul Language • Sharp Words • Anger • Sexual Sins Plus custom Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic, and Greek Orthodox fasting options. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS A live countdown timer shows your elapsed time and percentage complete so you stay motivated every hour of your fast. SCRIPTURE & PRAYER Each fasting plan includes curated Bible verses, prayers, and spiritual reflections to keep your mind and heart anchored to God throughout the fast. FASTING JOURNAL Write your thoughts, temptations, and spiritual insights during each fast. Look back on your entries to see how God has worked through your sacrifice. HONESTY ACCOUNTABILITY When your fast ends, Decrease gently asks: "Have you really been fasting?" Honesty is the foundation of every spiritual journey — no judgment, only growth. RUN MULTIPLE FASTS Fast from coffee and social media at the same time. Track multiple simultaneous fasts from one unified dashboard. FLEXIBLE DURATIONS Choose from preset durations — 4 hours to 30 days — or set a fully custom length. You can even fast indefinitely until you feel called to stop. THE FIRST 10 DAYS ARE FREE Download Decrease and enjoy unlimited fasting for 10 days. After that, a simple subscription removes ads and unlocks all features. • Monthly: $11.99/mo • Yearly: $69.99/yr (saves 50%+) • Lifetime: $149.99 (pay once, fast forever) • Family & Friends: 5 Lifetime memberships for $199.99 "But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." — Matthew 6:17-18 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Athon4 screens
Decrease4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Athon at every 6 days against Decrease's every 2 months. Decrease's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Athon sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Decrease sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athon ships an update every 6 days, Decrease every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Athon versus Decrease: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthonDecrease
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (646 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings646 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size486 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperProduct Tech SRLWeyrich Enterprises, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Athon

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None reported

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to add personal prayer rule to daily routine
  • Offline mode for prayers and scripture reading

Decrease

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Athon

Subscriptions9
  • Athon Weekly$2.997 Days
  • 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlock Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Athon Monthly – Premium Access$6.991 Month
  • Athon Yearly - Premium 50% OFF$19.991 Year
  • Athon Yearly - Premium 25 OFF$29.991 Year
  • Athon Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Full Access – Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Athon Yearly – Premium Access$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Decrease

Subscriptions3
  • Decrease Premium Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Decrease Premium Annual$69.991 Year
  • Decrease Family & Friends Annual$174.991 Year
One-time2
  • Decrease Lifetime$149.99
  • Decrease Family Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Athon free?
Athon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decrease free?
Decrease is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Athon or Decrease have ads?
Neither Athon nor Decrease shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athon or Decrease?
Athon ships an update every 6 days, and Decrease every 2 months. Most recently, Athon was updated on October 9, 2026 and Decrease on October 5, 2026.

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