Shrive vs Examen

Shrive is the ULTIMATE confession App for Catholics providing a variety of features for preparation of the sacrament. LOG YOUR SINS: Safely and privately record all of your sins so you will easily be able to read them off to the priest. REFLECT: Easily reflect before confession or even when in the confession like to help you make the most honest confession SEE WHEN YOUR LAST CONFESSION WAS: Shrive will automatically keep track when you go to confession. Upon first launch, it will ask you approximately when you last went to confession. Shrive also has widgets that count up to when you were last at confession. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CONFESSION: Whether this is your first or you’ve been confessing for 20 years, we understand that you may get nervous. Shrive will show you exactly what you got to say to the priest in the “Confession Time” menu including the Act of Contrition, your sins, and when your last confession was. GET CLOSER TO GOD: Logging your sins the moment you realize them will make you more likely to get to Heaven. Note: Shrive is NOT a replacement for the sacrament of reconciliation, rather it's a resource that you can use in confession to help you get closer to God.

Examen is a Catholic examination of conscience app designed to help you reflect honestly, recognize your faults, and prepare for a good confession. Choose the path that fits the moment: a brief reflection for right now, a daily review, or a complete guide for confession. Move at your own pace with clear questions and a discreet, distraction-free experience. Examen features: • A brief examen, a Daily Examen, and preparation for confession • Guided paths for adults, teens, and children • Reflections based on the Ten Commandments • A review of the points you want to confess • An Act of Contrition and practical confession guidance • Reading and accessibility features • Biometric protection for Premium features • Content in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and Polish Privacy for your inner life Your private notes and spiritual reflections stay on your device. Sensitive personal content is not sent to the cloud. Examen does not replace the Sacrament of Reconciliation or guidance from a priest. It is a companion for living conversion with greater consistency, honesty, and trust in God's mercy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/