Comparison

Examen vs Catholic Confession Guide

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

Head to head
About

Examen

Prepare for Catholic confession with a guided examination of conscience. Reflect on your choices, recognize shortcomings, and prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at your own pace. Offers private, ad-free reflection with options for adults, teens, and children.

Highlights
  • Guided examination of conscience
  • Reflections based on Ten Commandments
  • Review points for confession
  • Act of Contrition and guidance
  • Biometric protection for premium
  • Private, on-device reflections
Features
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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/

About

Catholic Confession Guide

Features
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Catholic Confession Journal helps you prepare for confession with peace, clarity, and prayer. The app includes a guided examination of conscience, a private journal for your reflections, prayers before and after confession, spiritual reminders, and a simple way to track resolutions after confession. It is designed to support your personal preparation, help you reflect honestly, and grow in grace through concrete spiritual commitments. Main features: Guided examination of conscience Clear spiritual categories Private on-device journal Daily mini examen Catholic prayers Confession and prayer reminders Spiritual resolutions and progress tracking Premium content for deeper preparation This app is a personal spiritual preparation tool. It does not replace the Sacrament of Reconciliation or guidance from a priest. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://deisyapp.appmakerpro.website/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Examen4 screens
Catholic Confession Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

Examen and Catholic Confession Guide are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Examen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Catholic Confession Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Examen versus Catholic Confession Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExamenCatholic Confession Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuilherme Magalhaes da SilvaDeisy Renteria

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Examen

Subscriptions2
  • Examen Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Examen Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Examen Lifetime Premium$19.99
3 purchases

Catholic Confession Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$49.99

Questions

Is Examen free?
Examen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catholic Confession Guide free?
Catholic Confession Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Examen or Catholic Confession Guide have ads?
Neither Examen nor Catholic Confession Guide shows ads.

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