# Sanctus vs Cephas

The clearest difference is rating: Cephas at 5.0 against Sanctus's 3.0. Cephas also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Sanctus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cephas sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sanctus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cephas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Sanctus ships an update fortnightly, Cephas daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanctus | Cephas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctus-catholic-latin/id6762307760/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cephas/id6766582355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shark Belly Industries, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893746911) | [JEFFREY DANIEL LESSARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879579540) |

## What reviewers say

### Sanctus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctus-catholic-latin/id6762307760)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for traditional Catholic devotion. It includes a Latin Mass guide, Holy Rosary tracker, prayers, scripture readings, a liturgical calendar, and saint biographies, all accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Traditional Latin Mass guide, Holy Rosary with bead tracking, 100+ traditional prayers, 1962 liturgical calendar, Saints of the day, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cephas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cephas/id6766582355)

Explore the New Testament chronologically with daily Catholic readings, historical context, and curated Christian art. Delve into the story of the Church's inheritance and the voices of its commentators. This app offers a contemplative reading experience for serious Christian study.

**Highlights:** Linear New Testament narrative, Daily Catholic liturgical readings, Paired Christian art masterpieces, Historical context and timelines, Modules on Church inheritance (saints, apparitions), Commentary from Church Doctors and historians, Art commentary essays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Padre Pio | $4.99 | one-time |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Sacred Heart Devotion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Art Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Art Commentary Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Voices and Witness | $14.99 | one-time |
| Art Commentary | $14.99 | one-time |
| Voices and Witness + Art Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanctus free?

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

### Is Cephas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sanctus or Cephas?

Cephas is rated higher. Sanctus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cephas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sanctus or Cephas have ads?

Neither Sanctus nor Cephas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sanctus or Cephas?

Sanctus ships an update fortnightly, and Cephas daily. Most recently, Sanctus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cephas on October 14, 2026.

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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.*