# Decrease vs Synaxis

The clearest difference is ads: Decrease at none against Synaxis's shown. Decrease also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Synaxis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decrease sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Synaxis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Decrease ships an update every 2 months, Synaxis every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decrease | Synaxis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synaxis-orthodox-calendar/id6780192283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **53** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weyrich Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445293140) | [Vytautas Jazbutis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829284015) |

## What reviewers say

### Decrease

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decrease-catholic-fasting-app/id6762350262)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Decrease Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Decrease Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Decrease Family & Friends Annual | $174.99 | per year |
| Decrease Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Decrease Family Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### Synaxis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synaxis-orthodox-calendar/id6780192283)

This app provides a reverent companion for Orthodox Christians, offering daily fasting rules, saints, readings, and prayers. It supports both New and Old calendars and includes a prayer rope feature. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced planning and tracking tools.

**Highlights:** Daily fasting rules and calendar, Saints and commemorations, Appointed daily readings, Daily prayer rule, Jesus Prayer rope, New and Old Calendar support, Home screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synaxis Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decrease free?

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

### Is Synaxis free?

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

### Do Decrease or Synaxis have ads?

Synaxis shows ads; Decrease does not.

### Which is updated more often, Decrease or Synaxis?

Decrease ships an update every 2 months, and Synaxis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Decrease was updated on October 5, 2026 and Synaxis on October 5, 2026.

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