Purgatory Prayers vs Credo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purgatory Prayers
This app offers a 30-day Catholic devotion focused on praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. It includes prayers, meditations, and explanations of indulgences, compiled from traditional Catholic sources. It's designed to be a useful tool for faithful Catholics to fulfill their charitable obligation.
- 30-day devotion for Holy Souls
- Prayers and meditations
- Explanation of indulgences
- Compiled from traditional Catholic sources
- Universal app for iPad and iPhone
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We rise to carry forward their unfinished light, actively weaving the names of our parents, children, and silent ancestors into acts of grace, ensuring that even those who walked in doubt are never left behind in the dark. Every day, countless souls wait in Purgatory—souls who died in the friendship of God, yet still need our prayers to be fully purified and enter Heaven. As Catholics, we are not only invited but obligated by charity to help them. This app was created so that you can fulfill that duty with consistency and depth. A Complete 30-Day Devotion for the Holy Souls Enter a continuous thirty-day cycle of traditional Catholic meditations drawn from the Saints, the Church Fathers, Sacred Scripture, and the Catechism. Each day includes: • A substantial meditation • Psalm 130 (De Profundis) • A weekday prayer for the Holy Souls A gold marker shows the current day of the cycle. You may also open any day at any time to pray or prepare. Everything You Need in One Place • Full listing of all thirty meditations, organized by saint and theme • Independent weekday prayers for the Holy Souls • Clear teaching on Indulgences and how to gain them for the departed • Custom reminders (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly) so you never forget • The traditional Prayer with Holy Water that can be offered daily for their relief Why This Matters Now The Church has always taught that the first eight days of November are especially powerful for the Holy Souls. But their need does not end on November 8th. They wait every day of the year. Do not wait for November. Begin today. Set a reminder. Pray the devotion. Offer the De Profundis. Gain indulgences for those who can no longer help themselves. The Holy Souls cannot pray for themselves—but they can pray for you. Every prayer you offer for them becomes a treasury of grace that returns to you a hundredfold. Download now and begin the work of mercy that the Church asks of every faithful Catholic. St. Clement ePress — Ad-free. No subscriptions. No interruptions. Only prayer.
Credo
Learn to pray in Latin through immersive lessons, sacred texts, and storytelling. This app offers a unique approach to understanding Catholic prayers and tradition, making it accessible for personal devotion and family learning.
- Immersive lessons with sacred texts
- Learn Latin through prayer and story
- Mini-games and vocabulary review
- Traditional Catholic content
- Family-friendly and homeschool use
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Credo helps Catholics pray in Latin with real understanding — not through textbook drills, but through the beauty of prayer and story. Whether you're preparing for the Latin Mass, teaching your children at home, or rediscovering the prayers of your childhood, Credo helps you grow in both understanding and devotion. WHAT MAKES CREDO DIFFERENT? * You’ll read, hear, and practice real Catholic prayers like the Pater Noster, Ave Maria, and Angelus Domini -- and come to know what each word means. * You won’t sit through boring drills or abstract rules. * Instead, you'll learn Latin the way it was passed on: through prayer, story, and repetition in context. INSIDE THE APP: * Immersive lessons built around sacred texts and storytelling * A complete Rosary, prayed bead by bead in Latin, in English, or both * Oratio Continua — a timed, meditative prayer session that moves gently from one prayer to the next, to rest in or to fall asleep to * Mini-games and reviews to reinforce vocabulary and help you memorize Latin prayers * Traditional Catholic content, thoughtfully curated * Family-friendly and perfect for homeschool use WHO IT'S FOR: * Converts and cradle Catholics alike rediscovering Latin through prayer * Traditional Catholics who want to understand the Mass more deeply * Parents and homeschoolers teaching children the language of the Church * Anyone seeking to pray with greater understanding and intention Credo is not a Latin textbook in app form. It's a formation tool -- a gentle companion for Catholics who want to pray with the saints, learn through tradition, and connect more deeply with the faith. **Download Credo and begin your journey into the sacred language of the Church today.** SUBSCRIPTION Credo Premium unlocks full access to Credo. It is available as an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://credocatholic.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://credocatholic.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Credo at Free against Purgatory Prayers's $1.99. Credo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Purgatory Prayers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads 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
Credo is free to download; Purgatory Prayers costs $1.99 up front. Credo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Purgatory Prayers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Credo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Credo has 572 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Purgatory Prayers's written reviews are positive against 75% of Credo's.
Purgatory Prayers ships an update every 5 months, Credo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purgatory Prayers | Credo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 4.9 (572 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 572 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 210 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Bil Kimes | Toggle Media, LLC |
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Purgatory Prayers
Credo
In-app purchases
Purgatory Prayers
No in-app purchases
Credo
- Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
- Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Supporter Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year







