Comparison

Luther's Small Catechism vs Creeds for Life

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

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About

Luther's Small Catechism

Access the 1986 version of Luther's Small Catechism in a user-friendly app. Explore key Christian doctrines, daily prayers, and guides for Christian living. Share passages easily.

Highlights
  • 1986 Official Version
  • Multiple Translations
  • Optimized Readability
  • Easy Navigation
  • Social Sharing
Features
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Reference the official 1986 version of Luther’s Small Catechism wherever you are. This beautifully designed app makes reading and navigating the Small Catechism easy and convenient. • Multiple translations • Optimized for readability • Designed for iOS • Share via Twitter, Facebook, and email About Luther’s Small Catechism Brief, clear summaries of God’s Word allow individuals and families alike to use Luther’s Small Catechism as a powerful tool and prayer book. Though the catechism was written by Martin Luther in 1529, its question and answer format provides Christians with a timeless and easy-to-use guidebook that is applicable to all the various callings we have in life. The Small Catechism explores the Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. It also includes daily prayers, a table of duties for Christians, and a guide for Christians to use as they prepare to receive Holy Communion.

About

Creeds for Life

Features
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Read and recite the Lord's Prayer, Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, and Definition of Chalcedon. These creeds reflect the core values of the Christian faith. Put them in your pocket. Use the audio player to read the creeds in one of three distinct voice options.

Screenshots

Luther's Small Catechism4 screens
Creeds for Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Luther's Small Catechism at Free against Creeds for Life's $1.99. Luther's Small Catechism also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). Creeds for Life's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Luther's Small Catechism is free to download; Creeds for Life costs $1.99 up front. Luther's Small Catechism sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Creeds for Life asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luther's Small Catechism ships an update every 8 months, Creeds for Life every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Luther's Small Catechism versus Creeds for Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuther's Small CatechismCreeds for Life
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConcordia Publishing HouseCalvin Freitas

Bugs and requests

Luther's Small Catechism

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot connect to internet to download content
  • App purchase will not go away
  • Slide to size font has no effect
  • App crashes on iPad
  • App instantly crashes upon opening
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  • Crashes on older iOS versions
  • Problem switching between languages

Requested features

8 requests
  • Memorization aids
  • Dark mode option
  • Option for earlier English translation (1943/1965)
  • Add Korean language
  • Specify Bible translation used
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  • Add explanation to the app
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Details on app updates before downloading

Creeds for Life

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Luther's Small Catechism

One-time1
  • Catechism Explanation$7.99
None

Creeds for Life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luther's Small Catechism free?
Luther's Small Catechism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Creeds for Life free?
Creeds for Life costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luther's Small Catechism or Creeds for Life have ads?
Luther's Small Catechism shows ads; Creeds for Life does not.
Which is updated more often, Luther's Small Catechism or Creeds for Life?
Luther's Small Catechism ships an update every 8 months, and Creeds for Life every 5 months. Most recently, Luther's Small Catechism was updated on November 1, 2026 and Creeds for Life on November 5, 2026.

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