Comparison

PrayersPlus vs IU Collects

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

Head to head
About

PrayersPlus

This app offers a comprehensive collection of Catholic prayers, devotions, and liturgical resources. It features a liturgical calendar with feast day alerts, prayers in English and Latin, the complete Book of Psalms, and guidance on indulgences. Designed for a focused prayer life, it provides a serene, ad-free experience with sacred art.

Highlights
  • Liturgical calendar with feast day alerts
  • Prayers in English and Latin
  • Complete Book of Psalms
  • Guidance on indulgences
  • Traditional litanies
  • Novus Ordo Mass responses
  • Stations of the Cross
Features
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PrayersPlus from St Clement ePress is a universal iOS app features AD-FREE, NON-SUBSCRIPTION Catholic Devotional App. Features include: 12-Month liturgical Calendar plus includes feast day alerts (AND detailed descriptions about each feast) for every important feast of the liturgical year. PrayersPlus offers a rich, serene Catholic prayer experience, combining comprehensive traditional content in both English and Latin with beautiful sacred art non-profit app. It is designed to support a deep, focused prayer life always in fidelity to Church teaching. Core Devotions & Resources Blessed Sacrament Devotion: Dedicated sections with prayers for adoration, thanksgiving, reparation, and petition. Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary: Specific devotions for these central aspects of Catholic spirituality. Prayers in English and Latin: All prayers are presented in both languages, connecting users to the universal and traditional Church. The Complete Book of Psalms: The full psalter is included, with a distinct section for the seven Penitential Psalms (Psalms 6, 31, 37, 50, 101, 129, and 142) for deeper reflection and reverence. Traditional Litanies: A collection of approved litanies, many of which carry partial or plenary indulgences. Guidance on Indulgences The app includes a complete, detailed section explaining the nature of indulgences and the specific requirements for gaining them. This helps users fully benefit from the Church's treasury of merits. Liturgy & Formation Novus Ordo Mass Responses: English and Latin responses for following along with the ordinary form of the Mass. Stations of the Cross: A guide for this traditional Lenten devotion. Marian Novena Prayers: Various novenas to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All Doctors of the Church: Detailed information on these exemplary saints and their teachings, offering rich spiritual reading and inspiration. A Serene Environment for Prayer The app is enriched with classic sacred art and provides a focused environment free from distractions. As a non-profit offering, PrayersPlus is modestly priced with no hidden fees or advertisements, ensuring your prayer time is uninterrupted and peaceful.

About

IU Collects

Features
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A new mobile app for all collections at Indiana University that will enhance and augment the in-person experience for visitors to the galleries and exhibits at McCalla. University Collections hopes that this app will help you plan your visit to McCalla, discover more about the galleries, and link to more information from all of IU's collections!

Screenshots

PrayersPlus4 screens
IU Collects3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IU Collects at Free against PrayersPlus's $2.99. IU Collects also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

IU Collects is free to download; PrayersPlus costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrayersPlus ships an update every 3 months, IU Collects every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PrayersPlus versus IU Collects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayersPlusIU Collects
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBil KimesIndiana University

In-app purchases

None

PrayersPlus

No in-app purchases

None

IU Collects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrayersPlus free?
PrayersPlus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IU Collects free?
IU Collects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrayersPlus or IU Collects have ads?
Neither PrayersPlus nor IU Collects shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrayersPlus or IU Collects?
PrayersPlus ships an update every 3 months, and IU Collects every 5 months. Most recently, PrayersPlus was updated on November 6, 2026 and IU Collects on November 9, 2026.

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