Comparison

PrayersPlus vs My Devotion

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

My Devotion

This app provides a digital companion for Catholic devotional practices, focusing on indulgences, purgatory, and monthly devotions. It offers tools to track progress, learn about spiritual traditions, and pray for the holy souls, making faith accessible on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Indulgence Treasures
  • Purgatory Prayer Warriors
  • Scapular Shield information
  • Monthly Devotions
  • First Friday/Saturday checklists
  • Indulgence tracker
Features
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Introducing "My Devotional Companion"—an app designed to fill the gaps in our devotional lives and bring the richness of Catholic tradition right to your fingertips. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the practices and devotions that anchor us in faith. That’s why we need to meet people where they’re at… on their phones. "My Devotional Companion" goes beyond what’s already available out there by focusing on key areas that are often overlooked or misunderstood—indulgences, purgatory, and monthly devotions. These topics are less frequently discussed from the pulpit, yet they hold immense spiritual value. Many Catholics don’t have a full understanding of these powerful practices, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the grace and opportunities they offer—especially the chance to help the holy souls in purgatory. Explore the "Indulgence Treasures" section to unlock the beautiful practice of indulgences, track your progress with customizable checklists, and make the most of the graces offered by the Church. In the "Purgatory Prayer Warriors" section, learn how you can aid the holy souls, dispel common myths about purgatory, and find resources to teach your children to pray for those in need. The "Scapular Shield" offers detailed information on each type of Scapular, their history, promises, and the daily commitments they invite you to make. We’ve made it simple to stay on track with your spiritual goals, offering tools like the First Friday and First Saturday checklists, and even an indulgence tracker to ensure you’re making the most of every opportunity for grace. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, "My Devotional Companion" is there to support your journey in faith. Download "My Devotional Companion" today and bring the beauty of Catholic devotions into your everyday life. **Features Include:** - Monthly Devotions: Participate in the Church’s beautiful tradition of monthly devotions, each with its own prayers, reflections, and practices to help you grow in holiness. First Friday, First Saturday, and Indulgence Opportunity Checklists: Stay on track with your devotions through interactive checklists designed to help you fulfill the necessary spiritual acts for these powerful devotions. - Indulgence Treasures: Easily access indulgence opportunities and discover how you can help the souls in Purgatory through spiritual works of mercy. - Purgatory Prayer Warriors: Unite with fellow Catholics in prayer for the holy souls, learning the power of prayer and indulgences for those in need. - Scapular Shield: Explore the rich history and spiritual benefits of the different scapulars, including the Brown Scapular, and stay faithful to the promises attached.

Screenshots

PrayersPlus4 screens
My Devotion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Devotion at Free against PrayersPlus's $2.99. My Devotion also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). PrayersPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On ratings volume, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Devotion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of PrayersPlus's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Devotion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrayersPlus ships an update every 3 months, My Devotion daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PrayersPlus versus My Devotion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayersPlusMy Devotion
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBil KimesGina Zannetti

Customer experience

PrayersPlus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

My Devotion

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PrayersPlus

No in-app purchases

None

My Devotion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrayersPlus free?
PrayersPlus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Devotion free?
My Devotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrayersPlus or My Devotion?
My Devotion is rated higher. PrayersPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while My Devotion averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PrayersPlus or My Devotion have ads?
Neither PrayersPlus nor My Devotion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrayersPlus or My Devotion?
PrayersPlus ships an update every 3 months, and My Devotion daily. Most recently, PrayersPlus was updated on September 14, 2026 and My Devotion on September 10, 2026.

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