Comparison

PrayersPlus vs Credo

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

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.

Highlights
  • Immersive lessons with sacred texts
  • Learn Latin through prayer and story
  • Mini-games and vocabulary review
  • Traditional Catholic content
  • Family-friendly and homeschool use
Features
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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

Screenshots

PrayersPlus4 screens
Credo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Credo at Free against PrayersPlus's $2.99. Credo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (548 vs 5). PrayersPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Credo is free to download; PrayersPlus costs $2.99 up front. Credo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PrayersPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Credo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Credo has 548 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of PrayersPlus's written reviews are positive against 80% of Credo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrayersPlus ships an update every 3 months, Credo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PrayersPlus versus Credo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayersPlusCredo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.9 (548 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5548 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB185 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBil KimesToggle Media, LLC

Customer experience

PrayersPlus

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

Credo

All ratings548 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

PrayersPlus

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Credo

Subscriptions5
  • Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Supporter Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PrayersPlus free?
PrayersPlus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Credo free?
Credo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrayersPlus or Credo?
Credo is rated higher. PrayersPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Credo averages 4.9 from 548 ratings.
Do PrayersPlus or Credo have ads?
Neither PrayersPlus nor Credo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrayersPlus or Credo?
PrayersPlus ships an update every 3 months, and Credo every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrayersPlus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Credo on October 12, 2026.

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