# Pocket Rosary vs Catholic Dashboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catholic Dashboard at none against Pocket Rosary's 3. Catholic Dashboard also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Pocket Rosary's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Rosary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Catholic Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket Rosary against 5.0 for Catholic Dashboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Rosary has 157 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pocket Rosary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catholic Dashboard's.

Pocket Rosary ships an update every 20 months, Catholic Dashboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Rosary | Catholic Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rosary/id808485912/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-dashboard/id6743659552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tercaet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322756856) | [Nicole Coppola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803851811) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Rosary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rosary/id808485912)

This app offers a digital substitute for Rosary beads, providing the essential prayers and mysteries to aid in meditation. It's designed for users who want to focus on their spiritual practice without physical tools. Available in multiple languages for a wider audience.

**Highlights:** Digital Rosary beads substitute, Includes essential prayers, Features Rosary mysteries, Focus on spiritual meditation, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ No distractions, just the rosary
- 👆 Swipe to advance beads
- 🎯 Bible verses for each mystery
- 🙏 Custom prayers at the end

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Limited accent color options
- 🗣️ No narrated feature
- ❓ Some older reviews mention glitches resolved by reinstallation
- 🔊 Vibrations can be annoying (can be adjusted)

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on sorrowful mysteries (resolved by reinstallation/cellular data)
- Vibrations can be annoying (adjustable in settings)

**Requested features**

- Allow users to change accent color
- Include audio for younger children to follow along
- Update Apostle's Creed to reflect current Catholic Mass usage
- Add more language options (French, Esperanto)
- Spanish language option


### Catholic Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-dashboard/id6743659552)

This app provides daily Catholic essentials based on the US liturgical calendar. Access Mass readings, the Liturgy of the Hours, and optional memorials and feasts. Easily navigate to any date to stay connected with your faith.

**Highlights:** Daily Mass readings, Liturgy of the Hours, Optional memorials and feasts, Date navigation (past, present, future), US liturgical calendar support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Rosary free?

Pocket Rosary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catholic Dashboard free?

Catholic Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Rosary or Catholic Dashboard?

Catholic Dashboard is rated higher. Pocket Rosary averages 4.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Catholic Dashboard averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pocket Rosary or Catholic Dashboard have ads?

Neither Pocket Rosary nor Catholic Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Rosary or Catholic Dashboard?

Pocket Rosary ships an update every 20 months, and Catholic Dashboard every 5 months. Most recently, Pocket Rosary was updated on November 6, 2026 and Catholic Dashboard on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*