# myParish Classic vs LeafGnome

The clearest difference is rating: LeafGnome at 5.0 against myParish Classic's 4.1. LeafGnome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). myParish Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (744 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LeafGnome sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. myParish Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

LeafGnome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myParish Classic has 744 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myParish Classic ships an update every 2 months, LeafGnome every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myParish Classic | LeafGnome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myparish-classic/id892066479/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafgnome/id6799615634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **744** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diocesan Publications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892066482) | [Michael Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581307516) |

## What reviewers say

### myParish Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myparish-classic/id892066479)

Stay connected to your Catholic parish with daily updates, event RSVPs, and faith-building resources. Receive messages, access Mass readings, and get reminders for confession and prayer times. Manage parish contacts and view bulletins easily.

**Highlights:** Parish messages and replies, Event calendar and RSVPs, Daily Mass readings, Confession and prayer reminders, Parish contact directory, Mass times and phone silencing reminders, Online giving access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for parish info
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected
- 🙏 Useful for prayers and readings
- 💡 Great communication tool for parishes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS
- 🔍 Missing or inaccurate parish information
- 🤔 Personal information required

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect mass readings displayed
- Date of last confession not updating properly
- Divine Office not updating daily

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit prayer reminders
- Display homilies already listened to
- Include daily liturgical colors
- Make font bolder for better visibility


### LeafGnome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafgnome/id6799615634)

This app allows users to meticulously track the growth and care of all their plants, from houseplants to garden beds. Users can document planting dates, care routines, and progress with notes and photos, creating a living record of their green spaces. It also fosters a community where users can share updates, discover other gardens, and exchange ideas.

**Highlights:** Organize plants by type and space, Record planting dates and care details, Track plant growth with notes and photos, Create journal updates for plant progress, Share garden updates with a community, Discover other users' gardens, Receive activity notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafGnome Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myParish Classic free?

myParish Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LeafGnome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myParish Classic or LeafGnome?

LeafGnome is rated higher. myParish Classic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while LeafGnome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myParish Classic or LeafGnome have ads?

myParish Classic shows ads; LeafGnome does not.

### Which is updated more often, myParish Classic or LeafGnome?

myParish Classic ships an update every 2 months, and LeafGnome every 8 days. Most recently, myParish Classic was updated on October 21, 2026 and LeafGnome on October 24, 2026.

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