# DeoQuest vs eScrivaLite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeoQuest at none against eScrivaLite's 1. DeoQuest also leads on ads (none vs shown). eScrivaLite's advantage is ratings volume (767 vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eScrivaLite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeoQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DeoQuest against 4.9 for eScrivaLite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eScrivaLite has 767 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of DeoQuest's written reviews are positive against 91% of eScrivaLite's.

DeoQuest ships an update every 3 months, eScrivaLite every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeoQuest | eScrivaLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deoquest/id939530303/reviews)** | [4.9 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escrivalite/id1396493058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **767** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michel Remerij](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449597051) | [IGRO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/733497565) |

## What reviewers say

### DeoQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deoquest/id939530303)

Explore Catholic beliefs with hundreds of questions and answers on faith, saints, and life. Pray the Rosary, follow Mass, and access daily Bible texts offline in multiple languages. Enhance your learning by scanning physical books for extra content.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of Q&A on Catholic beliefs, Offline access to all content, Prayers including the Rosary, Follow Mass and find daily Bible texts, Scan physical books for extra content, Available in 19 languages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### eScrivaLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escrivalite/id1396493058)

This app provides daily Catholic Mass gospel readings and meditations based on the writings of St. Josemaria Escriva. It aims to make understanding the Gospel easier and can be integrated into daily prayer routines. An optional premium version offers access to eight of his books.

**Highlights:** Daily gospel readings, St. Josemaria Escriva meditations, Commentaries on the Gospel, Language selection tool, Offline book downloads (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All the books and more | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for daily prayer
- 🙏 Provides spiritual guidance
- 📚 Excellent selection of writings
- 🕰️ Convenient for daily use
- 🔍 Useful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔆 Lack of dark mode option
- 🔍 Limited search capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Buttons or navigation not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search by keywords or topics
- Support for additional liturgical calendars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeoQuest free?

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

### Is eScrivaLite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeoQuest or eScrivaLite?

DeoQuest is rated higher. DeoQuest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while eScrivaLite averages 4.9 from 767 ratings.

### Do DeoQuest or eScrivaLite have ads?

eScrivaLite shows ads; DeoQuest does not.

### Which is updated more often, DeoQuest or eScrivaLite?

DeoQuest ships an update every 3 months, and eScrivaLite every 2 months. Most recently, DeoQuest was updated on October 24, 2026 and eScrivaLite on October 24, 2026.

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