# Catholic Answers vs Catechism Quest

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Catholic Answers at 2.3K against Catechism Quest's 4. Catholic Answers also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Catechism Quest's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Catholic Answers against 5.0 for Catechism Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catholic Answers has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Catholic Answers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catechism Quest's.

Catholic Answers ships an update monthly, Catechism Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catholic Answers | Catechism Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-answers/id971611664/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catechism-quest/id6755321893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catholic Answers](https://appshunter.io/developer/971611663) | [JOHN THOMAS VONDRASHEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853159613) |

## What reviewers say

### Catholic Answers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-answers/id971611664)

Access comprehensive Catholic teachings, articles, and Q&As in a user-friendly interface. Stream or download audio and video content, and engage with popular Catholic apologetics podcasts. This app helps users deepen their understanding and confidence in explaining and defending the Catholic faith.

**Highlights:** Stream and download audio/video, Searchable articles and Q&As, Catholic apologetics podcasts, Offline playback, Content saving and tagging, Live call-in for radio show

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Faith-strengthening
- 🧠 Excellent apologetics
- 🤝 Helpful for conversion
- 📚 Great for learning
- 🙌 Life-changing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Search issues
- 💾 Download management problems
- 🌙 Dark mode issues
- 🚗 No CarPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete downloaded episodes
- Inconsistent behavior when sorting by date
- App not working on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add Bible Navigator feature
- Ability to view articles like website
- Improved search and filtering options
- Better download management and deletion
- CarPlay support


### Catechism Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catechism-quest/id6755321893)

Explore and understand Catholic teachings through an engaging, guided journey. Test your knowledge with adaptive quizzes, track your spiritual formation progress, and access thoughtful readings. This app is designed for individuals, families, and catechists seeking a deeper connection with their faith.

**Highlights:** Curated learning pathways, Adaptive quizzes and assessments, Progress tracking, Scripture and tradition connections, Thoughtful readings and reflections, Beautifully designed interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catholic Answers free?

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

### Is Catechism Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Catholic Answers or Catechism Quest?

Catechism Quest is rated higher. Catholic Answers averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Catechism Quest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Catholic Answers or Catechism Quest have ads?

Neither Catholic Answers nor Catechism Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catholic Answers or Catechism Quest?

Catholic Answers ships an update monthly, and Catechism Quest every 3 months. Most recently, Catholic Answers was updated on October 26, 2026 and Catechism Quest on October 24, 2026.

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