12 Best Catholic Apps RIGHT NOW
Personally Tested & Reviewed
By Seminarian Giuseppe Njualem | Updated: January 2025
Finding the right Catholic apps can transform your spiritual journey. After testing dozens of apps as a seminarian and tech enthusiast, I’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to the absolute best Catholic apps available right now.
Whether you’re looking for prayer companions, Bible study tools, or ways to find Mass times, this guide covers everything you need to deepen your faith in the digital age.
BEST HANDY CATHOLIC APPS
1. Catholic Confession Guide
Overview
Catholic Confession Guide is a web-based tool that helps Catholics prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Created by Bidding Prayers, this interactive examination of conscience guides users through a comprehensive series of questions based on the Ten Commandments, helping them identify and record their sins before confession.
Best For
- Catholics preparing for confession
- Those who haven’t been to confession in a while
- People wanting a thorough examination of conscience
- Those who prefer structured spiritual preparation
Key Features
- Interactive question-based interface
- Progress tracking system
- Downloadable PDF of recorded sins
- Complete confession guide
- Prayer references included
✅ Pros
- Comprehensive Ten Commandments examination
- Clear, step-by-step guidance
- Automatically generates printable guide
- No account required – maintains privacy
- Free to use
- Works on any device with browser
❌ Cons
- Requires internet connection
- Cannot save progress between sessions
- Limited to English language
- Web-only platform (no native app)
Platforms: Web (iOS/Android via browser)
2. Patron Saint Finder
Overview
The Patron Saint Finder is a specialized web application designed to help Catholics discover patron saints who align with their life circumstances, challenges, and spiritual needs. This unique tool allows users to search through an extensive database of Catholic saints using multiple criteria including birthdate, name, occupation, and personal challenges.
Best For
- Catholics seeking personal patron saints
- Those facing specific life challenges
- People exploring saints by profession
- Religious educators teaching about saints
Key Features
- Multi-criteria search options
- Comprehensive saint biographies
- Feast day information
- Detailed patronage listings
- Intelligent matching system
Platforms: Web (All devices)
3. Catholic Mass Times
Overview
Catholic Mass Times is a utilitarian app designed to help Catholics find nearby churches and Mass schedules. It provides real-time location-based church searching and includes both in-person and online Mass options across different time zones and languages.
Best For
- Catholics traveling or in unfamiliar areas
- New residents looking for local parishes
- People seeking specific Mass times or languages
- International travelers seeking Mass
Key Features
- Location-based church finder
- Detailed Mass schedules
- Online Mass directory
- Integration with Google Maps & Apple Maps
- Confession times and other services
Platforms: iOS, Android
BEST CATHOLIC APPS FOR PRAYERS
1. Laudate
Overview
Laudate is a comprehensive Catholic app offering an extensive collection of Catholic prayers, readings, and resources. The app serves as an all-in-one Catholic reference tool, providing everything from daily Mass readings to the complete Liturgy of Hours.
Best For
- Catholics seeking a complete digital prayer companion
- Those who want to follow the Church’s daily liturgical calendar
Key Features
- Daily Readings and Saint of the Day
- Complete Liturgy of Hours
- Multiple Bible versions
- 18 language support
- Extensive prayer collection
✅ Pros
- Comprehensive Catholic resources in one place
- Extensive multilingual support
- Advanced prayer search functionality
- Integration with official Catholic media
- Customizable features
❌ Cons
- Interactive rosary can be confusing
- Several features require internet
- Navigation requires multiple clicks
Platforms: iOS, Android
2. Hallow
Overview
Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that combines traditional Catholic prayers with modern meditation techniques. The app offers guided prayer sessions, religious music, Bible readings, and sleep content, all presented in a polished, user-friendly interface.
Best For
- Catholics seeking guided prayer experiences
- Those wanting structured daily prayer routines
- Beginners looking to deepen prayer life
Notable Speakers
- Bishop Barron
- Fr. Mike Schmitz
- Jonathan Roumie
- Mark Wahlberg
Platforms: iOS, Android
3. iBreviary
Overview
iBreviary is a professional Catholic prayer app focused on the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass readings. Created by Pro Terra Sancta, it serves as a digital breviary and missal, offering comprehensive liturgical texts and prayers.
Best For
- Clergy and religious
- Lay faithful following Liturgy of the Hours
- Priests needing pastoral rites
Key Features
- Complete Liturgy of the Hours
- Full Missal content
- 45+ pastoral rites
- My Spiritual Book journaling
- Multilingual support including Latin
Platforms: iOS, Android
4. Amen App
Overview
Amen is a comprehensive Catholic prayer and meditation app developed by the Augustine Institute that combines traditional Catholic devotions with modern wellness approaches. The app offers an extensive collection of prayers, meditations, audio dramas, and spiritual content.
Best For
- Those preferring audio spiritual content
- Catholics seeking modern multimedia approach
- People integrating faith with daily challenges
Unique Features
- Audio dramas and sleep stories
- Bible in a Year with tracking
- Mental wellness support
- Brother Francis drama series
- Beautiful religious artwork
✅ Pros
- Professional audio production quality
- Diverse content categories
- Beautiful, meditative music
- Multi-language support
❌ Cons
- Audio-only format limiting
- Transcript feature sometimes unreliable
- Login required for full functionality
BEST CATHOLIC APPS FOR FAITH STUDIES
1. Ascension Bible and Catechism App
Overview
The Ascension Bible and Catechism App is a comprehensive Catholic study tool developed by Ascension, focusing on Scripture and catechetical content. It’s particularly known for featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year programs alongside supplementary study materials.
Best For
- Following Fr. Mike’s Year programs
- Structured Bible and Catechism study
- Parish study groups
- Those preferring audio and text formats
Popular Podcasts
- Bible in a Year (365 episodes)
- Catechism in a Year (365 episodes)
- Rosary in a Year
- Luke in 50 Days
- Fr. Mike’s Homilies
📚 Special Feature: Bible Timeline
The app’s Bible timeline organization is a brilliant innovation, organizing Scripture chronologically through periods like Early World, Patriarchs, etc., making Bible study more coherent and understandable.
Platforms: iOS, Android
2. Verbum Catholic Bible Study
Overview
Verbum is a comprehensive Catholic Bible study software developed by Faith Life (formerly Logos). It’s designed to provide deep scriptural analysis tools integrated with Catholic teachings, including access to Church Fathers, the Catechism, and various Catholic commentaries.
Best For
- Catholic scholars and theologians
- Seminary students
- Priests preparing homilies
- Deep scriptural study
Key Features
- Greek/Hebrew language tools
- Church documents integration
- Cross-device synchronization
- Powerful search capabilities
- Digital library management
✅ Pros
- Deep Catholic resource integration
- Excellent original language tools
- Cloud backup of notes
- Rich Catholic commentaries
❌ Cons
- Complex for beginners
- Higher price point ($9.99-$19.99/mo)
- Steep learning curve
- Some information errors noted
Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
BEST CATHOLIC APPS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
1. FORMED
Overview
Formed is a comprehensive Catholic streaming platform that provides high-quality video content, audio programs, and educational resources from over 60 Catholic organizations. Often described as “Catholic Netflix,” it offers professional production value content for parishes, families, and individuals.
Content Includes
- The Chosen series
- Catholic movies and documentaries
- Saint biographies
- Children’s programming
- Theological lectures
Key Features
- Netflix-style interface
- Offline viewing options
- Content for all ages
- Spanish language content
- Smart TV apps available
💡 Pro Tip
Many parishes offer FORMED subscriptions free to their parishioners. Check with your local parish for potential free access!
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Smart TV
BEST CATHOLIC WEB APPS
1. Interactive Rosary Pray the Rosary Online
Overview
The Interactive Rosary by BiddingPrayers.com is a web-based application designed to assist users in praying the Rosary online. It offers step-by-step guidance, making it particularly suitable for beginners who are learning how to pray the Rosary.
Key Features
- Click-through bead interface
- All four Mystery selections
- No download required
- Accessible anywhere with internet
Best For
- Deepening prayer life with Rosary
- Visual, interactive prayer experience
- Families praying together remotely
Platform: Web (All devices)
2. Divine Mercy Chaplet Online
Overview
The Divine Mercy Chaplet Online, offered by BiddingPrayers.com, is a web-based application designed to guide users through the Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer with an interactive experience.
Key Features
- Step-by-step prayer guidance
- User-friendly interface for all ages
- No downloads required
- Accessible from any device
Best For
- Online Divine Mercy devotion
- Digital devotional practices
- Straightforward prayer platform
Platform: Web (All devices)
BEST APPS FOR CATHOLIC PRIESTS
1. HomilyWriterAI ⭐ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Overview
HomilyWriterAI is the #1 AI-powered sermon writer for Catholic priests and the most popular homily writing tool among priests in North America. This innovative platform combines advanced AI technology with deep theological understanding to create customized, scripturally-sound homilies in minutes. Built by a team of theologians and technology experts, it serves as a collaborative assistant that respects Catholic teaching while offering practical assistance in sermon preparation.
🏆 Why It’s #1 for Priests
HomilyWriterAI generates complete, scripture-based homilies in just 2-3 minutes, allowing priests to focus more on pastoral care. The platform has been specifically designed for Catholic clergy, ensuring all content aligns with Church teachings and magisterial documents. Pope Francis himself has stated that “AI should be at the service of humanity,” and HomilyWriterAI exemplifies this principle by supporting overwhelmed priests in their ministry.
Key Features
- Homily generation in 2-3 minutes
- Scripture-based content customization
- Integration with Church Fathers’ writings
- Liturgical calendar awareness
- Multiple homily structures and styles
- Personal story suggestions
- Source citations included
Perfect For
- Busy priests with multiple parishes
- Clergy during busy liturgical seasons
- Deacons preparing first homilies
- Priests seeking fresh perspectives
- Emergency homily preparation
- Multilingual congregation needs
✅ Pros
- Saves valuable preparation time
- Theologically sound content
- Respects priestly role and dignity
- 100% rights to generated homilies
- 3 free homilies for new users
- Comprehensive source materials
❌ Considerations
- Requires personalization for best results
- Internet connection needed
- Monthly limits on free tier
“The Holy Spirit works through all things—including technology—to advance the Gospel.”
– HomilyWriterAI Mission Statement
Platform: Web-based
2. Verbum Catholic Software (Priest Edition)
Overview
Verbum is the Catholic incarnation of Logos Bible Software, offering a comprehensive digital library application specifically tailored for priests. With over 30 years in the market, it provides vast theological resources, homiletic tools, and pastoral aids. The platform brings together critical editions of Scripture, Church documents, patristic writings, and modern theological works in one interconnected system.
Homily-Specific Features
- Homily Manager with templates
- AI-powered outline generation
- Liturgical calendar integration
- Lectionary-to-homily workflow
- Preaching Mode with timer
- Anecdotes and illustrations database
- Catholic Topical Index
Library Includes
- Church Fathers complete works
- All papal encyclicals since 1740
- Vatican II documents
- Multiple Bible translations
- Greek/Hebrew/Latin tools
- Catholic Encyclopedia
- 600+ books in Pro version
💡 Priest Testimonial
“I’m a priest and I own Verbum 10 Portfolio. I use it through two master’s degrees as well as for homilies and personal enrichment. Its ability to search, clip and cite texts was invaluable.” – Fr. Peter A. Heasley, S.Th.D.
✅ Pros
- Comprehensive theological library
- Powerful homily preparation tools
- Cross-platform synchronization
- 30% discount on additional books
- Professional-grade research tools
❌ Cons
- Expensive ($9.99-$19.99/month)
- Steep learning curve
- Can be overwhelming initially
- Requires time investment to master
Platforms: All major platforms
Quick Comparison: Priest Apps
HomilyWriterAI
Best for: Quick, quality homily generation
Time to homily: 2-3 minutes
Unique advantage: AI-powered, theologically sound
Learning curve: Minimal
Verbum
Best for: Deep theological research
Time to homily: Varies (research-based)
Unique advantage: Comprehensive library
Learning curve: Significant
Who am I and why should you trust me?
Hi, I am Seminarian Giuseppe Njualem, the founder and editor of BiddingPrayers.com. I am obsessed with tech, and I see it as having a lot of potential for evangelization and faith advancement in general.
Before I entered the Seminary, I learned coding. Now, I use it to contribute in any way I can to the advancement of our faith.
I have used, and continue to use, so many Catholic Apps, and I have created many myself. I see this article as an opportunity to share the ones that have stood out to me in the course of time.
Let me know in the comments if you think I left out any App worth mentioning here. Thanks a lot! 😊
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