iPieta
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| iPieta | |
| Developer | iVerbum |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing Model | Free |
| Target audience | Catholic |
| Main Features | Catholic Bibles (Douay-Rheims, Clementine Vulgate), Baltimore Catechisms, prayers and novenas, liturgical calendar with readings, saint lives (Butler's), Summa Theologica, Catena Aurea, Church Fathers, audio prayers and readings |
| Description | Free Catholic app containing documents, teachings, writings, prayers, and liturgical calendars, with audio features for prayer. |
| Links | iOS• Android• Website |
iPieta is a mobile application that serves as a comprehensive digital library of Catholic resources, including Bibles, catechisms, prayers, liturgical calendars, and classic theological works.[1][2][3] Developed by iVerbum, the app was launched around 2009 and is available on iOS and Android platforms.[1][2] It operates on a fully free pricing model, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.[1][2]
The app includes the Douay-Rheims and Clementine Vulgate Bibles, Baltimore Catechisms, a wide selection of prayers and novenas, daily liturgical readings, Butler's Lives of the Saints, the Summa Theologica, Catena Aurea, writings of the Church Fathers, and audio features for prayers and Scripture.[1][3] Content is available in multiple languages (English, Latin, Spanish, French, German, Turkish), and users can download materials for offline use.[2] Its religious significance lies in providing accessible access to foundational Catholic texts and devotions, supporting prayer, study, and spiritual formation in line with Church tradition.[3] User reviews often highlight its role in deepening faith through comprehensive resources. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
Features
According to official app descriptions, iPieta organizes content into categories for easy navigation.[1][2][3]
Bibles and Scripture
- Douay-Rheims English Bible
- Clementine Vulgate Latin Bible
- Catena Aurea (St. Thomas Aquinas' Gospel commentary)[1]
Catechisms and teachings
- Baltimore Catechisms #1-3
- Summa Theologica (St. Thomas Aquinas)
- 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia[3]
Prayers and devotions
- Extensive collection of Catholic prayers and novenas
- Audio prayers (e.g., Rosary, Divine Mercy)
- Examination of conscience[2]
Saints and calendar
- Butler's Lives of the Saints (12 volumes)
- Daily liturgical calendar with Mass readings
- Church calendar integration[1]
Additional content
- Writings of the Church Fathers
- Encyclicals and council documents
- Audio history and readings[3]
Customization
- Multilingual support
- Bookmarks, notes, highlights
- Offline downloads
- Search across all content[2]
History and development
iPieta was developed by iVerbum and first released around 2009 for iOS, with Android versions added later.[1][3] The app has received regular updates for content additions, bug fixes, and optimizations, such as improved bookmark systems and audio features.[1]
Pricing
The app is completely free, with all content and features accessible without payment or advertisements interrupting use.[1][2][3]
Organization
Developed by iVerbum, with contact information provided as ipieta@ipieta.com.[2]
Founders
Specific founder details cannot be confirmed from official sources.
Advisors
This cannot be confirmed, as no advisors are listed in available sources.
Reception
User reviews on app stores and Catholic sites generally praise iPieta for its extensive, free library of Catholic texts, audio prayers, and utility for daily devotion and study, often calling it a "complete Catholic library in your pocket."[1][2][4] Some users highlight its value for converts and those deepening their faith.
Target audience
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience seeking a portable resource for prayer, Scripture reading, catechesis, and study of Church teachings and saints' lives.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "iPieta on the App Store". Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ipieta/id311106959.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 "iPieta on Google Play". Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ipieta.ipieta001.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "iPieta Overview". iPieta. https://www.ipieta.com/overview-main.html.
- ↑ "App Spotlight – iPieta". CatholicMom.com. 2010-09-12. https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2010/09/12/app-spotlight-ipieta.