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{{MobileApp
{{MobileApp
|AppName=Daily Catholic Saints
|AppName=Catholic Saints
|Developer=EthicCoders
|Developer=Photoxor
|Platforms=iOS, Android
|Platforms=Android
|MainFeatures=Daily saint profiles, biographies, audio podcasts, reflection questions, liturgical colors, offline access
|MainFeatures=Database of over 4000 saints, daily notifications, liturgical calendar, search, widgets, prayers, Wear OS support
|Description=Mobile application providing daily meditation on Catholic saints with in-depth profiles, audio content, and reflection aids.
|Description=Comprehensive database app providing information on Catholic saints, with daily feast reminders and customizable features.
|PricingModel=Freemium
|PricingModel=Free
|AppStoreLinkiOS=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daily-catholic-saints/id6478463235
|AppStoreLinkiOS=
|AppStoreLinkAndroid=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ethiccoders.dcs
|AppStoreLinkAndroid=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photoxor.saints
|OfficialWebsite=
|OfficialWebsite=https://blog-saints.photoxor.com/
|YearLaunched=2024
|YearLaunched=2021
|Audience=Catholic
|Audience=Catholic
}}
}}


'''Daily Catholic Saints''' is a mobile application designed to support daily meditation and reflection on the lives of Catholic saints, offering biographies, audio podcasts, and questions for personal contemplation.<ref name="AppStore">{{Cite web |title=Daily Catholic Saints on the App Store |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daily-catholic-saints/id6478463235 |publisher=Apple App Store |access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref><ref name="GooglePlay">{{Cite web |title=Daily Catholic Saints on Google Play |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ethiccoders.dcs |publisher=Google Play |access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref> Developed by EthicCoders, the app was launched in 2024 and is available on iOS and Android platforms.<ref name="AppStore"/><ref name="GooglePlay"/> It operates on a freemium model, with core content accessible for free.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>
'''Catholic Saints''' is a mobile application that provides access to a database of over 4000 Catholic saints, including detailed profiles, feast day information, and tools for daily observance.<ref name="GooglePlay">{{Cite web |title=Catholic Saints on Google Play |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photoxor.saints |publisher=Google Play |access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref><ref name="Blog">{{Cite web |title=Catholic Saints Blog |url=https://blog-saints.photoxor.com/ |publisher=Photoxor |access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref> Developed by Photoxor, the app was launched around 2021 and is available on Android platforms, with support for Wear OS devices.<ref name="GooglePlay"/> It operates on a free pricing model, with no subscription required.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>


The app draws from hagiographic traditions to present daily saint profiles, including liturgical associations and inspirational insights, aiming to foster spiritual growth through the examples of canonized saints.<ref name="AppStore"/> User reviews indicate it aids in building habits of reflection, particularly during commutes or personal prayer time, though content originates from secondary sources and app descriptions.<ref name="AppStore"/><ref name="GooglePlay"/> Its religious significance lies in facilitating engagement with the communion of saints, encouraging imitation of their virtues in daily life, as per Catholic tradition. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
The app supports research into saints' lives with multilingual descriptions, often sourced from public domains such as Wikipedia entries.<ref name="GooglePlay"/><ref name="Blog"/> Its religious significance lies in aiding users to learn about and commemorate the saints, fostering devotion within the Catholic tradition of the communion of saints and observance of the liturgical calendar.<ref name="GooglePlay"/> User reports suggest it helps integrate knowledge of feast days into daily life, though content accuracy should be verified against official Church sources. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.


== Features ==
== Features ==
According to official app descriptions, Daily Catholic Saints provides daily content focused on saint biographies and meditative aids.<ref name="AppStore"/><ref name="GooglePlay"/>
According to official descriptions, the app includes a searchable database, daily saint notifications, home screen widgets, a liturgical calendar, and a collection of prayers and novenas.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>


=== Daily content ===
=== Daily content ===
Each day features in-depth saint profiles with biographies, associated liturgical colors, reflection questions, and audio podcasts for listening.<ref name="AppStore"/><ref name="GooglePlay"/>
Features daily notifications of saints' feast days, with options to view on Wear OS watches or tiles.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>


=== Customization ===
=== Customization ===
The app includes adjustable fonts, day/night mode themes, and offline functionality for access without internet.<ref name="AppStore"/>
Users can define language preferences, text styles, prayer ordering, and customize complications on Wear OS.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>


== History and development ==
== History and development ==
Daily Catholic Saints was launched in 2024 by EthicCoders, employing modern software architecture for a responsive experience.<ref name="AppStore"/> Ongoing updates address user feedback, though specific details beyond launch are limited in available sources.
The app was released circa 2021, with ongoing updates including Wear OS integration and corrections based on user feedback.<ref name="GooglePlay"/> Specific founding details cannot be confirmed from available sources.


== Pricing ==
== Pricing ==
The app is free to download, with primary features accessible without payment; any premium elements are not prominently detailed in official descriptions.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>
The app is fully free, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned in primary descriptions.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>


== Organization ==
== Organization ==
Developed by EthicCoders; no additional information on founders or advisors is available in primary sources.
Developed by Photoxor; no further details on founders or advisors are available in official sources.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
User reviews on app stores commend the depth of saint profiles, audio podcast feature, and inspirational reflection questions, often noting it as an improvement over simpler saint-of-the-day resources.<ref name="AppStore"/><ref name="GooglePlay"/> Some appreciate its suitability for daily spiritual accompaniment.
User reviews on Google Play generally praise the extensive database, practical notifications, and widgets, recommending it for deepening knowledge of saints.<ref name="GooglePlay"/> Some users note occasional inaccuracies in feast dates, which the developer addresses via updates.


== Target audience ==
== Target audience ==
The app is primarily intended for a Catholic audience interested in daily reflection on saints' lives, suitable for personal devotion, education in hagiography, or integrating saint examples into prayer routines.<ref name="AppStore"/>
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience seeking comprehensive hagiographic resources, daily reminders of feast days, and tools to support personal devotion to the saints.<ref name="GooglePlay"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daily-catholic-saints/id6478463235 App Store link]
* [https://blog-saints.photoxor.com/ Developer blog]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ethiccoders.dcs Google Play link]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photoxor.saints Google Play link]

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