# 3 Minute Retreat

> Three minutes of peace are at your fingertips. Begin your retreat here!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ThreeMinuteRetreat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ThreeMinuteRetreat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ThreeMinuteRetreat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Loyola Press
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 32,109
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (240 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2016-04-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ThreeMinuteRetreat)
- **Website:** [http://www.loyolapress.com](http://www.loyolapress.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.loyolapress.com/general/privacy-policy](https://www.loyolapress.com/general/privacy-policy)

## Description

The 3 Minute Retreat app by Loyola Press offers a daily spiritual oasis for those seeking a brief moment of peace and prayer. Each day presents a new, bite-sized retreat featuring Scripture passages, calming music, and thoughtful reflection questions to deepen your connection with God and center your day. With options in English and Spanish, users can control the pace of their prayer by progressing at their own rhythm.

This app is ideal for anyone wishing to enrich their spiritual life quickly and meaningfully, no matter their schedule. Inspirational photography enhances the experience, and a supportive online community shares insights and encouragement. Praise from users highlights its effectiveness as a grounding practice, making the 3 Minute Retreat a convenient and cherished tool for spiritual renewal and relaxation.

## Rankings

- #358,807 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ThreeMinuteRetreat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the 3 Minute Retreat app for its brief, calming spiritual reflections and easy daily use to reduce stress and focus on faith. The app's music, questions, and content help deepen users' spiritual journey. However, multiple users report issues like the app only displaying in landscape mode, lack of an exit button leading to forced closures, occasional black screens, and missing music upon download. Overall, it is valued as a peaceful, accessible devotional tool with some technical usability drawbacks.

### Pros

- Helps with spiritual reflections and deepening faith.
- Short and concise, suitable for quick daily use.
- Provides calming music and inspiring content for meditation and prayer.
- User-friendly and easy to use with good customization options.
- Useful tool to relieve stress and bring focus to life's important aspects.

### Cons

- App only works in landscape mode on some devices, which can be inconvenient.
- No in-app exit function; users must force close the app after use.
- Issues with app functionality such as black screen after updates or on some phones.
- Users desire the option for more than one retreat session per day.
- Absence of music for some users upon download.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ThreeMinuteRetreat)