# Metanoia: Catholic Confession

> Prepare for confession with guided examination of conscience. Private & offline

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.holystack.metanoia](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.holystack.metanoia)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.holystack.metanoia`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HolyStack
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 3,395
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2026-02-08
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.holystack.metanoia)
- **Website:** [https://holystack.dev](https://holystack.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://holystack.dev/metanoia/privacy/](https://holystack.dev/metanoia/privacy/)

## Description

Metanoia — from the Greek for &quot;a profound change of mind and heart&quot; — is your trusted companion for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.<br><br>Prepare for confession with confidence, reflect with purpose, and grow in your faith — all in complete privacy.<br><br>EXAMINE YOUR CONSCIENCE<br>Guided examination based on the Ten Commandments with thoughtfully crafted questions to prepare thoroughly for confession.<br><br>TRACK YOUR CONFESSION<br>Tap to select sins during examination, then use your list during confession — nothing is forgotten.<br><br>PRAY WITH PURPOSE<br>Act of Contrition, prayers before and after confession, and other traditional Catholic prayers at your fingertips.<br><br>MANAGE PENANCES<br>Track penances from your confessor and mark them complete as you fulfill them.<br><br>SEE YOUR JOURNEY<br>Confession frequency, streaks, and spiritual growth insights over time.<br><br>MAKE IT YOURS<br>Add custom examination questions for areas you want to focus on. Set reminders so you never miss this important sacrament.<br><br>PRIVATE &amp; SECURE<br>Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Optional PIN and biometric lock.<br><br>BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED<br>Elegant dark and light themes designed for prayerful reflection. Works fully offline.<br><br>OPEN SOURCE<br>Metanoia is free and open source. Contribute new features, help with translations, or suggest improvements on GitHub.<br><br>Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Malayalam.

## Rankings

- #830,467 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `dev.holystack.metanoia.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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