# Luther's Small Catechism

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id733691341](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id733691341)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id733691341`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Concordia Publishing House
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (80 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-12
- **First published:** 2013-11-13
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/luthers-small-catechism/id733691341)
- **Website:** [http://www.cph.org](http://www.cph.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cph.org/privacy-policy](https://www.cph.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Reference the official 1986 Luther’s Small Catechism wherever you are. This beautifully designed extension makes reading and navigating the Catechism easy and convenient, with multiple translations and sharing options for Twitter, Facebook, and email.

Explore the Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine—the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar—along with daily prayers, duties for Christians, and guidance to prepare for Holy Communion. This tool is ideal for individuals and families seeking a timeless, practical study and prayer resource.

## Rankings

- #155,246 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app as a convenient, well-organized tool for teaching and on-the-go study, but pricing behind a paywall, stability problems, and accessibility gaps limit its usefulness for some users.

### Pros

- Convenient, easy-to-navigate mobile interface that makes the catechism quick to access on the go.
- Excellent for teaching and family study; useful in confirmation classes.
- Well-organized, faithful presentation of Luther's Small Catechism with quick access to the chief parts.
- Free portions are valuable; overall helpful resource that supports learning and understanding Scripture.

### Cons

- Pricing/paywall: explanations and deeper content require payment, which many reviewers view as costly or surprising.
- Stability issues: frequent crashes and launching problems on various devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod).
- Accessibility and usability gaps: font-size controls sometimes ineffective and requests for features like dark mode.

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