Catholic Saints List Offline

Choosing a saint's name for Confirmation or Baptism is a lovely moment, and it usually starts with a list. Catholic Saints List Offline is exactly that: a searchable, alphabetical list of thousands of saints' names that works without an internet connection. It is a simple reference for the moments when you want to check a name quickly.

What it does

You can scroll from A to Z or search for a name, and because the list is stored on your phone, it works in a church, on a plane or anywhere else without a signal. It is free, with no paid upgrades and nothing to buy. That makes it an easy app to keep on hand for catechists and parents. It runs on iPhone and iPad.

The app is useful for checking a saint you've heard mentioned in a homily, or for helping a Confirmation candidate browse names before narrowing the choice. It does that one job without fuss, and it comes from the same developer as Catholic Prayers: Offline.

Where it falls short

It doesn't go into much depth on each saint's life. If you want to read their stories, learn their patronages or understand why a saint might be a good companion for a young person, a saint-of-the-day app or an audio library of the saints will give you more. The app also hasn't been updated since 2023, and it has only one App Store rating, so there is little user feedback to go on.

It suits Confirmation candidates and their sponsors, parents expecting a baby, and catechists who want a fast reference in class. It is also handy for anyone who comes across an unfamiliar name and wants to confirm it belongs to a saint.

The verdict: as a free, offline list of saints, it is handy and does what it says. Pair it with a fuller saints app when it's time to learn who your chosen saint really was.