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Orthros 1.0 (98)

Beta

  • Refines Watchfulness with clearer fast setup and prayer-led controls.
What changed
  • See active and upcoming fasts together, with the Watchfulness mark above New fast.
  • Move through focused setup and review screens for supported app and website fasts.
  • Keep existing saved fasts and restrictions while using clearer lift and reset guidance.
  • Watchfulness settings text adapts more consistently to larger text sizes.
  • The Church’s fast, Acedia and Guard the rule remain free; unfinished advanced and paid choices stay unavailable.

iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

Earlier releases

  1. Internal testing only

    1.0 (96)

    Orthros 1.0 (96)

    • Introduces Watchfulness and smoother Saints artwork browsing to internal testing.
    What changed
    • Creates voluntary app and website fasts with Watchfulness.
    • Loads artwork more smoothly and matches more Saints to existing approved artwork.
    • Those improvements are included in Build 97, alongside the Day/Vigil appearance fix and corrected Mac Safari extension packaging.

    iOS / iPadOS · Internal testing only. Mac upload did not complete; superseded by Build 97.

  2. Beta

    1.0 (97)

    Orthros 1.0 (97)

    • Adds Watchfulness, smoother browsing, and clearer appearance switching.
    What changed
    • Create voluntary app and website fasts with Watchfulness, including a free Church fast.
    • Browse Saints’ lives with smoother artwork loading and more existing artwork matched to the right saint.
    • Keep Settings and Watchfulness titles readable when switching between Day and Vigil.
    • Use Watchfulness for selected websites through the Mac Safari extension.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  3. Beta

    1.0 (95)

    Orthros 1.0 (95)

    • Makes practical guides easier to browse and follow.
    What changed
    • Practice, Chant, and local-audio shelves use uniform cards with short previews and centered navigation marks.
    • How-to cards use clearer topic symbols, including dedicated prayer-corner and icon-veneration marks.
    • Follow a four-step illustrated icon-veneration example, with enlarged panels and Day/Vigil presentation.
    • Find how-to articles more easily by searching their exact titles.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  4. Beta

    1.0 (94)

    Orthros 1.0 (94)

    • Adds illustrated practical guides for Orthodox prayer, worship, and life at home.
    What changed
    • Find 51 practical articles through Library and search, with instructional diagrams, captions, and related reading.
    • Follow practical links from 41 Way lessons into the relevant guides and practices.
    • Read enlarged illustrations in landscape without losing the viewer controls.
    • Long reading references on Today now wrap beside the READINGS label at normal text sizes; accessibility sizes retain a stacked layout.
    • The koliva recipe remains clearly marked as an untested draft and is not included in meal rotation or cook mode.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  5. Beta

    1.0 (93)

    Orthros 1.0 (93)

    • Adds Greek and Greek (Phonetic) reading to all 18 Daily Prayers.
    What changed
    • Language controls now reflect the prayer currently open, rather than another prayer elsewhere in the rule.
    • Each Daily Prayer offers English, Greek, and Greek (Phonetic) when those texts are available.
    • English-only content keeps a clear fallback instead of offering unavailable language choices.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  6. Beta

    1.0 (92)

    Orthros 1.0 (92)

    • Expands Greek prayer reading and refines navigation across Today, The Way, and Fathers commentary.
    What changed
    • Daily Prayer supports Greek and phonetic reading alongside English.
    • Today and The Way navigation are clearer and more direct.
    • Fathers commentary now opens at the selected commentary instead of an intermediate destination.
    • The complete Build 91 content library remains available.

    iOS / iPadOS · macOS · watchOS · Widgets

  7. Beta

    1.0 (91)

    Orthros 1.0 (91)

    • Completes a major expansion of Today, Scripture, The Way, Calendar, Search, and accessibility.
    What changed
    • Today gains its finalized daily summary and the complete three-text reading system.
    • The Way now contains 115 stones, together with new St Nicholas Cabasilas content.
    • Scripture and prayer translations receive another refinement pass.
    • Calendar, Search, accessibility, and Mac behavior include coordinated fixes.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  8. Beta

    1.0 (90)

    Orthros 1.0 (90)

    • Extends the Orthodox calendar and search while refining several daily-use experiences.
    What changed
    • Saints, appointed readings, Calendar coverage, and Search destinations now extend through 2035.
    • Search offers more relevant results, grounded calendar answers, and nearest-occurrence destinations.
    • Calendar opening, week presentation, calendar-style switching, The Way, and Your Lamp are more stable.
    • Mac Scripture reading avoids the navigation and layout loop that could occur when opening enhanced verses.
    • Today and Calendar summaries use a more compact presentation for faster reading.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  9. Beta

    1.0 (89)

    Orthros 1.0 (89)

    • Renews the Orthros interface across its primary reading, prayer, and listening experiences.
    What changed
    • Today, Pray, The Way, Library, Calendar, and Search receive coordinated usability improvements.
    • Listen and Your Lamp use the same calmer, more consistent interaction language.
    • Onboarding, Help, and Journal are aligned with the renewed core experience.
    • Widgets, Apple Watch, and CarPlay receive matching presentation improvements.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  10. Beta

    1.0 (88)

    Orthros 1.0 (88)

    • Improves the completed-stone experience in The Way so your next actions stay clear and easy to reach.
    What changed
    • View the Whole Path remains available above every completed lesson.
    • Reflect, Mark as Read, and Next Stone now remain in the natural scroll.
    • Undo stays visible for its full seven-second window after confirmation appears.
    • The obsolete Lamp-room footer no longer crowds the end of a lesson.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  11. Beta

    1.0 (87)

    Orthros 1.0 (87)

    • Completes The Way reading flow and refreshes the Apple Watch icon.
    What changed
    • Completed stones now lead into reflection and next-step actions as one continuous experience.
    • Undo stays synchronized with the completion state.
    • Whole Path navigation is corrected after finishing a stone.
    • Apple Watch gains the balanced Orthros icon while existing CarPlay, Chant, prayer, audio, recipe, and content behavior is preserved.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  12. Beta

    1.0 (86)

    Orthros 1.0 (86)

    • Adds fasting recipes, completes the Orthros icon kit, and improves jurisdiction and Lamp presentation.
    What changed
    • The recipe library gains 57 approved fasting recipes.
    • The complete Orthros brand icon family is available across supported surfaces.
    • Jurisdiction and Your Lamp presentation are refined without changing established Watch, CarPlay, Chant, prayer, or audio behavior.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  13. Beta

    1.0 (85)

    Orthros 1.0 (85)

    • Improves jurisdiction organization, Watch music playback, prayer navigation, and Chant compatibility.
    What changed
    • Jurisdictions and parishes are organized with country-aware grouping.
    • Apple Watch can play production Apple Music collections.
    • The prayer bottom bar no longer interferes with the reading experience.
    • Chant remains compatible with the stable release toolchain while accepted audio and CarPlay behavior is preserved.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  14. Beta

    1.0 (84)

    Orthros 1.0 (84)

    • Strengthens audio routing, Watch handoff, Chant stability, and The Way navigation.
    What changed
    • Audio opens in the intended destination with clearer ownership of active playback.
    • Apple Watch handoff is more reliable across listening transitions.
    • Chant receives stability improvements for common playback paths.
    • The Way navigation is polished without changing accepted CarPlay or Watch behavior.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  15. Beta

    1.0 (83)

    Orthros 1.0 (83)

    • Expands catechesis, The Way, and Learn to Chant while improving Watch packaging and Chant startup.
    What changed
    • Catechesis and The Way include the founder-approved expanded content set.
    • Learn to Chant adds a guided entry point for developing chant skills.
    • Preview builds package the Apple Watch experience correctly.
    • Chant is more stable when launched from a cold start, with established CarPlay and watchOS behavior preserved.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  16. Beta

    1.0 (82)

    Orthros 1.0 (82)

    • Improves shared audio behavior, Apple Music readiness, search presentation, and fasting data alignment.
    What changed
    • Audio playback uses one consistent owner across the app.
    • Apple Music controls better reflect readiness and current playback state.
    • Search waveforms and Chant search styling are more consistent.
    • Fasting keys align correctly with their corresponding content.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  17. Beta

    1.0 (81)

    Orthros 1.0 (81)

    • Polishes search and navigation inside Chant collections.
    What changed
    • Collection search now sits beside Favorites without leaving the current collection.
    • Selecting an exact result scrolls it into a comfortable reading position near the upper third of the screen.
    • The active recording is easier to recognize while browsing.
    • Leaving a collection cleanly resets top-level search state.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  18. Beta

    1.0 (80)

    Orthros 1.0 (80)

    • Refines editorial audio artwork, Apple Music switching, Chant search, and paused playback.
    What changed
    • Editorial audio collections use their corrected cover artwork.
    • Apple Music can switch between available content without stale playback state.
    • Chant search is lighter and more tolerant of imperfect queries.
    • Paused playback no longer risks entering a deadlocked state.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  19. Beta

    1.0 (77)

    Orthros 1.0 (77)

    • Keeps recipe pages stable on every supported device width.
    What changed
    • Recipe detail content is contained within the visible device viewport.
    • Long ingredients, instructions, and artwork no longer cause the page to drift sideways.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  20. Beta

    1.0 (76)

    Orthros 1.0 (76)

    • Refines recipe results into cohesive editorial cards with accurate credits.
    What changed
    • Recipe search and browsing results use one consistent editorial card treatment.
    • Credits are resolved from the content shipped with each recipe.
    • Recipes authored for Orthros are clearly attributed to Orthros.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  21. Beta

    1.0 (72)

    Orthros 1.0 (72)

    • Makes the Orthros Bible and prayer editions the default while preserving user choice.
    What changed
    • New users begin with the reviewed Orthros Old and New Testament text and modernized prayer bodies.
    • Traditional and Modern editions remain available, and later user selections are respected.
    • Plural-you handling is improved throughout the Orthros edition.
    • A one-time migration carries the new defaults safely through iCloud sync.
    • Search and the packaged content database fully support the new editions.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS

  22. Beta

    1.0 (71)

    Orthros 1.0 (71)

    • Brings the complete streaming catalog directly into Chant Collections.
    What changed
    • The curated catalog appears inside Chant Collections instead of behind separate provider doors.
    • Available music follows the currently selected Apple Music or Spotify provider.
    • Catalog-wide search remains available from the unified collection experience.
    • Apple Music queue controls remain available while the separate provider search card is removed.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  23. Beta

    1.0 (70)

    Orthros 1.0 (70)

    • Adds complete curated Apple Music and Spotify listening hubs.
    What changed
    • Apple Music and Spotify each receive a dedicated, organized discovery experience.
    • Playback controls reflect what each provider can actually do.
    • Editorial catalogs use the exact approved collection structure.
    • Orthros-owned audio stays separate from third-party streaming playback.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  24. Beta

    1.0 (69)

    Orthros 1.0 (69)

    • Improves recipe artwork, navigation, and typography.
    What changed
    • Recipe cards use crisper artwork scaled appropriately for each layout.
    • Tapping recipe imagery opens the corresponding recipe directly.
    • Recipe titles and supporting text follow consistent Orthros typography.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  25. Beta

    1.0 (68)

    Orthros 1.0 (68)

    • Refreshes the full fasting-recipe experience from discovery through meal planning.
    What changed
    • Recipe cards are safer to browse, with clearer Read recipe and Plan meal actions.
    • Artwork responds more naturally across compact and regular-width layouts.
    • The recipe hub is more compact and accessible, with simpler planning flows.
    • Search waits for complete input before refreshing results, and Calendar recommendations use the same recipe data.
    • Prayer presentation remains undisturbed, and all 50 released recipes have deterministic interface coverage.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  26. Beta

    1.0 (67)

    Orthros 1.0 (67)

    • Cleans up Bible reading and shared content rows on Mac.
    What changed
    • Bible reading on Mac no longer shows repeated copy controls.
    • Shared content rows keep metadata visually separate from disclosure arrows.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  27. Beta

    1.0 (66)

    Orthros 1.0 (66)

    • Moves Private Sync status into Your Reading Place and fixes its settings action.
    What changed
    • Private Sync status now appears beside the reading position it protects.
    • Opening sync settings no longer causes the app to crash.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  28. Beta

    1.0 (64)

    Orthros 1.0 (64)

    • Makes cross-device Bible reading position updates more reliable.
    What changed
    • When devices disagree, Your Reading Place now keeps the newest Bible checkpoint.
    • Sync confirms server changes before reporting that the reading position is current.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  29. Beta

    1.0 (63)

    Orthros 1.0 (63)

    • Introduces a private, exact-verse reading place that follows you across devices.
    What changed
    • Your Reading Place remembers the exact Scripture verse rather than only the chapter.
    • Checkpoints are saved deliberately so ordinary browsing does not replace the meaningful position.
    • Verse lookup remains isolated from reading-place state.
    • Legacy positions migrate into the private cross-device sync model.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  30. Beta

    1.0 (62)

    Orthros 1.0 (62)

    • Introduces a unified visual and control system for Orthros audio.
    What changed
    • Orthros-owned recordings are organized into a clearer editorial collection.
    • Playback controls accurately reflect the capabilities available on each platform.
    • Day and Vigil audio use a complete semantic cover system.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  31. Beta

    1.0 (61)

    Orthros 1.0 (61)

    • Adds a complete starter collection of fasting meals and improves Apple Music failure feedback.
    What changed
    • The fasting library gains 16 founder-curated meals with verified recipes and imagery.
    • Recipes support search, favorites, substitutions, and nutrition information.
    • The complete collection remains available offline.
    • Apple Music now presents a clearer state when playback cannot begin.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  32. Beta

    1.0 (60)

    Orthros 1.0 (60)

    • Keeps the Calendar focused on fasting observances that still matter this month.
    What changed
    • The current month emphasizes active and upcoming fasting observances.
    • Completed observances remain available when viewing historical months.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS

  33. Beta

    1.0 (59)

    Orthros 1.0 (59)

    • Improves CarPlay artwork, playing indicators, and recovery guidance.
    What changed
    • CarPlay uses clearer artwork for Orthros listening destinations.
    • Live indicators make the currently playing item easier to recognize.
    • Recovery guidance is more useful when playback needs attention, while existing audio behavior remains intact.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  34. Beta

    1.0 (58)

    Orthros 1.0 (58)

    • Restores approved artwork and gives the audio player a calmer, clearer layout.
    What changed
    • Approved content artwork is restored across the listening experience.
    • Primary audio controls are simpler and centered.
    • Track and collection text has more room to breathe.
    • Controls fade calmly after inactivity and return when needed.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  35. Beta

    1.0 (56)

    Orthros 1.0 (56)

    • Refreshes Settings icons and gives Browse Music its own approved symbol.
    What changed
    • The Settings-only Orthros icon family is updated for consistency and legibility.
    • Browse Music uses a distinct approved mark instead of borrowing another destination icon.
    • Content artwork, playback behavior, and protected configuration remain unchanged.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  36. Beta

    1.0 (55)

    Orthros 1.0 (55)

    • Makes CarPlay and audio playback more reliable across owned recordings and streaming services.
    What changed
    • Apple Music playback waits for a truthful settled state before presenting controls.
    • Browse Music exposes more of the available catalog.
    • Orthros-owned recordings gain complete playback controls and coordinated Now Playing information.
    • CarPlay navigation stays within safe, predictable depth limits.
    • Spotify presentation clearly distinguishes handoff behavior from playback controlled inside Orthros.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  37. Beta

    1.0 (54)

    Orthros 1.0 (54)

    • Refines the icon language across Orthros reading, prayer, search, and formation experiences.
    What changed
    • Scripture, prayer, catechesis, guided listening, journal, and search use a more consistent icon system.
    • Standard actions such as search, bookmark, and Browse Music use familiar Apple symbols.
    • Custom Orthros artwork is reserved for exact destinations and branded content.
    • Sacred people, feasts, and narrative scenes retain their distinctive imagery.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

  38. Beta

    1.0 (53)

    Orthros 1.0 (53)

    • Introduces a compact app-wide icon system and clearer Spotify handoff behavior.
    What changed
    • Orthros destinations use a compact, consistent icon family across the app.
    • The Chant Stand Browse player receives its exact approved symbol.
    • People without Spotify Premium see an honest web or app handoff instead of unsupported in-app playback.
    • Apple Music, Orthros-owned playback, widgets, Apple Watch, and protected configuration remain intact.

    iOS / iPadOS · watchOS · Widgets · macOS · CarPlay

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