BFSApps: Differences Between Our iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch® Apps & Our Android ™ Apps

We have generally tried to make both our iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch® apps & our Android™ apps similar. However, there are various differences between them. The following are listings of some possible differences between the versions. Note that the lists are not comprehensive and may vary by device / operating system version / configuration / etc. Note that the following is for informational purposes only. We make no guarantee concerning any item herein. For app terms of use, click here.

Click link below for app-specific listings:

» iStations ('IST')

» Catholic Bible References ('CBR')

» Saints4U ('S4U')

» Just Checkin' In ('JCI')

iStations

Differences may include...

* Layout: 'Slightly' different layout between versions

* Indicators: Versions have different indicators for automatic scrolling and alternate text (including '++' indicator in Android version)

* Audio: Audio pauses when accessing prayers or help (Android)

* Audio: Audio may be paused/resumed by pressing 'audio' button (Android)

* Background sounds: It may be possible to have appropriate background music on (e.g. Gregorian chant) during audio playback (Android)

* Images: App includes larger images (Android) [3/12 Update: The larger images have now been incorporated into both versions]

* Images: Images may expand or shrink automatically based on available screen space (Android)

* Feedback: 'Haptic feedback' may be enabled (Android)

* Text size: Font size may not be scalable (Android)

Also...

* Access to help file does not check online connection (Android)

* Text may remain in scrolled position when switching back & forth from alternate text (Android)

* Help contains link to access current version information (Android)

* No splash screen (Android)

* No 'close' button for prayers page (Android) [Note: Use device's back button to close]

* No 'close' or other buttons for help page (Android) [Note: Use device's back button to close]

* App may be brought to foreground in a different state (Android) [Note: To avoid this occurrence, use the device's back button to return to the app's main menu]

Also note that there are inherent differences between the platforms that are not app specific.

Updates: An update to iStations was released via iTunes in 3/12. This update increased the quality of the stations images. This update was not needed for iStations for Android since the Android version already had the increased quality images.

Catholic Bible References

Please check back soon for differences

Saints4U

Please check back soon for differences

Just Checkin' In

Differences may include...

* Layout / color differences (Note: On Android devices, items may expand or shrink automatically based on available screen space)

* Landscape mode added to accommodate devices with slide-out keyboard (Android)

* Different method of accessing edit screen (double tap text vs. long-press button)

* Different method of clearing fields in edit screen ('x' button for each field vs. clear all button)

* Save/exit buttons combined in edit screen (Android)

* Ability to select e-mail client (where applicable) (Android)

* Feedback: 'Haptic feedback' may be enabled (Android)

Also...

* Access to help file does not check online connection (Android)

* Help contains link to access current version information (Android)

* No 'close' or other buttons for help page (Android) [Note: Use device's back button to close]

* Edit screen from previous session may remain in 'open' condition (Android) [Note: To avoid this occurrence, do not exit the app while edit screen remains visible]

* Versioning: The first released Android version of Just Checkin' was 1.01 (rather than 1.0) since it incorporated the changes from version 1.01

Also note that there are inherent differences between the platforms that are not app specific.

Updates: An update to Just Checkin' In was released via iTunes in 5/12. This update included an updated appearance with increased image quality for retina display and it added an option to specify a default e-mail address (& cc/bcc address) on a per screen basis (screen 1 & screen 2) via settings. At this time, there is no update available for the Android version of this app.