Exodus 90: Catholic Men's App

The latest update changed the format of the app’s graphics with a white background with no night time or dark mode available. Annoying and I want to use the app less.

The new format is ok, but it needs a night mode

Can’t find the Formations anymore. Those were great value. I hope it’s coming back with the new app update and is just a glitch. The new upgrade is actually a downgrade.

The new UI in version 4.0.0 is terrible, and a serious downgrade from the previous version, even though that one had its own flaws. Please at least give us the option to revert to the previous UI. I’m not even sure why an update was seen as necessary. For an app with a very steep $90/year subscription model, is any of that money going to quality graphic designers who understand the mission of Exodus 90? The app should be very straightforward so that the focus can remain on the task list and readings, and fraternity messages for those that use it. Lastly, while I generally support the goals laid out by Exodus 90, I must say with charity that I question some of the ways they are being implemented. What additional value is delivered to men by paying $90/year to access an app, versus tracking the disciplines on a piece of paper and reading from a physical bible? Is it really just the extra content that is provided within the app, such as the anonymous daily reflections and the opportunity to message people in the app (also with this latest update, it seems some extra context has been removed, such as reflections on fatherhood, physical exercise routines, etc…)? All of that extra content can be useful and I appreciate it all in one place, but I just can’t imagine this is worth $90/year to produce and curate. Finally, if an ongoing goal for Exodus 90 is to become a year-long model, with different programs filling up the rest of the calendar year, I’d ask that the founders reconsider this and not only from a monetary point of view (tho a monthly subscription plan would still be nice). The Church has seasons for a reason; Exodus 90 originally helped men to live out a fuller, deeper Lenten season. It should not become a Catholic “75 Hard Challenge” for 365 days a year, nor a substitute for spiritual direction for those who are need guidance with their faith.

Been a user and follower of the program for two straight years. We continued with a sort of Exodus 365 and followed each program through the year. The new UI is horrible with no option to set dark mode. The bright white is no go for me. Coupled with the change in format to a podcast rather than a weekly video series seems an odd choice and leaves our weekly meetings feeling a little lackluster. There are plenty of podcast our group can follow and way more efficient apps for forming a fraternity. Switching to podcasts, bad app design changes, forcing yearly subscription, and poor communications has us ready to leave and for other programs. Sad as the 2024/25 season was amazing, feels like the upcoming 2026 season may be a bust for our group.

This review is for the app itself, NOT for the Exodus90 program. The new app update today (9-15-2025) has no dark mode even when the phone is in dark mode. There is still no function to edit a posted message if you realize you made typos.

I noticed the content was strong in 2024 with exodus and Tobit. It became more scolding in tone with Jonah and now has devolved to interpreting the daily readings. A shame guilt version of hallow. I think of it as one of Job’s friends who is a broken record and sees no need to improve.

A wolf in sheep’s clothing. You can pray, fast, and read the Book of Exodus for free on your own. The owner of this company (this is not a non profit anymore) desires wealth above anything else. You don’t need to charge $90 to “250,000 men” to pay for “computers and salaries” of the few individuals that work there. Thats a heck of a lot of money for “computers and salaries” — or it’s a lie that they have that many men using the app. Their “apostolate promise” is a clear marketing ploy for men to think the Exodus owner is generous, when in fact it’s a psychological device to ease the owner’s conscience. It’s all delusional, and sadly a real travesty. This was once the leading men’s program in the Church. Now it’s a Hallow wannabe without any true value. Do yourself a favor and fast, pray, and read the Book of Exodus with a group of men you trust — and without an app.

I’ll say that the program is a great idea and well implemented. It bears spiritual fruit for many men. But to have made the app only available with an annual subscription fee has really soured me on the Exodus 90 program. I enjoyed St. Michael’s Lent last year, though I would have strongly preferred a print version. Perhaps all of this is necessary to continue to create content and sustain the livelihoods of developers, but I wish some more transparency were here. Indeed, opacity and obfuscation seem to be at work in the curious idea that their “Apostolate Promise” is discounting or gifting subscriptions to those in need. Their website indicates that these subsidies and gifts come from the donations of other Exodus 90 members, not the creators of Exodus 90. I laud the generosity of these members, but to suggest that other people’s magnanimity makes for your apostolate promise of generosity is a farce—and makes me skeptical about the rest of the pricing model. Imagine Netflix having a donate-so-other-people-could-stream feature. That’s not generosity on Netflix’s part.

The app won’t allow perusing of content unless $90 is paid immediately. What a waste of time. Even though I’m interested in trying to do the St Michael Lent, I won’t now because I can’t even review the app.