For iPhone

Trace what Christians believe, and why.

FaithTrace shows what each tradition teaches, the scripture and sources it cites, and how that teaching developed over the centuries.

Coming soon to the App Store$24.99 once. Lifetime access.
Features

Twenty-four doctrines. Eleven denominations. Two thousand years.

Choose a doctrine, choose a tradition, and read what it teaches with the sources open beside it.

Trace a doctrine

From Baptism to End Times, see each tradition’s belief in plain English: a short summary first, then the full account, with unfamiliar terms explained.

Follow the timeline

Dated entries show the councils, writings and controversies that shaped a teaching. FaithTrace separates an early witness to a belief from its later formal definition.

See the differences inside

Traditions aren’t monoliths. Records show where branches differ, such as The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in North America, and label each position as official, widely held, historical or debated.

Open every source

Tap a citation to see the author or institution, the document, the section, and a link to read it. Catechisms, confessions and councils come first.

Explore the history

The apostles, the Church Fathers, church councils, schisms, prominent theologians, and the isms and ologies behind them, all linked to the doctrines they shaped.

Search the way you think

Search “rapture,” “millennium” or “Second Coming” and land on End Times. Save anything to Favorites to come back to it.

Question of the day

The big questions, with the sources open.

Christians have argued over these for centuries. Pick one and read how each tradition answers it in the live app above.

More questions
Our approach

Fair to every tradition.

Each tradition is described through its own authoritative texts where they exist, and through reputable scholarship for history. Every record shows its review status, so you always know what has been verified.

Verified

Reviewed against cited primary sources.

Draft

Written and partly sourced, awaiting review.

Placeholder

Structure only. Nothing is published without a source.

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Support

How can we help?

Answers to common questions, and a direct line if you need one.

How much does FaithTrace cost?

A single lifetime purchase of $24.99. There’s no subscription, and future content updates are included.

I got a new iPhone. How do I get FaithTrace back?

Download FaithTrace from the App Store while signed in with the same Apple Account you used to buy it. Apple won’t charge you again.

How do I request a refund?

Purchases are handled by Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, and choose FaithTrace.

Does FaithTrace favor one tradition?

No. Each tradition is described through its own catechisms, confessions and official statements where they exist. Where historians disagree, FaithTrace says so and shows both views.

What do Verified, Draft and Placeholder mean?

Verified records have been checked against their cited sources. Drafts are written and partly sourced but still in review. Placeholders show the structure of a record that hasn’t been written yet.

I found an error. How do I report it?

In the app, open Support and choose Correct an error, or tap Report an error at the bottom of any record. Tell us what you think is wrong and add a source if you have one. Corrections are reviewed and credited in the next update.

Can you add my church or a new doctrine?

Yes, send a request. Tell us the tradition or topic and where its official teaching is published.

Do I need an account?

No. FaithTrace works without signing in. Your favorites and settings stay on your iPhone.

Still need help?

We usually reply within two business days.

support@faithtrace.app
Legal

Privacy Policy

Last updated October 9, 2026 · Draft for review before publishing

FaithTrace is built to be read, not to track you. This policy explains what the app and this website do with information.

What we don’t collect

FaithTrace doesn’t require an account. We don’t collect your name, email, location or contacts through the app, and we don’t sell or share personal information.

What stays on your device

Favorites, reading preferences and appearance settings are stored on your iPhone. Deleting the app removes them.

Purchases

The lifetime purchase is processed by Apple. We receive confirmation that a purchase was made, not your payment details.

Links to other sites

Citations and recommended reading link to outside websites, some through affiliate programs. Those sites have their own privacy policies.

Contact

Questions about privacy: support@faithtrace.app

Legal

Terms of Use

Last updated October 9, 2026 · Draft for review before publishing

The app

FaithTrace is sold through the App Store and is subject to Apple’s Licensed Application End User License Agreement in addition to these terms.

Content

FaithTrace is an educational reference. It describes what traditions teach and cites their sources; it isn’t a statement of any church’s official position, and it isn’t pastoral advice. Records marked Draft or Placeholder are still in review.

Affiliate links

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Contact

support@faithtrace.app

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