# Church Notes — Bible Note-Taking App

> Bible note-taking app for sermons and daily devotions. (iPhone/iPad app by Church Notes PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-notes/id1518737806 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Church Notes PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518737805)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 440 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 229 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-notes/id1518737806/reviews.md

## What is Church Notes?

A Bible Note-Taking App. Taking Bible Notes at Church and creating daily devotions made simple!

Make it easier to stay focused on the Bible by using Church Notes. No more toting a clunky bible and notebook, and no more multiple, stressful, and time-consuming apps.

Church Notes makes it easier for Christians to celebrate the Gospel every day by having a convenient, easy, and all-in-one app for sermon and devotional note-taking.

Key Features

* Auto-Verse: Type in a Bible Verse, tap space, and that verse will automatically be inserted into your note

* Sermons - Create detailed notes while listening to a Sermon. Type in the Sermon Title, Preachers name and take word for word, verse for verse notes of that sermon.

* Devotions: Create Daily Devotions with Church Notes. Type out a verse, and write down some thoughts around that verse. It even comes with SOAP, which allows you to structure your Devotion.

* Bible Reader: Read the word of God and create a devotion from any verse

Premium
Get access to all bible translations!
* You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase.
* Auto-renewable subscription
* Your subscription will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
* Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Account Settings after purchase.
* Privacy policy: https.://www.churchnotesapp.com/privacy-policy
* Terms and Conditions: https://www.churchnotesapp.com/terms

## Key features

- Auto-Verse insertion
- Sermon note-taking
- Daily devotion creation
- SOAP devotional structure
- Integrated Bible reader
- Multiple Bible translations (premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annually | $31.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yealy | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | one-time |
| Annually | $31.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Church Notes?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick scripture insertion without app switching
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple design
- 📖 Helpful templates (SOAP, Sermon, Devotion)
- 🔍 Searchable notes for easy retrieval
- 💡 Auto-verse feature works well
- ✨ Unique and innovative features
- 📝 Organized note-taking system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Data loss and notes not saving
- 🐛 App crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ No Apple Pencil support on iPad
- ❌ Limited Bible version options (ESV default)
- ❌ Cannot insert images or pictures
- ❌ No audio recording capability
- 🖱️ Clunky text cursor placement after verse insertion
- ❌ No handwriting/pen input support
- 💰 Paid app (some users want free version)
- 🐛 Bible version switching causes black screen
- 🐛 Formatting glitches with numbered lists
- 🐛 Auto-verse feature stops working
- ❌ Limited organizational options for series
- ❌ Cannot scroll to bottom of notes
- 📚 Lack of user instructions/documentation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notes fail to save despite auto-save claims
- App crashes and white screen freezing
- Save button not functioning
- Bible version switching causes black screen requiring app restart
- Auto-verse feature stops working and won't re-engage
- Deleted notes reappear after app restart
- Text cursor placement issues after verse insertion
- Numbered list formatting repeats numbers
- Unable to scroll to bottom of notes
- Notes disappear after extended writing sessions

**Most requested features**

- Apple Pencil support for iPad
- Audio recording capability
- Image/picture insertion
- Handwritten note support
- Additional Bible translations (NLT, MSG, NASB, AMP, Spanish)
- Ability to add videos
- Better note organization by series
- Print notes functionality
- Global option to exclude app branding in copied text
- Search results showing words in context
- Better formatting for outlined/numbered notes
- In-app user guidance and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-notes/id1518737806/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Almost perfect!

*2024-01-25*

If this app has the ability to record audio, this would be perfect. Hope you can add that feature soon. I do love this app!

**Developer response:** Hey! Thanks for the review - we haven’t had a request for audio before. Do you mind sending a message to us on the chat so I can ask more details? Tom

### 5/5 — Share the app

*2023-12-29*

This is a really good app, and I will be sharing it with friends and family. I think this could be good for a lot of people.

### 2/5 — I love the App! But…

*2023-11-02*

This App is great. I love the unique features. I have found it very helpful in my time with the Lord. My one complaint is that twice now, I have spent 45 minutes writing in each prompt, and the entire devotion was deleted. It was honestly so disappointing and has made me rethink using the app as a whole. My time with the Lord is sacred and to not be able to trust an app to save information means it has no use to me. I’m not sure what causes the error, but if it happens a third time, I will move on to another app that is trustworthy to do what it is supposed to do.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2023-10-04*

This app helped me a lot during the Feast of Tabernacles and keeping up with the sermons. Directions on how to use the app would have been helpful, however.

### 3/5 — Absolutely love the app, auto verse stopped working

*2023-09-10*

I absolutely love this app! It’s been great with my new church experience. The. Auto verse feature however recently stopped working and it won’t re-engage. I’m not sure how to fix it.

**Developer response:** Hey! Thanks for writing in, we’ve fixed the issue on the latest update, please can you update the app and try again? 

Reach out to me at support@churchnotesapp.com if you have any further issues

### 5/5 — Good but few issues

*2023-09-04*

This app is great from what I can tell so far but I am unable to switch my Bible version, when I try the screen goes black and I have to swipe out of the app in order to get back to note taking, I’d love if you guys could take a look at this! Thank you!

### 5/5 — I really like this app

*2023-08-11*

But can you please add a thing where you can input pictures that would be really helpful thank you!

### 2/5 — Does not support Apple Pencil

*2023-08-09*

When it supports Apple Pencil it will be a great app.  However, I’m not going to use a keypad during a sermon. I also wanted to use it with my digital Bible studies. I’ll check back every few months to see if that functionality has been added.

### 3/5 — This app

*2023-07-09*

Amazing app just wish it was free😢

**Developer response:** Hey! Reach out to us at support@churchnotesapp.com and we can help out

### 3/5 — Having trouble.

*2023-04-19*

I’m in the free trial mode and at first my experience was really great. But now only my second time using this app I’m having trouble with it. I’m doing a devotion using the S.O.A.P. Option. I used it yesterday as well and it worked great but not I hit save and nothing happens. This wasn’t my first frustration though. When I opened the app my screen lit up white and stayed that way for about 2 minutes. I had to shut my iPad off twice before I could get the app to open. I really enjoy the app when it’s working properly. It’s pushed me to want to study my Bible more. Please fix this issue so I can dive back into using this app!! Thank you!!

**Developer response:** Hey! Please reach out to us at support@churchnotesapp.com as we want to understand more about what is happening. Definitely not the user experience we want, Tom

## Frequently asked questions about Church Notes

### What does the Church Notes app do?

Church Notes is a Bible note-taking application designed to simplify the process of taking notes during church sermons and creating daily devotions. It aims to be an all-in-one tool for Christians to engage with scripture more effectively.

### What are the key features of Church Notes?

Key features include Auto-Verse, which automatically inserts Bible verses into your notes, dedicated sections for sermon note-taking with details like title and preacher, and tools for creating daily devotions, including the SOAP structure. It also has an integrated Bible reader.

### How much does Church Notes cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Basic note-taking and devotional features are available for free. Access to all Bible translations is available through a premium subscription, which can be purchased via an in-app purchase.

### What is the SOAP structure for devotions?

SOAP is a method for structuring daily devotions. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. The app helps users follow this format when writing their daily reflections on Bible verses.

### Can I use Church Notes to read the Bible?

Yes, the app includes a Bible reader that allows you to read the word of God directly within the application. You can then use this feature to create a devotion from any verse you are reading.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.46 — 2024-04-24

Bugfixes

### 1.4.45 — 2024-04-16

Bugfixes

### 1.4.44 — 2024-01-15

Share your Notes with Friends and Family

### 1.4.43 — 2024-01-08

Bugfixes

### 1.4.42 — 2023-11-28

Bugfixes

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