# Church Notes — user reviews > 29 indexed App Store user reviews of Church Notes by Church Notes PTY LTD, rated 4.70/5 from 440 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-notes/id1518737806/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/church-notes/id1518737806.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 366 · 4★ 33 · 3★ 18 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 16 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (9 of 29) ### 4/5 — I Love Simple Things *2022-08-10, version 1.4.17* SIMPLE: Psalms 119:130 "The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand." I like apps that are simple--apps that do one thing and do it well. I have high hopes for this app--so much so that I stepped out in faith and purchased a very long term subscription without fully knowing its limitations and issues. The concept is simple: type a scripture reference and press the space bar to insert the text. Wrap that with templates for Sermons, SOAP, and Devotion templates/wizards and it's a nice to have (but unnecessary). I prefer a blank note template (without a NEXT button). But all in all it's fine. SEARCH: Jeremiah 29:13 "If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." It would also be nice if the search results showed words in context instead of just the large title banner. The banner is cute but takes up too much screen real estate. HELP: John 14:16 "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, who will never leave you." I'd like to give a shout-out to Tom who responded rather quickly and politely to my chat queries regarding a bug. Thanks for all your help Tom. NEW: John 16:24 "You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy." I would welcome additional translations like NLT, MSG, NASB, and AMP even if I had to pay a (one time) fee. Minor nit: It would be nice if there were a global option to exclude the "Note type" prefix "This Note Was Created Using Church Notes, Visit ChurchNotesApp.com" suffix when COPYING text. Overall, I like this app and will continue to use it as my primary church note app. I have several others--Olive (too embedded in their bible app) and the original Church Notes app (no longer available) Keep up the good work. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have fixed these bugs Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ### 3/5 — NEEDS to be able to insert pictures!!! *2022-08-03, version 1.4.17* This app is very good and organized but in some sermons there are images I would like to take a picture of and insert. Also the verses need to have quotations. We can get confused without the essential grammar. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We are currently working on adding images to our notes. Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ### 3/5 — Spanish version *2022-07-10, version 1.4.16* The app is good, but We need a Bible in Spanish version, please **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have added a Spanish Bible translation Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ### 4/5 — Solid app *2022-06-03, version 1.4.11* I love the convenience of scripture being added to notes by entering book, chapter, verse info. Super helpful when taking notes quickly. I’ve noticed that when I take notes in outline form that the formatting glitches. Every time I use numbered notes, the main ideas start out as expected with 1 and then 2. But then 2 repeats for any numbers thereafter. It would be great to have this addressed. Thank you for making this app available! Ex. 1. Xxx A.xxx 2. xxx B.xxx 2. Xxx **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have looked into this and we will have it fixed very soon. Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a note at hello@churchnotesapp.com if you have any questions. ### 4/5 — Love it except for some minor prob *2022-02-17, version 1.4.5* I can’t see the bottom of my notes, it won’t let me scroll all the way down. Is there a way to print your notes? **Developer response:** Thank you for your review, we have solved the scrolling issue on our latest release. You are able to print your notes by clicking the share button when reviewing your note. If you need any help finding this, please email us at hello@churchnotesapp.com ### 3/5 — Needs More Bible versions *2022-01-12, version 1.4.4* This is an awesome app I really love it. But would love to see more Bible versions. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have just released an update for this and you can now access NIV, NKJV, ESV & KJV ### 3/5 — More Bibles *2022-01-09, version 1.4.4* Need more Bible Versions instead of the ESV version. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have been working on integrating more Bible Translations and will have this ready very soon! Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a note at hello@churchnotesapp.com if you have any questions. ### 4/5 — Apple Pencil *2021-09-26, version 1.3.6* Need the app to function with Apple Pencil. Otherwise it has good potential. I like it! **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We'll look into functionality with Apple Pencil. Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a note at hello@churchnotesapp.com if you have any questions. ### 3/5 — Great start! *2021-07-31, version 1.3.4* This could be really fantastic. I would allow more organizational options for the notes written. It would be nice to be able to organize each note into specific series. For instance, my church will have one series over the course of 4 weeks. Can’t wait to see how this app evolves! **Developer response:** Thank you for the review Will! We definitely have some great updates in the pipe line and hopefully will be able to roll them out soon, including group tags. If you have any more feedback, feel free to email us at hello@churchnotesapp.com. Hopefully we can change that 3 star review to a 5 star in the future. God Bless, Tom ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Will not save notes *2022-08-08, version 1.4.17* I was really excited to use this app to take my notes since it automatically puts the verse in for you but it will not save any of my notes. This is the third time I have gone back to look at my notes to pick up where I left off but it never saves. It says in the help section that it automatically saves it but it doesn’t. I would give 5 stars if it wasn’t for that but if it doesn’t save all my notes I spent quite a bit of time on then all the other cool uses of the app is pointless. Hope they fix that problem so I can continue to use the app since I loved how easy it was to use! **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have fixed the issue with saving notes! Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ### 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. ### 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. ### 2/5 — Apple Pencil not supported on iPad version? *2023-01-15, version 1.4.26* I tried the iPad version for the first time. I am woefully underwhelmed. The note taking is clunky: add a auto-verse and then try to type notes at the cursor afterwards. You end up getting placed somewhere else on the page. An iPad version that does not recognize the Apple Pencil is pretty useless for taking notes during a sermon. ESV is the default translation. Really? I wish I could say there is a bright future for this app, but it really is nowhere ready for prime time. **Developer response:** Thank you for your review and I'm sorry you feel this way. As an app we are always trying to develop it to make it seemless for our users. If you email us hello@churchnotesapp.com we can look into the issues you're facing ### 2/5 — Lifetime? *2022-06-07, version 1.4.11* The details say $70 lifetime, but when you download the app and go to upgrade, you are not offer that option. **Developer response:** Hey! Please reach out to us at hello@churchnotesapp.com and we will be more than happy to help you with Premium. God Bless, Tom ### 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 ### 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 ### 3/5 — Needs pencil writing! *2022-10-01, version 1.4.21* The verse feature is so awesome but being able to write with a pencil would make this app much better. I’ll prob have to use good notes so that I can write. Please add a pencil and it would be perfect! ### 3/5 — Average but not what I’m looking for *2022-09-08, version 1.4.20* It was ok.. not many design options and I hated that couldn’t write with my pen and the text show up. You have to type everything. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We are working on implementing Apple Pencil into Church Notes Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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! ### 5/5 — Wouldn’t want any other notes App! *2022-10-14, version 1.4.22* Church notes is amazing! Consistently updating their app to make it more user friendly. Being able to put in a Bible verse without having to change to another app helps me focus on the sermon. Love this app! Keep up the good work! **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ### 5/5 — Great App But Glitches A Lot *2022-07-25, version 1.4.17* Wonderful app, I can keep track of all my notes and search for them which I am unable to do in apple Notes. However, when I try to delete sermons, they delete from my view but when I renter back they are still there. How do I permanently get rid of them. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have fixed the bug with deleting Sermons! Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a message via chat support if you have any questions. God Bless, Tom ### 5/5 — Very nicely integrated with my Sermon *2022-05-29, version 1.4.11* I started using the app today and was pleasantly surprised to see how it is able to find scriptures and add them to my sermon notes automatically as I take notes in service to break down the message and meaning of phrases for enhanced understanding. Helps to bring the scriptures to life in modern day language for me. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a note at hello@churchnotesapp.com if you have any questions. ### 5/5 — Apple Pencil Support please *2022-04-29, version 1.4.10* I would really love to use this with the Apple Pencil, it would make taking notes so much easier' **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We have been working very hard to get Apple Pencil working in our app, hopefully will have this live soon! Please recommend our app to your friends, and don’t hesitate to shoot us a note at hello@churchnotesapp.com if you have any questions. ### 5/5 — Really nice app, auto-verse feature works perfectly! *2021-05-19, version 1.3.1* Great app, I see a lot of potential! I love the auto verse feature and that the devotionals can be done automatically via the S.O.A.P method. Really easy to use and nice interface. In the future I’d love to see the ability to add audio or a video, and maybe even handwritten notes for us iPad folks 👀 but I’m very happy with the app now and can’t wait to see where it goes from here! **Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We’re excited to hear so much great feedback and are excited for the future of Church Notes ### 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 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*