# LDS Advocate — Answers to the hard questions

> Faith-affirming resource for LDS doctrine and history with Book of Mormon timeline. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenneth Cluff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-advocate/id961416599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenneth Cluff](https://appshunter.io/developer/572353943)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-advocate/id961416599/reviews.md

## What is LDS Advocate?

A new addition to the app is a comprehensive timeline of events in the Book of Mormon. Each event has a scripture pericope listing supporting the value.
This app retains its list to websites, blogs and blog postings which present information about controversial LDS doctrines and history in faith affirming light.

Criteria used in selecting information for this site is:
1. Is it factual?
2. Is it free of polemics?
3. Does the information provide unique or insightful observations about LDS doctrine?
4. Does the information provide an honest representation of the material?

If the sites meet these criteria then they are candidates for inclusion in the app.

In compliance with Apple policy, websites included in this app that either ask for donations or link to sites which do will open in Safari all other links will open inside the app.

Disclaimer: This is not an official product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, no material compensation or support was received from the church in the production of this app.

## Key features

- Book of Mormon event timeline
- Scripture pericope listings
- Curated faith-affirming websites
- Factual and insightful content
- Links open in-app or Safari

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-advocate/id961416599/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Help

*2025-01-06*

I'm confused. When I open the app, it tells me that to get the most out of it, I should sign into iCloud with my Apple ID. However, I am already signed in. I click on one of the timelines, but it kicks me out. Can you help me?

## Frequently asked questions about LDS Advocate

### What is LDS Advocate?

LDS Advocate is a free app that offers a faith-affirming approach to understanding controversial LDS doctrines and history. It includes a timeline of events from the Book of Mormon with supporting scripture references and links to carefully selected websites.

### Does LDS Advocate have ads?

No, LDS Advocate does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use and does not display any ads.

### What kind of content does LDS Advocate feature?

The app focuses on factual, polemic-free information that provides unique or insightful observations about LDS doctrine and history. It aims to present material in an honest and faith-affirming light.

### How does LDS Advocate handle external links?

Websites included in LDS Advocate that ask for donations or link to donation sites will open in Safari. All other links will open directly within the app for a seamless user experience.

### Is LDS Advocate an official product of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

No, LDS Advocate is not an official product of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The developer states that no material compensation or support was received from the church in its production.

### What devices is LDS Advocate compatible with?

LDS Advocate is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system.

### When was LDS Advocate last updated?

The latest version of LDS Advocate, 1.0.2, was released on November 27, 2018. The app was initially released on July 12, 2015.

### What is the age rating for LDS Advocate?

LDS Advocate has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2018-11-27

This contains bug fixes in the topic list UI. Records now adjust size to fit content presented in the list.
The version number is now displayed in the settings view.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-11-23

Added new Book of Mormon timeline with commentary and scriptural references.

Bug fixes and bringing code base up to Swift 4. 
Compatibility fixes with iOS10/11.

### 1.0 — 2015-07-12

No release notes.

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