Comparison

LDS Temple Service vs Ward Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LDS Temple Service

This application helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints track their temple service goals for a single year. Users can identify preferred service types and frequency, then monitor completed services through a visual interface. Data resets annually to set new goals.

Highlights
  • Identify service frequency and type
  • Track completed services
  • Visual yearly service overview
  • Annual data reset for new goals
  • Temple service management
Features
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The Temple Service Application is provided to help members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve in the temples throughout the world. For those who are not members of this church this app is irrelevant. The intended purpose is to allow members to identify the frequency and type of service they would like to give and then provide a mechanism to track what services have been completed. The interface allows a visual view of the year's service and is intended to only monitor one year. Each year you reset the data and re-establish your next years service goals.

About

Ward Manager

This app helps Latter-day Saint ward communities stay connected and organized. It facilitates communication, event management, and community building through secure access and private registration.

Highlights
  • Secure ward access with codes
  • Activity and event management
  • Announcements and push notifications
  • Leadership administrative tools
  • Community building and spiritual sharing
  • Encrypted data and privacy controls
Features
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Ward Manager is the essential app for Latter-day Saint ward communities to stay connected, organized, and engaged. Designed specifically for YSA (Young Single Adult) and family wards, this app streamlines communication and strengthens fellowship within your congregation. Key Features: Secure Ward Access Private registration with bishop-provided ward codes Phone verification for enhanced security Member approval process ensures community safety Activity Management View upcoming ward activities and events RSVP and track attendance Get directions and event details Never miss important ward activities Announcements & Updates Receive important ward announcements Push notifications for urgent updates Stay informed about ward business Access sacrament meeting programs Leadership Tools Bishop and leadership administrative features Member approval and management Ward statistics and insights Secure document sharing Foster Community Share your testimony and spiritual experiences Connect with members who share similar interests Coordinate service opportunities Build lasting friendships Privacy & Security: Ward Manager takes your privacy seriously. All data is encrypted and only accessible to approved ward members. Your personal information is never shared outside your ward without your permission. Perfect For: YSA ward members looking to connect Family ward communities Ward leadership and administrators Anyone wanting to strengthen ward unity Join thousands of ward members already using Ward Manager to build stronger, more connected communities. Download today and experience the difference! Note: This app requires a ward registration code from your bishop or ward leadership to access.

Screenshots

LDS Temple Service3 screens
Ward Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ward Manager at 4.9 against LDS Temple Service's 2.2. LDS Temple Service's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ward Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LDS Temple Service versus Ward Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLDS Temple ServiceWard Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlaine DennisJames Berkabile

Customer experience

LDS Temple Service

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Ward Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LDS Temple Service

No in-app purchases

None

Ward Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LDS Temple Service free?
LDS Temple Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ward Manager free?
Ward Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LDS Temple Service or Ward Manager?
Ward Manager is rated higher. LDS Temple Service averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ward Manager averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do LDS Temple Service or Ward Manager have ads?
Neither LDS Temple Service nor Ward Manager shows ads.

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