# LDS Ponderize vs Scripture Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: LDS Ponderize at free with in-app purchases against Scripture Notes's subscription. LDS Ponderize also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LDS Ponderize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scripture Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for LDS Ponderize against 4.3 for Scripture Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of LDS Ponderize's written reviews are positive against 56% of Scripture Notes's.

LDS Ponderize ships an update monthly, Scripture Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LDS Ponderize | Scripture Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-ponderize/id1046416161/reviews) | **[4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LDS Mobile Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395460676) | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) |

## What reviewers say

### LDS Ponderize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-ponderize/id1046416161)

This app helps users memorize and reflect on scripture verses by displaying them on their lock screen. It provides daily reminders to ponder the chosen verse and weekly prompts to select a new one.

**Highlights:** Weekly scripture selection, Lock screen verse display, Daily pondering reminders, Weekly new verse prompt, Extended pondering focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful backgrounds
- 💡 Great concept for pondering scriptures
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ❤️ Inspiring and spiritually uplifting
- 🔄 Allows custom scripture selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📱 Screen size/shape issues
- 💸 Paid app for basic features
- ⏳ Not updated for newer phones
- 🚫 Font size adjustment issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when picking new verse
- App closes when interacting with options
- App doesn't function on iPhone 12 Max Pro
- Crashes and freezes on opening
- Lost library after iPhone update

**Requested features**

- Update for new phone screen shapes/sizes
- More scripture/quote options
- More background pictures
- More font options
- Ability to edit saved scriptures


### Scripture Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202)

Enhance your scripture study with a personal research assistant. This app helps you discover deeper meaning and record insights quickly. Access a vast library of resources and advanced search tools to gain more revelation.

**Highlights:** Instant note system for verse inspiration, Boolean search for complex queries, Access to external resources (dictionaries, translations), LDS Citation Index and Joseph Smith Translation access, Expanding library of religious texts, Collection Notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SN Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LDS Ponderize free?

LDS Ponderize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scripture Notes free?

Scripture Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LDS Ponderize or Scripture Notes?

Scripture Notes is rated higher. LDS Ponderize averages 4.2 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Scripture Notes averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do LDS Ponderize or Scripture Notes have ads?

Neither LDS Ponderize nor Scripture Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LDS Ponderize or Scripture Notes?

LDS Ponderize ships an update monthly, and Scripture Notes fortnightly. Most recently, LDS Ponderize was updated on August 24, 2026 and Scripture Notes on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*