Comparison

Latter vs Scriptorian

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

Head to head
About

Latter

Explore Church history by visualizing the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles throughout modern history. View biographical details for each apostle and navigate through leadership changes year by year or by spinning a wheel.

Highlights
  • Visualize First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
  • View biographical information
  • Navigate history with a slider
  • Spin a wheel for random historical view
  • Step through historical changes
  • Accurate date and name data
Features
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Explore Church History from a new perspective! "Latter-day Apostles" lets you see what the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles looked like at any point in modern history. Tap any apostle's picture to read biographical information. Drag the slider from 1832 to the present day to see who the leaders were in that year. Or just spin the wheel and see what happens. Or tap the "forwards" and "backwards" buttons to step through history, seeing the exact dates that changes were made in the quorums. First Presidency chronology data based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency_(LDS_Church) Quorum chronology data based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)#Chart We have made every effort to be accurate. If you find any errors in the dates or names or pictures of the apostles, please let us know and we will fix it ASAP. General Authority portraits are copyrighted by Intellectual Reserve, Inc., and are used here by permission. This app is a research project funded by Brigham Young University Hawaii, however the contents are the responsibility of its developers. This app is not an "official" publication of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

About

Scriptorian

This app makes memorizing scripture engaging through guided exercises and intelligent review schedules. It offers interactive games, progress tracking, and group features for collaborative learning. Optional subscriptions unlock advanced functionalities for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Guided verse-by-verse memorization
  • Intelligent spaced repetition review
  • Interactive scripture games (Scripture Chase, Top Dawg)
  • Progress tracking with experience and streaks
  • Community passage collection sharing
  • Group features for leaders and families
Features
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Scriptorian helps you actually memorize scripture — and remember it for good. Scriptorian turns repetition into something you'll look forward to. Pick a passage, practice with guided exercises, and let an intelligent review schedule bring each verse back right before you'd forget. Whether you're memorizing on your own or guiding others — as a seminary or institute teacher, a class or quorum leader, or a parent — Scriptorian helps scripture stick. WHY SCRIPTORIAN • Play scripture games — go head-to-head in live games like Scripture Chase and Top Dawg, turning memorization into friendly competition. • Guided memorization, not just flashcards — build a verse word by word, fill in what's missing, and reconstruct it from memory. • Due Today — your intelligent daily task list. Instead of reviewing everything at once, Scriptorian uses science-based spaced repetition to schedule each passage so it comes due exactly when you need it, and nothing slips through the cracks. • Share and discover collections — publish your own passage collections for the community, and browse and save collections others have created with a single tap. • Track real progress — earn experience, level up, keep daily streaks, and watch passages move from "learning" to "mastered." • Gentle reminders — set a daily practice time and get a nudge to keep your streak alive. LEAD AND MEMORIZE TOGETHER Great for teachers, leaders, and families: • Create or join a private group for your seminary class, quorum, or family • Go head-to-head in live memorization games such as Scripture Chase and Top Dawg • Cheer each other on with group leaderboards and top performers • Set shared goals and celebrate when everyone reaches them Start with your first verse today — and be surprised how much you remember tomorrow. Scriptorian offers optional subscriptions that unlock additional features. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: scriptorian.app. Scriptorian is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Terms of Use (EULA): https://scriptorian.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://scriptorian.app/privacy

Screenshots

Latter1 screens
Scriptorian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scriptorian at 5.0 against Latter's 4.3. Scriptorian also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Latter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (101 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scriptorian sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Latter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scriptorian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latter has 101 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Latter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scriptorian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Latter ships an update every 2 months, Scriptorian every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Latter versus Scriptorian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatterScriptorian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (101 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThirsty Nellan ProductionsScriptorian Ltd Co

Customer experience

Latter

All ratings101 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative10.0%

Scriptorian

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Latter

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Hinckley age incorrect
  • Nelson's death at 101 not recorded
  • Cannot click on certain individuals
  • Jumps multiple years with slider
  • Oliver Cowdery missing
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  • Slider is too sensitive
  • iOS version missing features compared to Android
  • Timeline bar difficult to control
  • No description of when changes made
  • Changes not showing until next year
  • App icon outdated
  • Choppy transitions on iPad Pro
  • App not updated frequently enough

Requested features

21 requests
  • Update content with recent changes
  • Standardize personal information layout
  • Show history of other things (e.g., NBA rosters)
  • Make pictures larger
  • Include Oliver Cowdery
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  • Search by month and year
  • Use last names
  • Add specific date input
  • Select year via dropdown menu
  • Add seniority line of succession
  • Show all 14 apostles
  • Add navigation arrow
  • Add date input search box
  • Update app icon
  • Add calendar for specific dates
  • Add captions for changes
  • Include times when First Presidency is resolved
  • Update immediately upon change
  • Need version for Relief Society structure
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

Scriptorian

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Latter

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Scriptorian

Subscriptions10
  • Pro-Leader (2 Groups)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro-Leader (3 Groups)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro-Leader (4 Groups)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Pro-Leader (5 Groups)7 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Pro-Leader (6 Groups)7 Days trial$18.991 Month
  • Pro-Leader (2 Groups)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro-Leader (3 Groups)7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Pro-Leader (4 Groups)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Pro-Leader (5 Groups)7 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • Pro-Leader (6 Groups)7 Days trial$189.991 Year

Questions

Is Latter free?
Latter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scriptorian free?
Scriptorian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Latter or Scriptorian?
Scriptorian is rated higher. Latter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Scriptorian averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Latter or Scriptorian have ads?
Neither Latter nor Scriptorian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Latter or Scriptorian?
Latter ships an update every 2 months, and Scriptorian every 3 days. Most recently, Latter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scriptorian on October 9, 2026.

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