# We Believe vs NephiCalm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: We Believe at 98% against NephiCalm's 49%. We Believe also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). NephiCalm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NephiCalm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. We Believe asks for nothing beyond the download.

We Believe holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: We Believe has 47K ratings behind it against 566, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of We Believe's written reviews are positive against 49% of NephiCalm's.

We Believe ships an update every 3 months, NephiCalm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | We Believe | NephiCalm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-believe/id1195684666/reviews)** | [4.1 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 566 |
| Positive reviews | **97.6% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 42 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [We Believe Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558312421) | [Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741928668) |

## What reviewers say

### We Believe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-believe/id1195684666)

This app helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints build a daily scripture study habit. It offers short, high-quality devotionals with scripture, quotes, and discussion questions for individuals and families. Resources are tailored for all ages, making scripture study accessible and engaging.

**Highlights:** Daily scripture devotionals, Scripture + Quote + Question format, Family-friendly content, Short daily readings (<5 mins), Verse of the day widget, Resources for adults and kids

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient daily study
- 🙏 Uplifting and inspirational content
- 🌟 Variety of resources and perspectives
- 📚 Enhances scripture study
- 🕰️ Easy to fit into busy schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Notifications remain active even after closing the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Audio/audio options for content
- Ability to revisit past lessons
- More diversity in featured contributors
- Highlighting/note-taking functionality


### NephiCalm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Unwind with narrated scripture stories from the Book of Mormon, enhanced by soothing background sounds. Find inner peace, comfort, and strengthen your faith with short, uplifting audio tales designed for reflection and a peaceful bedtime routine.

**Highlights:** Narrated Book of Mormon stories, Soothing background ASMR sounds, Short, uplifting audio tales, Stories sorted by themes, Bedtime stories for kids, High-quality audio narration, Light & dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Nephicalm 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Nephicalm 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Calming and soothing voice
- 👍 Enjoyable and uplifting content
- 🎶 Relaxing background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No free version available
- 🤖 AI-generated pronunciation issues
- ⏱️ Short story lengths not ideal for sleep

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect charges and billing issues
- Inconsistent name pronunciation within stories

**Requested features**

- Playlist and continuous playback options
- More story content and voice options
- Correct pronunciation of names


## Frequently asked questions

### Is We Believe free?

We Believe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NephiCalm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, We Believe or NephiCalm?

We Believe is rated higher. We Believe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while NephiCalm averages 4.1 from 566 ratings.

### Do We Believe or NephiCalm have ads?

Neither We Believe nor NephiCalm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, We Believe or NephiCalm?

We Believe ships an update every 3 months, and NephiCalm every 5 weeks. Most recently, We Believe was updated on September 26, 2026 and NephiCalm on September 24, 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.*