# Preachup vs Sermon Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sermon Log at 95% against Preachup's 36%. Sermon Log also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Preachup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sermon Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Preachup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sermon Log holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Preachup's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sermon Log's.

Preachup ships an update every 3 weeks, Sermon Log weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Preachup | Sermon Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preachup/id1441602471/reviews) | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-log/id6761130250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phillip Burch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441602470) | [Chukwunedum Uzor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887927420) |

## What reviewers say

### Preachup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preachup/id1441602471)

This app helps organize, write, search, and present sermons. It features a calendar for planning, an organizer to analyze sermon content for topics and gaps, and a smart editor with verse and topic recommendations. It also offers a unique presentation mode and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Sermon calendar for planning and tracking, Sermon organizer for topic analysis, Smart sermon editor with recommendations, Search for related passages and ideas, Presentation mode for sermons, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (old version)
- 💡 Great for sermon preparation (old version)
- 👍 Organized (old version)
- 👍 Useful Bible references
- 👍 Helpful for ministry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when creating new sermons
- 🐛 App crashes when tapping new notes
- 👎 New update not user-friendly
- 👎 Old version was better
- 👎 New format is complicated

**Reported bugs**

- App completely shuts down when creating new sermons
- App crashes when tapping on a new note
- Cannot see past sermons
- Bolding, highlighting, and quoting scriptures no longer works
- App is no longer fluid to scroll through when preaching (scrolls a page at a time)

**Requested features**

- Revert to the old version
- Bring back the old format
- Add multiple Bible versions
- Add Spanish Bible versions
- Add a Bible within the app


### Sermon Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-log/id6761130250)

Capture, organize, and revisit religious messages with this companion app. Record audio, take notes, generate AI summaries, and connect reflections to scripture. It provides a focused space to remember insights and deepen faith.

**Highlights:** Record sermons and save with notes, Write rich notes during messages, Generate transcripts for review, Create clear summaries of big ideas, Connect reflections to scripture, Organize notes by title, speaker, date, Share summaries, transcripts, or audio

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sermon Log Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Sermon Log Pro — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Sermon Log Pro — Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sermon Log Pro — Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Preachup free?

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

### Is Sermon Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Preachup or Sermon Log?

Sermon Log is rated higher. Preachup averages 2.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Sermon Log averages 4.7 from 41 ratings.

### Do Preachup or Sermon Log have ads?

Neither Preachup nor Sermon Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Preachup or Sermon Log?

Preachup ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sermon Log weekly. Most recently, Preachup was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sermon Log on October 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.*
