# ScripturePlus vs NephiCalm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScripturePlus at 92% against NephiCalm's 49%. ScripturePlus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). NephiCalm's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ScripturePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScripturePlus has 9.5K ratings behind it against 566, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of ScripturePlus's written reviews are positive against 49% of NephiCalm's.

ScripturePlus ships an update every 4 weeks, NephiCalm every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScripturePlus | NephiCalm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptureplus/id1459546023/reviews)** | [4.1 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 566 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 53 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Scripture Central](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741797757) | [Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741928668) |

## What reviewers say

### ScripturePlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptureplus/id1459546023)

Enhance your scripture study with a comprehensive digital library. Access the Standard Works, commentaries, videos, historical context, and curated enrichment materials. Follow structured reading plans for focused study.

**Highlights:** Access to Standard Works scriptures, Linked commentaries and enrichment materials, Come, Follow Me reading plans, Historical settings and 360 tours, Videos and images, KnoWhy articles and quotes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful study aid
- 👍 Organized daily study plan
- 🔍 Insightful commentary and resources
- 📚 Enhances understanding of scriptures
- 💡 Variety of learning materials (videos, images, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Navigation and UI could be improved
- 🔊 Lack of audio/audio options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content

**Reported bugs**

- Scriptures not loading properly
- Freezing/crashing on certain devices
- Navigation issues when scrolling

**Requested features**

- Ability to highlight and take notes
- Improved integration with Gospel Library app
- Closed captioning/subtitles for videos
- Print/export 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 ScripturePlus free?

ScripturePlus 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, ScripturePlus or NephiCalm?

ScripturePlus is rated higher. ScripturePlus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while NephiCalm averages 4.1 from 566 ratings.

### Do ScripturePlus or NephiCalm have ads?

Neither ScripturePlus nor NephiCalm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScripturePlus or NephiCalm?

ScripturePlus ships an update every 4 weeks, and NephiCalm every 5 weeks. Most recently, ScripturePlus was updated on September 24, 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.*