FamilySearch DMAP vs LDS Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FamilySearch DMAP
This app connects a specialized camera capture system to a central management system for digitizing genealogical records. It facilitates the transfer of family histories from archives when internet connectivity is unreliable.
- Connects DMAP workstation to CMS
- Digitizes genealogical records
- Transfers family histories
- Operates in Online Mode
- Supports unreliable internet
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FamilySearch International is an incorporated, nonprofit, family-focused institution dedicated to providing free access to recorded genealogical data. Using a specialized camera capture system, FamilySearch digitizes genealogical records and family histories from archives around the world. When the internet connection at an archive is unreliable or unavailable, the DMAP Mobile App connects the DMAP workstation to CMS at FamilySearch. DMAP must be operating in Online Mode to use this app.
LDS Database
Access a curated collection of public domain scriptural resources for the LDS faith. This reference tool provides easy access to important texts.
- LDS scriptural resources
- Public domain content
- Simple database interface
- Offline access (implied)
- Cross-device compatibility
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A simple database containing LDS scriptural resources in the public domain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LDS Database at 4.8 against FamilySearch DMAP's 3.0. LDS Database also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LDS Database holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LDS Database has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FamilySearch DMAP ships an update every 17 months, LDS Database every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FamilySearch DMAP | LDS Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FamilySearch International | Willard Barlow |
Customer experience
FamilySearch DMAP
LDS Database
In-app purchases
FamilySearch DMAP
No in-app purchases
LDS Database
No in-app purchases
Questions
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