# WardBullet vs Scripture Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WardBullet at none against Scripture Notes's 1. WardBullet also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Scripture Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. WardBullet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for WardBullet against 4.3 for Scripture Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of WardBullet's written reviews are positive against 56% of Scripture Notes's.

WardBullet ships an update every 3 weeks, Scripture Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WardBullet | Scripture Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wardbullet/id1549283218/reviews)** | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 81 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jared Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549283220) | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) |

## What reviewers say

### WardBullet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wardbullet/id1549283218)

Easily create and manage church meeting agendas with pre-built templates and real-time updates. Work offline with automatic syncing and share programs via links accessible in any browser. Supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Pre-built templates, Real-time updates, Offline work with sync, Curated backgrounds, Visitor agenda view, Dynamic script creation, Easy sharing via link

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to organize program
- 👍 Simplifies announcements
- 👍 Streamlines ward business
- 👍 Real-time updates
- 👍 Cuts preparation time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 New hymns not found
- 🐛 No open format for new songs
- 🐛 App doesn't connect to server
- 🐛 Changes don't show up
- 🐛 Always says 'offline'

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't connect to server
- Changes not showing up
- Always says 'offline - tap to reconnect'
- Cannot log in after new update
- Won't scroll down to get to Google login

**Requested features**

- Add new hymn 1045
- Open format for new song titles
- Allow input of other hymns
- Default to display view when published
- Submit support tickets


### Scripture Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202)

Enhance your scripture study with a personal research assistant. This app helps you discover deeper meaning and record insights quickly. Access a vast library of resources and advanced search tools to gain more revelation.

**Highlights:** Instant note system for verse inspiration, Boolean search for complex queries, Access to external resources (dictionaries, translations), LDS Citation Index and Joseph Smith Translation access, Expanding library of religious texts, Collection Notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SN Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WardBullet free?

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

### Is Scripture Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WardBullet or Scripture Notes?

WardBullet is rated higher. WardBullet averages 4.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Scripture Notes averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do WardBullet or Scripture Notes have ads?

WardBullet shows ads; Scripture Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, WardBullet or Scripture Notes?

WardBullet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scripture Notes fortnightly. Most recently, WardBullet was updated on September 18, 2026 and Scripture Notes on September 21, 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.*