# Family Search Journal vs Scripture Notes

The clearest difference is ads: Scripture Notes at none against Family Search Journal's shown. Scripture Notes also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Family Search Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scripture Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripture Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Notes has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Family Search Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, Scripture Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Family Search Journal | Scripture Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-search-journal/id1553501165/reviews) | **[4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [appselevated LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893343147) | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) |

## What reviewers say

### Family Search Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-search-journal/id1553501165)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Search Journal Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Search Journal Annual | $16.99 | per year |


### 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 Family Search Journal free?

Family Search Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scripture Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Family Search Journal or Scripture Notes?

Scripture Notes is rated higher. Family Search Journal averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scripture Notes averages 4.3 from 65 ratings.

### Do Family Search Journal or Scripture Notes have ads?

Family Search Journal shows ads; Scripture Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Family Search Journal or Scripture Notes?

Family Search Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scripture Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Family Search Journal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scripture Notes on October 25, 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.*