Comparison

Scripture Notes vs The North 40

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scripture Notes

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
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Get More Revelation in Less Time. 10X Your Scripture Study with a Personal Research Assistant We all know what it feels like to read the scriptures and not feel fulfilled at getting the revelation you want. It's all too easy to get into a rut of reading a chapter and never digging for meaning because the tools available don't support finding patterns in the scriptures. This is why we created Scripture Notes to let you get more revelation in less time by searching the scriptures in deeper, more meaningful ways. Then when you record the revelation you receive, you show that you cherish it, and you receive more. Scripture Notes’ unique instant note system gives you the ability to quickly record all your inspiration on any verse, even inside search results. It features Boolean search for complex search queries, instant access to outside resources like Webster’s 1828 dictionary, Blue Letter Bible for Hebrew and Greek definitions, Bible Hub for 29 Bible translations, and for those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, you can access the LDS Citation Index project and the complete Joseph Smith Translation. Our library is constantly expanding and now includes other works like the Apocrypha, Book of Jasher, Lectures on Faith, and more. In this initial stage of release, we are focused on key features so local storage is not active yet (but will be in the future). As a cloud-based app you will need to register for an account to save your data. This account is a modest subscription to continue to develop the software. Cancelling your subscription will put you on a free version of the app which is still very powerful but removes extra books in the library and a Collection Note feature. As early release software, Scripture Notes is a stable platform but has limited features when compared to the desktop version. It is already very powerful with Boolean searches and the ability to create Collection Notes, but we are working to make it the best mobile scripture study app available. There are many more features to come. Commenting on our desktop version: Dr. Brent Top, retired Dean of Religious Studies at BYU, said “I was blown away how good it is.” Brad Constantine, Retired Seminary & Institute Teacher, said “In my years of gospel and scripture study, I’ve never seen a study tool that is as easy to use yet as flexible and powerful as Scripture Notes. You can easily be the gospel doctrine scholar you’ve always dreamed of with this powerful tool. This is a very valuable gospel study resource.” Deb Malone saihttps://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/d, “When I first came across Scripture Notes I didn't see the value or use for them (sorry!), but I WANTED to. So I watched a few of the videos.... the more I watched, the more I was intrigued. It is the tutorials that come with the app that make the whole thing invaluable! Finally, for the first time in my life, I'm not just reading the scriptures.... I'm studying them! That is a huge blessing to me and I cannot wait to dig in further and learn sooo much more! Thank you so very much for your effort and work that has been put into this to make it such a blessing to those like myself!” Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The North 40

This app helps you set SMART goals and manage daily tasks with a planner and schedule system. It allows you to link contacts and goals to events, track progress, record notes, and includes a simple budgeting feature to keep you focused and productive.

Highlights
  • SMART goal setting
  • Daily planner and schedule
  • Contact and goal linking to events
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking
  • Simple budgeting system
Features
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Welcome to North 40, your daily planner and goal-setting app. Inspired by the concept of the North 40 acres, known as the most fertile and productive land on a farm, this app is here to help you sow the seeds of success. From setting SMART objectives to providing a roadmap for your daily tasks, North 40 is designed to help you navigate the vast landscape of your life with focus and purpose. Let every day bring you a step closer to the fertile ground of your aspirations. The North 40 App features a To-Do list and daily schedule system that work together to encourage goal setting and careful planning. It also can be a place to record with whom you work and goals you have in order to focus planning with a purpose in mind. Goals and people can be attached to events to organize your schedule, and both goals and plans keep a record of things that you have done related to that goal or person. In addition to these fundamental attributes of the app, the North 40 also can record notes and has a simple budgeting system. Consider the following story. In the countryside, farmer Thomas set out to repair his cornfield fence on the old north 40. Shortly after going to work, he noticed the barn door's creaky hinges. Halting the fence work, he addressed the door, only to spot the squeaky water pump nearby. With tools in hand, he redirected his attention to the pump, forgetting about both the fence and the barn door. Shortly after getting started, Thomas's gaze shifted again to a leaky roof. As he attempted to patch the roof, a broken plow in the adjacent field called for immediate fixing. Distracted yet dutiful, Thomas moved from task to task, each one preventing him from completing the previous. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Thomas surveyed his farm, a mosaic of unfinished projects. The fence still in disrepair, the barn door creaking, the water pump squeaking, the leaky roof dripping, and the broken plow left untouched. Despite a day of constant effort, Thomas couldn't ignore the stark reality – none of the tasks were complete. You may have heard a similar story before. Perhaps you have experienced it. What derailed the farmer from his goal to cut hay? Despite doing many good things the farmer did not get anything done because he wasn't focused on his goal. He failed to organize his priorities and make an effective plan. The North 40 App is intended to help you get things done by setting goals and making plans. It includes a daily planner, a contact book that links with calendar events, a goal board, and several other tools to help you stay focused on what is most important in your life.

Screenshots

Scripture Notes4 screens
The North 404 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The North 40 at free against Scripture Notes's subscription. The North 40 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (86% vs 56%). Scripture Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (64 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scripture Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and The North 40 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The North 40 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Scripture Notes's written reviews are positive against 86% of The North 40's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, The North 40 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scripture Notes versus The North 40: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture NotesThe North 40
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (64 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiving Tree Software, LLCAddison Ballif

Customer experience

Scripture Notes

All ratings64 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative38.2%

The North 40

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scripture Notes

Subscriptions1
  • SN Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
3 purchases

The North 40

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Scripture Notes free?
Scripture Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The North 40 free?
The North 40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scripture Notes or The North 40?
The North 40 is rated higher. Scripture Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while The North 40 averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Scripture Notes or The North 40 have ads?
Neither Scripture Notes nor The North 40 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Notes or The North 40?
Scripture Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and The North 40 every 8 months. Most recently, Scripture Notes was updated on October 12, 2026 and The North 40 on September 25, 2026.

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