# Scripture Notes vs The North 40

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Notes | The North 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-north-40/id6468917728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) | [Addison Ballif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710913323) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### The North 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-north-40/id6468917728)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*