Comparison

Scripture Notes vs My Ministering Journal

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

My Ministering Journal

Organize and track ministering assignments with contact management, notes, and reminders. Securely sync data across devices to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serve more effectively.

Highlights
  • Contact management
  • Assignment tracking
  • Notes and reminders
  • Companionship management
  • Secure cloud sync
Features
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My Ministering Journal is your all-in-one tool for organizing and tracking your ministering assignments. Designed for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this app helps you stay connected, remember important details, and serve more effectively. Key Features: - Contact Management: Import contacts from your phone or add them manually. Keep all your ministering assignments organized and up to date. - Assignment Tracking: Easily view and update your current and past ministering assignments. - Notes & Reminders: Record visits, impressions, and important details for each assignment. Set reminders so you never miss a visit. - Companionship Management: Assign and update companionships and families with ease. - Secure Cloud Sync: Your data is securely stored and synced across your devices using Firebase. Your information is protected and never shared with third parties. Whether you’re a ministering brother, sister, or leader, My Ministering Journal makes it simple to fulfill your responsibilities and strengthen your connections. Download today and make ministering more meaningful! By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Scripture Notes4 screens
My Ministering Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Ministering Journal at 100% against Scripture Notes's 56%. My Ministering Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Scripture Notes's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 My Ministering Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Ministering Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Notes has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Scripture Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Ministering Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Notes ships an update fortnightly, My Ministering Journal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scripture Notes versus My Ministering Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture NotesMy Ministering Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (63 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiving Tree Software, LLCApplied Information Management System

Customer experience

Scripture Notes

All ratings63 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative38.2%

My Ministering Journal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scripture Notes

Subscriptions1
  • SN Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
2 purchases

My Ministering Journal

Subscriptions2
  • MMJ Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • MMJ Annual Subscription Fee$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Scripture Notes free?
Scripture Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Ministering Journal free?
My Ministering Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scripture Notes or My Ministering Journal?
My Ministering Journal is rated higher. Scripture Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while My Ministering Journal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scripture Notes or My Ministering Journal have ads?
Neither Scripture Notes nor My Ministering Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Notes or My Ministering Journal?
Scripture Notes ships an update fortnightly, and My Ministering Journal every 8 days. Most recently, Scripture Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and My Ministering Journal on August 27, 2026.

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