# Scripture Notes vs My Ministering Journal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Notes | My Ministering Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-ministering-journal/id6744703857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) | [Applied Information Management System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802698378) |

## 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 |


### My Ministering Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-ministering-journal/id6744703857)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MMJ Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| MMJ Annual Subscription Fee | $14.99 | per year |


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