Comparison

Scripture Notes vs BetterCalendar

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

BetterCalendar

This app offers a visually rich calendar experience with contact-centered event tracking, task management, and map integration. Easily reschedule events, view contact timelines, and personalize your schedule with custom themes and colors.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Contact Timelines
  • Custom Dots for contacts and places
  • Intelligent Visual Timeline
  • Contact-Centered Design
  • Smart Map Features
  • Powerful Task Management
Features
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BetterCalendar by ConnectIT is where thoughtfully considered design meets utility. Keep track of those you love with dots on a map, filter contacts by map icon, drag and drop events for rapid rescheduling, task tracking with live countdowns, import everything from your existing calendar and reminders for a easy switch! Feature Request? Support? Email bettercalsupport@connectitcorp.com, and we will get back to you. KEY FEATURES -Dynamic Island integration -Google Calendar syncing -Partner Syncing -AI powered -Contact Timelines -Custom Dots for contacts and places that matter -Optimized for iPad, iPhone & Mac. Intelligent Timeline • Stunning visual timeline that adapts to your day • Multiple zoom levels from ultra-compact to detailed • Color-coded events and tasks for instant recognition • 24-hour time format support • Customizable calendar hours to match your schedule Contact-Centered Design • Link events and tasks directly to your contacts • View complete interaction history with each person • Add custom locations and pins for contacts • Customizable map icons in 7+ vibrant colors • Never forget important moments with the people who matter Smart Map Features • Drop custom pins for any location • Save favorite places with custom names and categories • View contacts and events on an interactive map • Get directions to contact locations instantly • Perfect for remembering where friends live, favorite spots, and more Powerful Task Management • Create tasks with priorities and deadlines • Set flexible alerts (at time, 5/15/30 minutes, 1 hour before) • Mark tasks complete with one tap • Filter and organize by priority levels • View tasks on timeline alongside events Terms: https://connectitcorp.com/bettercal/terms

Screenshots

Scripture Notes4 screens
BetterCalendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BetterCalendar at free with in-app purchases against Scripture Notes's subscription. BetterCalendar also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Scripture Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 BetterCalendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BetterCalendar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Scripture Notes's written reviews are positive against 84% of BetterCalendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Notes ships an update fortnightly, BetterCalendar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scripture Notes versus BetterCalendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture NotesBetterCalendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (63 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63101 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiving Tree Software, LLCConnectIT Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Scripture Notes

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

BetterCalendar

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative2.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scripture Notes

Subscriptions1
  • SN Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
2 purchases

BetterCalendar

Subscriptions2
  • BetterCalendar Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • BetterCalendar Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scripture Notes free?
Scripture Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterCalendar free?
BetterCalendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scripture Notes or BetterCalendar?
BetterCalendar is rated higher. Scripture Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while BetterCalendar averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do Scripture Notes or BetterCalendar have ads?
Neither Scripture Notes nor BetterCalendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Notes or BetterCalendar?
Scripture Notes ships an update fortnightly, and BetterCalendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scripture Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and BetterCalendar on September 21, 2026.

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