# Scripture Notes vs BetterCalendar

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Notes | BetterCalendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews) | **[4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettercalendar/id6754522121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) | [ConnectIT Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848633829) |

## 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 |


### BetterCalendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettercalendar/id6754522121)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterCalendar Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| BetterCalendar Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


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