Comparison

Scripture Notes vs DoubleScroll Bible

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

DoubleScroll Bible

Features
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DoubleScroll Bible is an EPUB reader that displays two language editions of the Bible (New World Translation) side by side and keeps them synchronized to the same chapter and verse while you read. It is useful for foreign-language ministry, language learning, and deeper study. Supported Bibles • At present, only the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (2013 Revision) and corresponding language editions are supported. • If other EPUB files are imported, display, synchronization, and other features may not work correctly. Main Features • Dual-pane reading: display Language A and Language B side by side • Synchronized scrolling: when one side moves, the other follows to the same chapter and verse • 3-way layout: single pane / left-right split / top-bottom split • Full-text search: supports narrowing results with multiple words • Color highlighting: supports multiple colors, with color change and deletion • Bookmarks: save verses together with notes, and organize them with bookmark folders • EPUB import: import EPUB files from your device into your library • Chinese pronunciation guides: supports Mandarin (Pinyin) and Cantonese (Yale) Recommended For • Readers who want to compare two language editions side by side • Users who want to follow the same passage while checking meaning • Readers who want pronunciation guides for Chinese (Pinyin / Yale) • Those who want to serve in a foreign-language field Notes • Imported book data is stored on the device.`

Screenshots

Scripture Notes4 screens
DoubleScroll Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoubleScroll Bible at none against Scripture Notes's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. DoubleScroll Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, DoubleScroll Bible every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scripture Notes versus DoubleScroll Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture NotesDoubleScroll Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiving Tree Software, LLCTARO TATSUMI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scripture Notes

Subscriptions1
  • SN Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
None

DoubleScroll Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scripture Notes free?
Scripture Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoubleScroll Bible free?
DoubleScroll Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scripture Notes or DoubleScroll Bible have ads?
Neither Scripture Notes nor DoubleScroll Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Notes or DoubleScroll Bible?
Scripture Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and DoubleScroll Bible every 9 days. Most recently, Scripture Notes was updated on October 20, 2026 and DoubleScroll Bible on October 21, 2026.

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