Scripture Notes vs PadMates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
PadMates
Manage shared living spaces with tools for splitting expenses, tracking chores, and setting house rules. This app helps roommates stay organized and maintain positive relationships by handling the practicalities of cohabitation.
- Split expenses fairly
- Track chore completion
- Set house rules democratically
- Build roommate reputation score
- Organize household items
- Integrate with payment apps
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PadMates is the Roommate Operating System — everything you need to run a shared home, from move-in to move-out. Most roommate apps stop at matching. PadMates starts where they end: the daily reality of actually living together. Splitting the grocery bill, remembering whose turn it is to take out the trash, settling up without the passive-aggressive Venmo requests. We handle the awkward stuff so you can just be roommates. SPLIT EXPENSES FAIRLY Add an expense in seconds and split it however makes sense — evenly, or by custom percentage when someone's room is bigger or the bill isn't shared equally. See running balances at a glance: who owes who, and how much. When it's time to settle up, pay directly through Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or Zelle with a tap. STAY ON TOP OF CHORES Assign chores, track who's done what, and build completion streaks that actually make cleaning the bathroom a little satisfying. No more "I always do the dishes" arguments — the record speaks for itself. SET HOUSE RULES TOGETHER Create house rules everyone agrees on, with democratic voting so decisions are fair, not dictated. Quiet hours, guest policies, kitchen etiquette — get it in writing before it becomes a problem. BUILD YOUR PADMATES SCORE Your reputation as a roommate, quantified. The PadMates Score reflects how reliably you pull your weight — completing chores and settling up on time — so good roommates get the credit they deserve. KEEP EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Track shared household items, document your space, and keep your whole living situation organized in one app instead of scattered across group chats, spreadsheets, and memory. PADMATES PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock the full experience, including receipt scanning, personal expense tracker, analytics and more. $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Whether you're moving in with friends, strangers, or somewhere in between, PadMates keeps everyone on the same page — and keeps the friendship intact. Shared Living, Made Simple. Terms of Use: https://padmates.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://padmates.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PadMates at 5.0 against Scripture Notes's 4.3. PadMates also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Scripture Notes's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Scripture Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and PadMates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PadMates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Notes has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scripture Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, PadMates monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scripture Notes | PadMates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (64 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Living Tree Software, LLC | PadMates LLC |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Scripture Notes
- SN Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
PadMates
- PadMates PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
- PadMates PRO Annual$39.991 Year
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