# The Scriptures vs Doctrine and Covenants 365

The clearest difference is rating: Doctrine and Covenants 365 at 5.0 against The Scriptures's 3.5. Doctrine and Covenants 365 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). The Scriptures's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Scriptures sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Doctrine and Covenants 365 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doctrine and Covenants 365 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Scriptures has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Scriptures ships an update every 5 weeks, Doctrine and Covenants 365 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scriptures | Doctrine and Covenants 365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scriptures/id287370390/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctrine-and-covenants-365/id6754285895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lee Falin](https://appshunter.io/developer/287370393) | [Scott Hardy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847664583) |

## What reviewers say

### The Scriptures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scriptures/id287370390)

Access the complete standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. Quickly find and search for specific verses or phrases across all texts. Marking scriptures is available via an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Complete LDS standard works, Fast scripture lookup, Cross-scripture search, Mark scriptures (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scripture Highlights | $0.99 | one-time |
| Language Blend | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great for scripture study
- 💡 Helpful for missionaries
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Doctrine and Covenants section not working
- 🐛 Loses place when app is closed
- 🐛 Highlighter feature not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening certain books
- Highlighting and annotation tools not functioning
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Frequent need to delete and reinstall app

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark and save progress
- Option to change font size and style
- Inclusion of hymns and other church resources
- Cross-referencing and note-taking features


### Doctrine and Covenants 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctrine-and-covenants-365/id6754285895)

This app helps you achieve your scripture reading goals by calculating daily verse assignments. Set a start verse and end date, and receive daily reminders to stay on track. A special mode allows you to read ahead and complete your reading early.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading goals, Daily verse calculation, Set start and end dates, Daily reminders, Keep Reading mode to get ahead, Verse breakdown for even reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hammer and nails | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black and White | $4.99 | one-time |
| Biometric Security | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Week Delivery | $49.99 | one-time |
| Smith-Rigdon 1844 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Scriptures free?

The Scriptures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doctrine and Covenants 365 free?

Doctrine and Covenants 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Scriptures or Doctrine and Covenants 365?

Doctrine and Covenants 365 is rated higher. The Scriptures averages 3.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Doctrine and Covenants 365 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Scriptures or Doctrine and Covenants 365 have ads?

Neither The Scriptures nor Doctrine and Covenants 365 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Scriptures or Doctrine and Covenants 365?

The Scriptures ships an update every 5 weeks, and Doctrine and Covenants 365 weekly. Most recently, The Scriptures was updated on October 23, 2026 and Doctrine and Covenants 365 on October 13, 2026.

---

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