# Scripture Citation Index vs IV KJV

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scripture Citation Index at every 6 months against IV KJV's every 34 months. Scripture Citation Index also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scripture Citation Index against 5.0 for IV KJV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Citation Index has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Scripture Citation Index's written reviews are positive against 100% of IV KJV's.

Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, IV KJV every 34 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Citation Index | IV KJV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-citation-index/id380114655/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-kjv/id1456015285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Steve Liddle](https://appshunter.io/developer/380114658) | [Jonathan Sande](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049726029) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture Citation Index

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-citation-index/id380114655)

Explore connections between scripture passages and talks from General Conference and other Church writings. Easily find who has cited specific verses in various publications, aiding in scripture study and lesson preparation.

**Highlights:** Navigate between scriptures and citing works, View citations of specific scripture verses, Search General Conference talks, Access Journal of Discourses citations, Find citations in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Aid for scripture study, Tool for lesson and talk preparation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wide range of context
- 🔍 Amazing search capability
- 📚 Vast collection of talks and writings
- 🧠 Deepens understanding of scriptures
- 🤝 Helpful for personal study and lesson prep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Weak search engine, filtering issues
- 🔖 Lack of ability to mark/highlight/take notes
- 🔄 Frustrating navigation changes

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in the Index section, unable to access search
- Crashes or closes immediately upon opening

**Requested features**

- Add option to limit talks to Prophets and Apostles
- Implement study mode with highlighting and note-taking
- Improve search functionality and filtering options
- Maintain consistent and intuitive navigation


### IV KJV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-kjv/id1456015285)

Compare the King James Version and Joseph Smith's Inspired Version of the Bible side-by-side. This app highlights differences with bold and underlining, and includes Greek and Hebrew interlinear texts for deeper study.

**Highlights:** Side-by-side comparison of IV and KJV, Highlights word differences with bold/underlining, Includes Greek New Testament interlinear, Includes Hebrew Old Testament interlinear, Cross-references KJV numbering to IV, Detailed Greek word explanations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture Citation Index free?

Scripture Citation Index is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IV KJV free?

IV KJV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scripture Citation Index or IV KJV?

IV KJV is rated higher. Scripture Citation Index averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while IV KJV averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Scripture Citation Index or IV KJV have ads?

Neither Scripture Citation Index nor IV KJV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture Citation Index or IV KJV?

Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, and IV KJV every 34 months. Most recently, Scripture Citation Index was updated on October 24, 2026 and IV KJV on October 24, 2026.

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