# Scripture Citation Index vs LDS Conferences

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scripture Citation Index at none against LDS Conferences's 1. Scripture Citation Index also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 328). LDS Conferences's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LDS Conferences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scripture Citation Index asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scripture Citation Index against 4.8 for LDS Conferences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Citation Index has 3.3K ratings behind it against 328, 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 94% of LDS Conferences's.

Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, LDS Conferences every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Citation Index | LDS Conferences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-citation-index/id380114655/reviews)** | [4.8 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-conferences/id1483787977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | **96.7% of reviews** | 94.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Steve Liddle](https://appshunter.io/developer/380114658) | [Zhi Yao Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161829106) |

## 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


### LDS Conferences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-conferences/id1483787977)

Access live broadcasts and a vast archive of General Conference talks and music. Explore session summaries, stay updated on temple announcements, and prepare for future conferences with countdowns. This app offers an inspirational experience for users seeking spiritual content.

**Highlights:** Watch live General Conference talks, Explore session summaries, Temple announcements and updates, Uplifting conference music, Archive of past talks, Countdown to next conference

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Convenient for study and reflection
- 👍 All-inclusive resource
- 👍 Great for finding conference talks
- 👍 Inspirational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads block audio selection
- 🐛 Audio option issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ads at the bottom of the page block the audio button
- Audio option has issues and is not selectable most of the time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture Citation Index free?

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

### Is LDS Conferences free?

LDS Conferences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scripture Citation Index or LDS Conferences?

Scripture Citation Index is rated higher. Scripture Citation Index averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while LDS Conferences averages 4.8 from 328 ratings.

### Do Scripture Citation Index or LDS Conferences have ads?

LDS Conferences shows ads; Scripture Citation Index does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture Citation Index or LDS Conferences?

Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, and LDS Conferences every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scripture Citation Index was updated on October 15, 2026 and LDS Conferences on October 14, 2026.

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