Scripture Citation Index vs RISExp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scripture Citation Index
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.
- 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
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The Scripture Citation Index is the mobile version of scriptures.byu.edu. This app lets you navigate easily between the scriptures (standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The Holy Bible, The Book of Mormon, etc.) and the General Conference talks and other writings that cite those scriptures. For example, you can see who has cited 1 Timothy 4:12 or Daniel 2:44 in General Conference (1942-present), in the Journal of Discourses, or in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Our users tell us that this app is very helpful for scripture study and lesson/talk preparation.
RISExp
This app offers daily devotionals to foster a daily connection with God, inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ. It features personal stories and guidance on applying teachings to daily life, designed for young adults and youth.
- Daily devotionals
- Gospel-based content
- Personal stories
- Guidance on applying teachings
- Habit building
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Connect with God every day and experience His love! Just takes 2 minutes! RISExp is the most engaging way to build a habit of daily connection with God. Designed for young adults and youth, RISExp provides high quality daily devotionals grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ and His restored church. Hear from people like you. Hear how their relationship with God is helping them to navigate life's challenges and to find joy. And learn how to build that same type of relationship and to apply the teachings of Jesus in your life. Please note: The RISExp app is neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The RISExp app is run by the We Believe Foundation, a Utah-based non-profit. It is a free app created by everyday members of the church with no financial interest tied to its success. We are simply motivated to use the best tools, the best technology, and the most engaging approaches, to help our brothers and sisters improve their lives through connection with God. We hope you enjoy using the app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scripture Citation Index at none against RISExp's shown. Scripture Citation Index also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). RISExp's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. 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 4.9 for RISExp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Scripture Citation Index's written reviews are positive against 98% of RISExp's.
Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, RISExp monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scripture Citation Index | RISExp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.3K ratings) | 4.9 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | 97.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Liddle | We Believe Foundation |
Customer experience
Scripture Citation Index
RISExp
User reviews
Scripture Citation Index
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Wide range of context
- 🔍 Amazing search capability
- 📚 Vast collection of talks and writings
- 🧠 Deepens understanding of scriptures
- 🤝 Helpful for personal study and lesson prep
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Weak search engine, filtering issues
- 🔖 Lack of ability to mark/highlight/take notes
- 🔄 Frustrating navigation changes
RISExp
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙌 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🙏 Uplifting and inspiring content
- 💡 Great for teens and young adults
- 🎉 Enjoyable and fun experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💤 Lack of additional features or content
Bugs and requests
Scripture Citation Index
Reported bugs
2 issues- Stuck in the Index section, unable to access search
- Crashes or closes immediately upon opening
Requested features
4 requests- 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
RISExp
Reported bugs
2 issues- Featured video feature crashes the app
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options
- Additional content and resources
- Improved stability and performance
In-app purchases
Scripture Citation Index
No in-app purchases
RISExp
No in-app purchases
