Scripture Citation Index vs NephiCalm
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.
NephiCalm
Unwind with narrated scripture stories from the Book of Mormon, enhanced by soothing background sounds. Find inner peace, comfort, and strengthen your faith with short, uplifting audio tales designed for reflection and a peaceful bedtime routine.
- Narrated Book of Mormon stories
- Soothing background ASMR sounds
- Short, uplifting audio tales
- Stories sorted by themes
- Bedtime stories for kids
- High-quality audio narration
- Light & dark mode
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Turn to the Book of Mormon before bedtime and unwind with our narrated Scripture stories. Play short stories in the NephiCalm app to find inner peace and help you reflect on His word. Add soothing background sounds for a truly immersive experience. Let the word of God guide you as you relax, find comfort, and strengthen your faith. Designed specially for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - 15+ uplifting stories from the Book of Mormon - Short 7-min audio tales to inspire and uplift - Sorted by themes: faith, love, reflection, peace & more - Separate library of bedtime stories for kids - High-quality audio narration - Minimized mode to listen anywhere - Light & dark mode available A peaceful bedtime routine Take a moment to reflect and connect with God before you sleep. Whether you're seeking comfort, hope, or inspiration, listening to Scripture stories can be the perfect way to end your day in gratitude. Strengthen your faith anytime Feeling overwhelmed? Looking for guidance? The NephiCalm library offers stories for any moment of reflection. Scripture stories hold the power to calm anxiety and uplift LDS members looking for reassurance and motivation. Short stories for children NephiCalm features a dedicated section for kids, helping young hearts understand gospel teachings through engaging and simple storytelling. Strengthen their faith early with narrated lessons from the Book of Mormon. Immersive background sounds Enhance your listening experience with soothing background audio. Choose from gentle piano or ocean waves to vintage vinyl or soft ambient tones. Create a unique ASMR experience with 5 sounds that bring Scripture stories to life. PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Choose between the below to access the best NephiCalm features: • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription You may cancel your subscription at any time. To do so, visit your Apple account to manage your subscription and turn auto-renewal off. Support: support@nephicalm.app Terms of Use: https://nephicalm.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://nephicalm.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scripture Citation Index at 97% against NephiCalm's 49%. Scripture Citation Index also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). NephiCalm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NephiCalm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Scripture Citation Index asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scripture Citation Index holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Citation Index has 3.3K ratings behind it against 566, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Scripture Citation Index's written reviews are positive against 49% of NephiCalm's.
Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, NephiCalm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scripture Citation Index | NephiCalm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.1 (566 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews — better | 48.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 566 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #179 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steve Liddle | Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz |
Customer experience
Scripture Citation Index
NephiCalm
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
NephiCalm
From 566 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Calming and soothing voice
- 👍 Enjoyable and uplifting content
- 🎶 Relaxing background sounds
Room to improve
- 🔒 No free version available
- 🤖 AI-generated pronunciation issues
- ⏱️ Short story lengths not ideal for sleep
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
NephiCalm
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect charges and billing issues
- Inconsistent name pronunciation within stories
Requested features
3 requests- Playlist and continuous playback options
- More story content and voice options
- Correct pronunciation of names
In-app purchases
Scripture Citation Index
No in-app purchases
NephiCalm
- 1 month$6.991 Month
- Nephicalm 1 Month1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- 1 year$39.991 Year
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- Nephicalm 1 Year1 Year trial2 variants$69.991 Year
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