Scripture Citation Index vs flock
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.
flock
This app facilitates scripture study in manageable segments, making consistent engagement accessible. It allows users to study with others, record thoughts within verses, and track their progress with detailed visuals and metrics.
- Bite-sized study chunks
- Collaborative study tools
- Record thoughts in verses
- Track study progress
- Personalized metrics
- Visual progress tracking
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Due to the demands of life, conducting a quality study of the scriptures can seem like a nearly impossible task. With flock, you can study in bite-sized chunks at any time. Lowering barriers to studying will make consistent scripture study accessible to everyone! Flock provides you with the ability to study with others. With the tools we offer, you will be able to record your thoughts within the verses you read. Through this medium, you will be able to strengthen your testimony of the Savior alongside your friends, family, and peers. Track your scripture study journey with sophisticated visuals and personalized metrics. flock will transform your study of the scriptures into a truly fulfilling experience while allowing you to uplift others!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scripture Citation Index at 97% against flock's 33%. Scripture Citation Index also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 16) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). flock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Scripture Citation Index holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Citation Index has 3.3K ratings behind it against 16, 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 33% of flock's.
Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, flock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scripture Citation Index | flock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Liddle | Linger Longer Inc |
Customer experience
Scripture Citation Index
flock
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
flock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scripture Citation Index
No in-app purchases
flock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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