# Member Tools vs Scripture Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Member Tools at 4.9 against Scripture Notes's 4.3. Member Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (100K vs 63). Scripture Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Member Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Member Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Member Tools has 100K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Member Tools's written reviews are positive against 56% of Scripture Notes's.

Member Tools ships an update monthly, Scripture Notes fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Member Tools | Scripture Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/member-tools/id391093033/reviews)** | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 128 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) | [Living Tree Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611795204) |

## What reviewers say

### Member Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/member-tools/id391093033)

This app helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints connect with their local congregations. It offers a directory, event calendars, meetinghouse and temple locators, and tools for leaders to manage membership information and reports. Members can also manage their contact details and access temple resources.

**Highlights:** Ward and stake member directory, Event calendar access, Meetinghouse and temple locator, Membership reports for leaders, Record management for bishops, Temple ordinance schedules, Custom member groups

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful tool
- 👍 Great app when it works
- 💡 Useful for callings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔁 Constant sync issues
- 🔒 Login problems
- 💤 Slow and laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing directory
- Sync failures and data not updating
- Blank screens and login issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to update member information
- Integration with other church apps
- Improved calendar functionality
- Expanded directory access beyond ward/stake


### Scripture Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-notes/id1611795202)

Enhance your scripture study with a personal research assistant. This app helps you discover deeper meaning and record insights quickly. Access a vast library of resources and advanced search tools to gain more revelation.

**Highlights:** Instant note system for verse inspiration, Boolean search for complex queries, Access to external resources (dictionaries, translations), LDS Citation Index and Joseph Smith Translation access, Expanding library of religious texts, Collection Notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SN Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Member Tools free?

Member Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scripture Notes free?

Scripture Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Member Tools or Scripture Notes?

Member Tools is rated higher. Member Tools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Scripture Notes averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do Member Tools or Scripture Notes have ads?

Neither Member Tools nor Scripture Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Member Tools or Scripture Notes?

Member Tools ships an update monthly, and Scripture Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Member Tools was updated on September 26, 2026 and Scripture Notes on September 26, 2026.

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