Comparison

Member Tools vs Verizon Cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Member Tools

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
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The Member Tools app provides members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the ability to contact ward and stake members, access event calendars, and locate Church meetinghouses and temples. Leaders can also access additional membership information and reports. Directory. View contact information and photos of members in your ward and stake, including members you’re assigned to minister to and those assigned to you, and update your contact information. Messages. View messages with important updates or actions needed. Organizations. View ward and stake callings by organization. Reports. Ward and stake leaders can view and update membership reports for members of their ward and stake, including recording attendance and ministering interviews. Manage records. Bishops, branch presidents, and clerks can move records and record ordinances. Calendar. View event calendars for your ward and stake. Groups. Create custom groups of members in your ward and stake. Temples. View your assigned temple, temples nearest your current location, ordinance schedules, submit names to the prayer roll, and set up a temple recommend expiration reminder. Meetinghouses. Find meetinghouse locations and addresses, sacrament meeting times, and contact information for bishops. Missionary. Access contact information for the full-time missionaries assigned to and serving from your ward or stake, and refer a friend to the missionaries. Finance. Organization presidencies can submit payment requests. Update. Turn on automatic updates and manually update your data. Settings. Select a light or dark theme for the app, set photo downloading preferences, and allow former mission leaders to view your contact information.

About

Verizon Cloud

Securely back up and access your photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. Organize, share, and even create fun memories with this cloud storage solution. Safeguard sensitive files and enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital world is protected.

Highlights
  • Unlimited storage on compatible devices
  • Easy content sharing
  • Photo organization with tagging
  • PIN-protected private folder
  • Create movies and customize photos
  • Weekly photo and video flashbacks
Features
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Verizon Cloud gives you space for your digital world, so you can easily backup and access your photos, videos and documents securely and privately. Keep your content handy on your mobile devices, access it when you need it from your smartphone/tablet and computer and easily transfer content when changing devices.* The Verizon Cloud app lets you: - Enjoy unlimited storage across unlimited compatible devices (with our Unlimited Individual or Unlimited Group plan, shareable by up to 5 users).* - Share your content easily with family and friends using your favorite apps. - Share storage with up to 5 users on compatible devices with our Unlimited Group plan. Each user that becomes a member of an Unlimited Group plan gets their own Unlimited Cloud storage; at no extra charge. - Organize and find your photos by labeling friends and family using Tag and Search. - View and interact with photos/videos on a geographical map with Locations. - Order prints and gifts displaying your favorite photos. - Share your content freely across compatible devices, regardless of which operating system they use. - Safeguard sensitive content with a PIN-protected private folder. - Create movies and customize photos with filters and fun stickers to share. - Relive your memories with weekly photo and video Flashbacks and Stories. - Back up the original sizes of your photos, videos (with no degradation in quality), and sync your contacts Download Verizon Cloud today and make the most of your digital memories. Available Plan options: 600GB (single user), Unlimited Individual (single user) and Unlimited Group (up to 5 users). Sign up today and your first 30 days are on us.** *Verizon's Cloud App requires a Verizon standard monthly account on an eligible device. Verizon Cloud does not back up operating systems, settings, apps, emails, external drives and uncommon file types. Backup varies by operating platform. See www.verizon.com/support/verizon-cloud-faqs for service limitations. To view complete Terms and Conditions go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/cloud-legal/ ** First 30 days free for new Cloud customers. Thereafter, you will be charged $13.99/mo. for Unlimited Individual, $19.99/mo. for Verizon Cloud Unlimited Group, or $5.99/mo. for 600 GB, respectively, unless you cancel before the promo period ends. Cancel anytime through the Verizon Cloud app or My Verizon

Screenshots

Member Tools4 screens
Verizon Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Member Tools at free against Verizon Cloud's free with in-app purchases. Member Tools also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Verizon Cloud's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Member Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100K and 143K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Member Tools's written reviews are positive against 68% of Verizon Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Member Tools versus Verizon Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMember ToolsVerizon Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (100K ratings) — better4.6 (143K ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100K143K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB158 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsVerizon Wireless

Customer experience

Member Tools

All ratings99,518 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,053 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative32.7%

Verizon Cloud

All ratings142,771 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative30.2%

User reviews

Member Tools

From 100K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Verizon Cloud

From 143K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable cloud storage
  • 💡 Convenient photo/video backup
  • 🚀 Fast uploads (for some users)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable backups, data loss
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow uploads
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
  • 🤯 Confusing, user-unfriendly interface
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

Bugs and requests

Member Tools

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Verizon Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent backup behavior
  • Login/sign-in issues
  • Incorrect/missing backup data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to selectively backup files/folders
  • Web-based access to cloud storage
  • Improved upload/download speed controls
  • Better organization and search for backed up content

In-app purchases

None

Member Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Verizon Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Member Tools free?
Member Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verizon Cloud free?
Verizon Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Member Tools or Verizon Cloud?
Member Tools is rated higher. Member Tools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Verizon Cloud averages 4.6 from 143K ratings.
Do Member Tools or Verizon Cloud have ads?
Neither Member Tools nor Verizon Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Member Tools or Verizon Cloud?
Member Tools ships an update monthly, and Verizon Cloud monthly. Most recently, Member Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and Verizon Cloud on September 24, 2026.

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