Comparison

Member Tools vs My Ministering Journal

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

My Ministering Journal

Organize and track ministering assignments with contact management, notes, and reminders. Securely sync data across devices to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serve more effectively.

Highlights
  • Contact management
  • Assignment tracking
  • Notes and reminders
  • Companionship management
  • Secure cloud sync
Features
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My Ministering Journal is your all-in-one tool for organizing and tracking your ministering assignments. Designed for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this app helps you stay connected, remember important details, and serve more effectively. Key Features: - Contact Management: Import contacts from your phone or add them manually. Keep all your ministering assignments organized and up to date. - Assignment Tracking: Easily view and update your current and past ministering assignments. - Notes & Reminders: Record visits, impressions, and important details for each assignment. Set reminders so you never miss a visit. - Companionship Management: Assign and update companionships and families with ease. - Secure Cloud Sync: Your data is securely stored and synced across your devices using Firebase. Your information is protected and never shared with third parties. Whether you’re a ministering brother, sister, or leader, My Ministering Journal makes it simple to fulfill your responsibilities and strengthen your connections. Download today and make ministering more meaningful! By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Member Tools4 screens
My Ministering Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Member Tools and My Ministering Journal both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of My Ministering Journal's written reviews are positive against 59% of Member Tools's. My Ministering Journal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Member Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (100K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. My Ministering Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Member Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Member Tools against 5.0 for My Ministering Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Member Tools has 100K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Member Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Ministering Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Member Tools ships an update monthly, My Ministering Journal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Member Tools versus My Ministering Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMember ToolsMy Ministering Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (100K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsApplied Information Management System

Customer experience

Member Tools

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

My Ministering Journal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

My Ministering Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Member Tools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

My Ministering Journal

Subscriptions2
  • MMJ Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • MMJ Annual Subscription Fee$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Member Tools free?
Member Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Ministering Journal free?
My Ministering Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Member Tools or My Ministering Journal?
My Ministering Journal is rated higher. Member Tools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while My Ministering Journal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Member Tools or My Ministering Journal have ads?
Neither Member Tools nor My Ministering Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Member Tools or My Ministering Journal?
Member Tools ships an update monthly, and My Ministering Journal every 8 days. Most recently, Member Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and My Ministering Journal on August 27, 2026.

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