Member Tools vs The RM Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The RM Planner
This app helps you achieve your goals with a planner that combines goal tracking, daily checklists, and a flexible calendar. It also features a supportive community for real-time chat, progress sharing, and virtual meetups to keep you motivated.
- Goal setting and progress visualization
- Daily task checklists
- Flexible calendar views (Agenda, Day, 3-Day, Month)
- Event creation with reminders
- Community chat and meetups
- Inspirational video library
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Build momentum toward your goals with RR Planner — a simple, powerful planner that combines goals, daily checklists, and a flexible calendar with a supportive community. Track personal goals, plan your day, and stay on top of what matters. Add tasks in seconds, view your Agenda, Day, 3‑Day, or Month, and get timely reminders. Join community meetups, chat in real time, and share progress for extra accountability. RR Planner helps you plan with intention and follow through. What you can do: - Goals: Set personal goals and visualize progress over time - Daily checklist: Add, complete, and organize tasks fast - Calendar: Agenda, Day, 3‑Day, and Month views with search - Events: Create one‑off or repeating events with guests and reminders - Notifications: Get nudges before tasks and events - Community: Real‑time chat, posts, likes, comments, and meetups - Meetups: Explore, filter, RSVP, and host virtual or in‑person events - Library: Watch R&R videos to learn and stay inspired Why you’ll love it - Clear, focused design that makes planning feel easy - Powerful scheduling with repeat rules, timezones, and reminders - Built‑in community for support, accountability, and connection Note Some features require an active subscription (free trial available) We respect your privacy and do not track you across apps Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The RM Planner at 100% against Member Tools's 59%. The RM Planner also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Member Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. The RM Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Member Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Member Tools ships an update monthly, The RM Planner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Member Tools | The RM Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (100K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Returned and Renewed LLC |
Customer experience
Member Tools
The RM Planner
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
The RM Planner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Member Tools
No in-app purchases
The RM Planner
- The RM Planner Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- The RM Planner Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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