Comparison

Member Tools vs Church Directory Plus

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

Church Directory Plus

Connect with your church community by easily accessing member contact information, group details, and important dates. For administrators, it offers robust tools to manage membership, permissions, and communication, ensuring data is always up-to-date and secure.

Highlights
  • Instant member contact lookup
  • Offline directory access
  • Birthday and anniversary tracking
  • Group and ministry management
  • Profile update approvals
  • Role-based permissions
  • New member application workflow
Features
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Your church community, always at your fingertips. Church Directory Plus makes it easy to find and connect with fellow church members — whether you need a phone number after service, want to see who's in your small group, or just want to wish someone a happy birthday. For church admins, it's a powerful management tool. For members, it's beautifully simple. ——————————————————— STAY CONNECTED • Instantly look up any member's contact info • Search by name, group, or family • View family relationships at a glance • Works offline — access your directory without internet NEVER MISS A CELEBRATION • See upcoming birthdays and anniversaries • Subscribe to birthday notifications for people you care about • Track baptism dates, church join dates, and milestones GROUPS & MINISTRIES • See all church groups and ministries in one place • View group members and leadership • Stay informed about your small groups, committees, and teams KEEP YOUR INFO CURRENT • Request updates to your own profile • Upload family and profile photos • Admins review and approve changes — no outdated info ——————————————————— AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE • iOS and Android app • Full web app at web.churchdirectoryplus.com • Admins can manage everything from their browser — no app install needed • Members can look up contacts from any device • Data syncs instantly across all platforms ——————————————————— BUILT FOR CHURCH ADMINS • Role-based permissions — control exactly who sees what • New member application workflow — review and approve from your phone • Real-time dashboard with membership insights and growth trends • Bulk import & export (CSV) — easy migration from spreadsheets • Profile update approvals — members request, you review • Action logging — see who changed what and when • Push notifications to keep your congregation informed ——————————————————— SECURE & PRIVATE • Every church gets its own private, isolated directory • Granular permissions — hide sensitive fields (address, birthday, etc.) by role • Secure token-based authentication • No ads. No data sharing. Your church's data stays yours. ——————————————————— Church Directory Plus is used by churches of all sizes to replace outdated paper directories, clunky spreadsheets, and overly complex church management software. Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web. Simple for members. Powerful for admins. Questions or need help getting started? We personally help every church set up — including free data import. Contact us at directory@verionlabs.com

Screenshots

Member Tools4 screens
Church Directory Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Member Tools at 111K against Church Directory Plus's 61. Church Directory Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Member Tools against 5.0 for Church Directory Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Member Tools has 111K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Member Tools ships an update monthly, Church Directory Plus every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Member Tools versus Church Directory Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMember ToolsChurch Directory Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (111K ratings)5.0 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings111K — better61
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsVerionLabs LLC

Customer experience

Member Tools

All ratings107,587 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,118 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative31.6%

Church Directory Plus

All ratings61 ratings
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

Church Directory Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Member Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Church Directory Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Member Tools free?
Member Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Church Directory Plus free?
Church Directory Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Member Tools or Church Directory Plus?
Church Directory Plus is rated higher. Member Tools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Church Directory Plus averages 5.0 from 61 ratings.
Do Member Tools or Church Directory Plus have ads?
Neither Member Tools nor Church Directory Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Member Tools or Church Directory Plus?
Member Tools ships an update monthly, and Church Directory Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Member Tools was updated on November 5, 2026 and Church Directory Plus on November 5, 2026.

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