# Member Tools vs BetterCalendar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Member Tools at none against BetterCalendar's 2. Member Tools also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (100K vs 101). BetterCalendar's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BetterCalendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Member Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Member Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Member Tools has 100K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Member Tools's written reviews are positive against 84% of BetterCalendar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Member Tools ships an update monthly, BetterCalendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Member Tools | BetterCalendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/member-tools/id391093033/reviews)** | [4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettercalendar/id6754522121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) | [ConnectIT Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848633829) |

## 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


### BetterCalendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettercalendar/id6754522121)

This app offers a visually rich calendar experience with contact-centered event tracking, task management, and map integration. Easily reschedule events, view contact timelines, and personalize your schedule with custom themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island integration, Contact Timelines, Custom Dots for contacts and places, Intelligent Visual Timeline, Contact-Centered Design, Smart Map Features, Powerful Task Management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterCalendar Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| BetterCalendar Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Member Tools free?

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

### Is BetterCalendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Member Tools or BetterCalendar?

Member Tools is rated higher. Member Tools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while BetterCalendar averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.

### Do Member Tools or BetterCalendar have ads?

Neither Member Tools nor BetterCalendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Member Tools or BetterCalendar?

Member Tools ships an update monthly, and BetterCalendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Member Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and BetterCalendar on September 21, 2026.

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