Doctrinal Mastery vs BYU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doctrinal Mastery
This app aids members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in memorizing and learning key scripture passages and articles of faith. It offers interactive learning activities like flashcards and quizzes to deepen understanding and recall.
- Study doctrinal mastery passages
- Learn Articles of Faith
- Memorization activities
- Flashcard review
- Quiz feature
- Import content from Gospel Library
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The Doctrinal Mastery app helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints study and learn the 100 seminary doctrinal mastery passages, the Articles of Faith, and other content imported using the sharing feature within the Gospel Library app. The learning activities include memorizing, reviewing flashcards, and taking a quiz. Memorizing scriptures can provide a powerful source of inspiration in times of need.
BYU
Access a suite of university services designed for students. Manage academic tasks, campus resources, and personal accounts all in one place. This app streamlines your university experience.
- BYU Learning Suite
- Add/Drop Classes
- Testing Center access
- Cannon Commons information
- Cougar Cash management
- Digital ID Card
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The BYU Mobile App Suite contains a variety of newly designed mobile services developed by the Office of Information Technology at Brigham Young University, all within a single App. Features Include: - BYU Learning Suite - Add / Drop Classes - Testing Center - Cannon Commons - Cougar Cash - ID Card - And More… The perfect app for any True Blue Cougar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BYU at every 2 weeks against Doctrinal Mastery's every 8 months. BYU also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 234). Doctrinal Mastery's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BYU holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BYU has 7.1K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Doctrinal Mastery's written reviews are positive against 55% of BYU's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Doctrinal Mastery ships an update every 8 months, BYU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doctrinal Mastery | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (234 ratings) | 4.7 (7.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews — better | 55.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 234 | 7.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Brigham Young University |
Customer experience
Doctrinal Mastery
BYU
User reviews
Doctrinal Mastery
From 234 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for memorizing scriptures
- 🚀 Helps users learn scriptures quickly
- 💡 Allows importing scriptures from Gospel Library
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with 'My Content' feature not working
- 🐛 Problems with Articles of Faith quiz
- 🔍 Outdated scripture lists
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
BYU
From 7.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful features like clocking in/out, accessing ID, and more
- 💡 Frequent updates and responsive to feedback
- 🚀 Saves time and increases efficiency
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches frequently
- 🔒 Unreliable login and authentication process
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Bugs and requests
Doctrinal Mastery
Reported bugs
4 issues- Blank Articles of Faith questions
- Score always shows as '0' in quizzes
- Formatting issues with scripture display
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to delete/edit added scriptures
- Implement random order for quizzes and flashcards
- Include audio for scripture verses
- Add support for syncing across devices
- Provide option to select specific scripture sets to study
BYU
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant log-outs and need to re-authenticate
- Mobile ordering and Cougar Cash integration issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Outdated or incorrect information in some areas
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with Learning Suite for full functionality
- Add ability to view/manage Cougar Cash and dining plan
- Improve search and navigation capabilities
- Provide more personalized and customizable features
In-app purchases
Doctrinal Mastery
No in-app purchases
BYU
No in-app purchases
