# LDS Scripture Heroes vs UpClose

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpClose at none against LDS Scripture Heroes's 1. UpClose also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LDS Scripture Heroes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LDS Scripture Heroes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpClose asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpClose holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LDS Scripture Heroes has 88 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of LDS Scripture Heroes's written reviews are positive against 100% of UpClose's.

LDS Scripture Heroes ships an update every 6 weeks, UpClose every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LDS Scripture Heroes | UpClose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-scripture-heroes/id551519180/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upclose-temple-trivia/id1511582131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mormon Cartoonist, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271816764) | [Alexandr Hadfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511582130) |

## What reviewers say

### LDS Scripture Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-scripture-heroes/id551519180)

Engaging games designed to teach children about scriptural heroes from the Bible and Book of Mormon. Features original artwork, voice recordings, and rewards to keep kids entertained during family activities or church meetings.

**Highlights:** 5 different educational games, Original artwork and voice recordings, Animated animal stickers as rewards, Designed for all ages, Memory, silhouette matching, puzzles, Unlimited play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for keeping kids quiet during church
- 🧠 Educational and teaches scripture heroes
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and engaging
- 🎨 Fun coloring and puzzle activities
- 💖 Inspiring and reminds of God's love

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 📚 Limited replayability for some activities
- 📱 Not optimized for all devices (e.g., iPad Pro)
- 🤔 Full version lacks new mini-games

**Reported bugs**

- App turns pages before user finishes reading
- Layout glitches on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Add more mini-games to the full version (word search, crossword, hangman)
- Add more characters and activities
- Improve optimization for larger screens like iPad Pro


### UpClose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upclose-temple-trivia/id1511582131)

Guess the identity of famous temples from around the world shown in close-up images. As you play, you'll discover new temples and can add correctly identified ones to your mastered list. Tap on temples in the list to learn more about them.

**Highlights:** Guess temple identities, Discover 230+ global temples, Track mastered temples, Learn temple details, Close-up image challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LDS Scripture Heroes free?

LDS Scripture Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UpClose free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LDS Scripture Heroes or UpClose?

UpClose is rated higher. LDS Scripture Heroes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while UpClose averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do LDS Scripture Heroes or UpClose have ads?

Neither LDS Scripture Heroes nor UpClose shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LDS Scripture Heroes or UpClose?

LDS Scripture Heroes ships an update every 6 weeks, and UpClose every 4 months. Most recently, LDS Scripture Heroes was updated on October 29, 2026 and UpClose on October 29, 2026.

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