# LDS Study Group vs Gospel ARtifacts

The clearest difference is rating: Gospel ARtifacts at 4.8 against LDS Study Group's 4.3. Gospel ARtifacts also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). LDS Study Group's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LDS Study Group sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gospel ARtifacts sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gospel ARtifacts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of LDS Study Group's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gospel ARtifacts's.

LDS Study Group ships an update monthly, Gospel ARtifacts weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LDS Study Group | Gospel ARtifacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-study-group/id644076780/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-artifacts/id1512042830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [36Pixels LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/501601922) | [Buried Box Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512042829) |

## What reviewers say

### LDS Study Group

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-study-group/id644076780)

Collaborate with other members of the church to gain new insights and answers through scripture study. Ask questions, provide answers, and browse content. Earn achievements for posting valuable contributions.

**Highlights:** Post comments and questions on scripture verses, Read scriptures alongside user comments, Respond to existing questions and comments, Rate responses to surface the best answers, Earn achievements for content contributions, Organize content with custom libraries (in-app purchase), Access quote and object lesson libraries (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock quotes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock object lessons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock my library | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock quotes, object lessons, my library | $1.99 | one-time |


### Gospel ARtifacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-artifacts/id1512042830)

Explore scripture with augmented reality. Place 3D objects from religious texts onto real-world surfaces to enhance visual learning and deepen understanding. This app offers interactive AR experiences and free study materials for a more tangible connection to religious narratives.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) object placement, 3D scripture objects with realistic dimensions, Interactive 3D object manipulation, Free 3D objects like Golden Plates, Ark of the Covenant, Embedded videos and linked articles, Study resources for Old/New Testament, Book of Mormon

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Sponsor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Sponsor | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LDS Study Group free?

LDS Study Group is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gospel ARtifacts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LDS Study Group or Gospel ARtifacts?

Gospel ARtifacts is rated higher. LDS Study Group averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Gospel ARtifacts averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do LDS Study Group or Gospel ARtifacts have ads?

Neither LDS Study Group nor Gospel ARtifacts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LDS Study Group or Gospel ARtifacts?

LDS Study Group ships an update monthly, and Gospel ARtifacts weekly. Most recently, LDS Study Group was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gospel ARtifacts on October 3, 2026.

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