LDS Database vs Restoration Scholar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LDS Database
Access a curated collection of public domain scriptural resources for the LDS faith. This reference tool provides easy access to important texts.
- LDS scriptural resources
- Public domain content
- Simple database interface
- Offline access (implied)
- Cross-device compatibility
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A simple database containing LDS scriptural resources in the public domain.
Restoration Scholar
This app provides scripture-based answers and analysis related to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It offers detailed sources, conversational follow-ups, and topical verse explorations. Users can also analyze texts for doctrinal patterns and themes, with offline access available.
- Scripture-based answers with sources
- Conversational Q&A
- Topical verse exploration
- Text analysis for doctrinal themes
- Offline scripture access
- Customizable tone and depth
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Restoration Scholar shows that which aligns with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and Covenant Path and identifies that which doesn't. Every answer cites its sources: scripture, Church history, and scholarship, with the passages shown so you can read them yourself. ASK. Type any question or paste text. Choose LDS or Balanced mode, a Tone/Voice for the reader you have in mind, and a depth of understanding from foundational to advanced. Answers link scripture references straight to the text. CONVERSATION. Continue any answer in a back-and-forth discussion. SUPER TOPICAL. Look up any verse and see it in context, with cross-references across all the Restorations through history, related topics, Covenants, Prophets and converging themes. EXCAVATOR. Capture an article, talk, or transcript and ask what scriptural patterns and doctrinal threads it illuminates, and where it departs from the Gospel of Christ and the Covenant Path. LESSON/TALK. Develop ideas for a talk, lesson, essay or study guide on any gospel topic, grounded in scripture and the prophets, and save it as a PDF or print it. OFFLINE. Download scripture bundles and keep reading without a connection. Create your account in the app or at restorationscholar.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://restorationscholar.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://restorationscholar.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LDS Database at none against Restoration Scholar's 9. LDS Database also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Restoration Scholar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LDS Database asks for nothing beyond the download.
Restoration Scholar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LDS Database has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LDS Database ships an update every 4 days, Restoration Scholar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LDS Database | Restoration Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 267 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Willard Barlow | Jeff Eaton |
Customer experience
LDS Database
Restoration Scholar
In-app purchases
LDS Database
No in-app purchases
Restoration Scholar
- Introductory$4.991 Month
- Advanced$14.991 Month
- Enhanced$21.991 Month
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- Introductory$26.996 Months
- Introductory$47.991 Year
- Advanced$80.996 Months
- Enhanced$118.996 Months
- Advanced$143.991 Year
- Enhanced$209.991 Year
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