Comparison

The North 40 vs LDSBot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The North 40

This app helps you set SMART goals and manage daily tasks with a planner and schedule system. It allows you to link contacts and goals to events, track progress, record notes, and includes a simple budgeting feature to keep you focused and productive.

Highlights
  • SMART goal setting
  • Daily planner and schedule
  • Contact and goal linking to events
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking
  • Simple budgeting system
Features
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Welcome to North 40, your daily planner and goal-setting app. Inspired by the concept of the North 40 acres, known as the most fertile and productive land on a farm, this app is here to help you sow the seeds of success. From setting SMART objectives to providing a roadmap for your daily tasks, North 40 is designed to help you navigate the vast landscape of your life with focus and purpose. Let every day bring you a step closer to the fertile ground of your aspirations. The North 40 App features a To-Do list and daily schedule system that work together to encourage goal setting and careful planning. It also can be a place to record with whom you work and goals you have in order to focus planning with a purpose in mind. Goals and people can be attached to events to organize your schedule, and both goals and plans keep a record of things that you have done related to that goal or person. In addition to these fundamental attributes of the app, the North 40 also can record notes and has a simple budgeting system. Consider the following story. In the countryside, farmer Thomas set out to repair his cornfield fence on the old north 40. Shortly after going to work, he noticed the barn door's creaky hinges. Halting the fence work, he addressed the door, only to spot the squeaky water pump nearby. With tools in hand, he redirected his attention to the pump, forgetting about both the fence and the barn door. Shortly after getting started, Thomas's gaze shifted again to a leaky roof. As he attempted to patch the roof, a broken plow in the adjacent field called for immediate fixing. Distracted yet dutiful, Thomas moved from task to task, each one preventing him from completing the previous. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Thomas surveyed his farm, a mosaic of unfinished projects. The fence still in disrepair, the barn door creaking, the water pump squeaking, the leaky roof dripping, and the broken plow left untouched. Despite a day of constant effort, Thomas couldn't ignore the stark reality – none of the tasks were complete. You may have heard a similar story before. Perhaps you have experienced it. What derailed the farmer from his goal to cut hay? Despite doing many good things the farmer did not get anything done because he wasn't focused on his goal. He failed to organize his priorities and make an effective plan. The North 40 App is intended to help you get things done by setting goals and making plans. It includes a daily planner, a contact book that links with calendar events, a goal board, and several other tools to help you stay focused on what is most important in your life.

About

LDSBot

This AI chatbot discusses the Church and Gospel of Jesus Christ, covering topics like general principles, lessons, conference talks, and scriptures. It can assist with outlining and writing talks, and offers a voice mode for interaction. Users can log in to save their chat history.

Highlights
  • Gospel principles discussion
  • Come Follow Me lesson support
  • Conference talk analysis (post-1970)
  • Church Handbook information
  • Scripture study assistance
  • Talk and lesson outlining
  • Voice mode interaction
Features
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LDSBot is an AI chatbot that can talk to you about the Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  LDSBot bot is pretty good at: * General gospel principles * Come Follow Me and FSY lessons * Conference talks after 1970 * The Church Handbook * The Scriptures * Outlining talks and lessons * And so much more! Use voice mode to talk to LDSBot. Log in with Apple, Google, or Facebook to save your chats to read later. LDSBot is created by the B. H. Roberts Foundation. LDSBot is not associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Screenshots

The North 404 screens
LDSBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LDSBot at none against The North 40's 3. LDSBot also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). The North 40's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The North 40 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LDSBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The North 40 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of The North 40's written reviews are positive against 69% of LDSBot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The North 40 ships an update every 8 months, LDSBot monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The North 40 versus LDSBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe North 40LDSBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better4.4 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1934 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAddison BallifB. H. Roberts Foundation

Customer experience

The North 40

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

LDSBot

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The North 40

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

LDSBot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The North 40 free?
The North 40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LDSBot free?
LDSBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The North 40 or LDSBot?
The North 40 is rated higher. The North 40 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while LDSBot averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.
Do The North 40 or LDSBot have ads?
Neither The North 40 nor LDSBot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The North 40 or LDSBot?
The North 40 ships an update every 8 months, and LDSBot monthly. Most recently, The North 40 was updated on November 3, 2026 and LDSBot on October 30, 2026.

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