Comparison

HolyTemples vs Scripture Clock

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

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HolyTemples

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Temples of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints dot the Earth. Millions believe the temple is literally the House Of The Lord. This app is not endorsed by the church in any way. The developer is a private entity.

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Scripture Clock

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Turn your old iPhone or iPad into an elegant wall clock that tells the time with scriptures! The clock shows not just the current time, but also a scripture passage whose chapter and verse match the current hour and minute of the day. Since there are usually several scriptures that match the current time, the clock chooses a random scripture each minute. For example, at 3:16pm, the clock might show John 3.16 (or Genesis 3:16 or Ezekiel 3:16 or any of the dozens of verses located at a chapter 3, verse 16 in the scriptures). If you tap the screen, the app will display a different scripture matching the current time, if there is one. If there is a scripture that you especially love, tap the "heart" icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. This will increase the likelihood that it will show up again, when the right time of day comes again. Tap the "settings" icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to adjust the font and color scheme, select preferred works of scripture, and toggle 12/24 mode. Scriptures are selected at random from the Old Testament, the New Testament, the Quran, the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, the Doctrine & Covenants, or the Pearl of Great Price. Bible verses are taken from the King James version. Quran verses are taken from the English translation by Talal Itani. For the top of the hour (i.e. when the minute is :00) the clock shows a chapter heading. For example, at 6:00, the clock will show the heading for a randomly-selected chapter 6 from the scriptures. There are a few times during the day that have no corresponding chapter and verse (for example, 11:59). For those cases, the clock shows the current time plus a randomly-chosen inspirational quote. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: 1. Install the Scripture Clock app. 2. Launch the app and wait for it to start (this can take a few seconds). 3. Plug your device into a power source. 4. Set your device on a surface (or mount it to a wall). 5. Watch as your new Scripture Clock tells you the time, with a new verse of scripture each minute! 6. If you especially like a particular verse, tap the heart in the corner to increase its likelihood of showing up again.

Screenshots

HolyTemples4 screens
Scripture Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scripture Clock at 14.0 against HolyTemples's 17.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
HolyTemples versus Scripture Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHolyTemplesScripture Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.214.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey NelsonThirsty Nellan Productions

In-app purchases

None

HolyTemples

No in-app purchases

None

Scripture Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HolyTemples free?
HolyTemples is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripture Clock free?
Scripture Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HolyTemples or Scripture Clock have ads?
Neither HolyTemples nor Scripture Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HolyTemples or Scripture Clock?
HolyTemples ships an update every 2 months, and Scripture Clock every 2 months. Most recently, HolyTemples was updated on May 16, 2026 and Scripture Clock on September 11, 2026.

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