Comparison

Sermon Scribe vs Covenant

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

Head to head
About

Sermon Scribe

This app helps users engage more deeply with religious services and personal study. It allows for recording and transcribing sermons, taking notes, and exploring biblical content. Features include AI-generated summaries, reflection questions, and a Bible exploration tab.

Highlights
  • Record and transcribe sermons
  • AI-generated summaries and outlines
  • Real-time note-taking
  • Bible exploration and insights
  • Daily devotionals
  • Cloud syncing
Features
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Sermon Scribe: Your all-in-one faith companion. Whether you're attending a Sunday service, diving into personal Bible study, or spending quiet time in prayer—Sermon Scribe is built to help you stay present, reflect deeply, and grow spiritually. Capture Every Word, Remember Every Insight With one tap, record sermons or devotionals and get accurate speech-to-text transcriptions. Take notes in real-time, highlight Scripture references, and revisit key teachings with AI-generated outlines, summaries, and reflection questions. Understand the Bible Like Never Before Sermon Scribe's Bible tab lets you explore any book of the Bible with clarity. Access concise overviews, chapter-by-chapter breakdowns, and deep insights into key verses, themes, and characters—making Scripture easier to grasp and apply. Grow Your Faith Daily - Daily Devotionals to keep you grounded - Bible study tools to enhance your understanding - Journaling for thoughts, reflections, and spiritual growth - Bible chat to explore your questions with thoughtful, Bible-rooted responses Organize & Reflect with Ease Everything you record or write is searchable and synced to the cloud, so your sermons, notes, and reflections are always at your fingertips. Whether you're in church, in a small group, or alone with your Bible, Sermon Scribe helps you preserve your spiritual moments, revisit them anytime, and deepen your walk with God. We hope you enjoy this app and that it helps you grow in your faith. We are always looking for feedback to improve your experience, so please do not hesitate to reach out. Terms: https://jamappworks.xyz/tos Privacy: https://jamappworks.xyz/privacy Disclaimer: A subscription is required to use Sermon Scribe's advanced features, however, everyone is given a free trial period to experience the app before choosing to commit to one of the subscription plans.

About

Covenant

This app serves as a personal spiritual companion, helping users deepen their connection with scripture and strengthen their faith. It offers tools for reflection, journaling, daily inspiration, and AI-powered discussions about the Bible.

Highlights
  • Personal scripture journal
  • Daily verses and devotionals
  • AI-powered Bible chat
  • Prayer and reflection prompts
  • Faith-centric interface
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Improve your connection with scripture with Covenant. Covenant helps you grow close to God- it's your personal spiritual companion designed to help you strengthen your faith. Whether you’re a new Christian, seeking daily inspiration, or forming your prayer routine, Covenant helps you reflect, journal, and engage directly with the bible. Why Covenant? In a world filled with distractions, Covenant helps you create intentional moments for spiritual growth and scripture-based connection. Covenant helps you form a daily habit of connecting with your faith, helping you find peace and clarity in your everyday life. Key Features: - Personal Scripture Journal: Log your spiritual journey with interactive journaling tools, making each verse meaningful and memorable. Reflect deeply, write freely, and revisit your entries anytime to track your spiritual growth. - Daily Verses & Devotionals: Start every day with thoughtfully selected Bible verses and devotionals, guiding your thoughts, prayers, and actions to help you live a faith-filled life. - Bible Chat Integration: Engage in insightful, AI-powered conversations about scripture, faith, and life’s big questions. Gain deeper biblical insights, ask questions, and explore scripture through meaningful dialogues tailored specifically to your faith. - Prayer & Reflection: Foster daily prayer habits with gentle prompts and customizable reminders, helping you maintain a consistent and focused spiritual practice. - Faith-Centric Interface: Enjoy an experience that is directly designed for your denomination and choice of scripture. Perfect For: - Individuals seeking daily spiritual inspiration and deeper scripture engagement. - Christians who want to enrich their personal reflection and prayer life through journaling and guided devotionals. - Anyone desiring a meaningful, faith-driven approach to digital wellness and improving their daily habits. Join Our Growing Community: Become part of a vibrant community committed to nurturing faith, sharing wisdom, and growing spiritually together. Covenant users report deeper peace, increased mindfulness, enhanced clarity, and a stronger connection to their faith. Download Covenant today and elevate your spiritual journey. *Please note that Covenant's features require a subscription to access. Terms of Service: https://covenant.ventures/covenant/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Sermon Scribe4 screens
Covenant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sermon Scribe at free with in-app purchases against Covenant's subscription. Sermon Scribe also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 99). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Sermon Scribe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Covenant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sermon Scribe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sermon Scribe has 1.6K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Sermon Scribe's written reviews are positive against 60% of Covenant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sermon Scribe ships an update every 6 days, Covenant every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sermon Scribe versus Covenant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSermon ScribeCovenant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better99
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAM AppWorks LLCAndrew Schmitz

Customer experience

Sermon Scribe

All ratings1,479 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

Covenant

All ratings87 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Sermon Scribe

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recording not working as expected
  • Subscription issues, unable to cancel

Requested features

2 requests
  • Export options for notes, outlines, and reflections
  • Improved recording reliability

Covenant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sermon Scribe

Subscriptions10
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual$69.991 Year
10 purchases

Covenant

Subscriptions10
  • Covenant Premium- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Covenant Premium- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Covenant Premium- Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Covenant Premium- Weekly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Covenant Premium- Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Covenant Premium- Annual$29.991 Year
  • Covenant Premium- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Covenant Premium- Annual$59.991 Year
  • Covenant Premium- Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Covenant Premium- Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Sermon Scribe free?
Sermon Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Covenant free?
Covenant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sermon Scribe or Covenant?
Sermon Scribe is rated higher. Sermon Scribe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Covenant averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Sermon Scribe or Covenant have ads?
Neither Sermon Scribe nor Covenant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sermon Scribe or Covenant?
Sermon Scribe ships an update every 6 days, and Covenant every 5 days. Most recently, Sermon Scribe was updated on November 12, 2026 and Covenant on October 30, 2026.

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