# Sermon Scribe vs Covenant

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sermon Scribe | Covenant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-scribe-bible-notetaker/id6740540936/reviews)** | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covenant-bible-study/id6744402589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 129 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAM AppWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775127089) | [Andrew Schmitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805383700) |

## What reviewers say

### Sermon Scribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-scribe-bible-notetaker/id6740540936)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Sermon Scribe Plus - Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for sermon notes and reflection
- 👍 Useful resources and features
- 👍 Accurate sermon summaries and outlines
- 👍 Integrates well with personal study and small groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording issues, not always reliable
- 🔒 Lack of export options for notes and reflections
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Recording not working as expected
- Subscription issues, unable to cancel

**Requested features**

- Export options for notes, outlines, and reflections
- Improved recording reliability


### Covenant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covenant-bible-study/id6744402589)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Covenant Premium- Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Covenant Premium- Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Covenant Premium- Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Covenant Premium- Weekly | $9.99 | per month |
| Covenant Premium- Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Covenant Premium- Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Covenant Premium- Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Covenant Premium- Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Covenant Premium- Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Covenant Premium- Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*