# Sermon Scribe vs Scroll Scripture

The clearest difference is ads: Sermon Scribe at none against Scroll Scripture's shown. Sermon Scribe also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Scroll Scripture's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Scroll Scripture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sermon Scribe against 4.8 for Scroll Scripture. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Sermon Scribe's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scroll Scripture's.

Sermon Scribe ships an update every 6 days, Scroll Scripture every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sermon Scribe | Scroll Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-scribe-bible-notetaker/id6740540936/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-scripture-faith-mode/id6761586723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JAM AppWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775127089) | [Max Mode, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880560805) |

## 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


### Scroll Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-scripture-faith-mode/id6761586723)

This app helps users deepen their faith through daily devotionals, guided Bible study, and prayer prompts. It also includes features to block distracting apps and display Bible verses on your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Christian app blocker, Focus tracker, Audio Bible podcasts, Daily devotionals, Personalized prayer prompts, Bible verse lock screen widgets

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Faith Mode Unlimited Student Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Faith Mode Unlimited - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Faith Mode Unlimited Student Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Faith Mode Unlimited - Yearly Promo | $29.99 | per year |
| Faith Mode Unlimited - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sermon Scribe free?

Sermon Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scroll Scripture free?

Scroll Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sermon Scribe or Scroll Scripture?

Sermon Scribe is rated higher. Sermon Scribe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Scroll Scripture averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Sermon Scribe or Scroll Scripture have ads?

Scroll Scripture shows ads; Sermon Scribe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sermon Scribe or Scroll Scripture?

Sermon Scribe ships an update every 6 days, and Scroll Scripture every 2 days. Most recently, Sermon Scribe was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scroll Scripture on October 28, 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.*