# Sermon Scribe vs Written

Sermon Scribe and Written both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Written's written reviews are positive against 64% of Sermon Scribe's. Written also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Sermon Scribe's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 10) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sermon Scribe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Written asks for nothing beyond the download.

Written holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sermon Scribe has 1.6K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Written's.

Sermon Scribe ships an update every 6 days, Written every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sermon Scribe | Written |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-scribe-bible-notetaker/id6740540936/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/written-bible-study/id6779448070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JAM AppWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775127089) | [Drew Dudney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880764278) |

## What reviewers say

### Sermon Scribe

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

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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


### Written

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/written-bible-study/id6779448070)

This app facilitates focused Bible reading and personal reflection. It offers tools for memorization, prayer tracking, and daily gratitude, with widgets for quick access to your study.

**Highlights:** Chapter progress tracking, Verse memorization modes, Prayer request management, Daily gratitude journaling, Custom study chains, Lock screen and home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sermon Scribe free?

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

### Is Written free?

Written is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sermon Scribe or Written?

Written is rated higher. Sermon Scribe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Written averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sermon Scribe or Written have ads?

Neither Sermon Scribe nor Written shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sermon Scribe or Written?

Sermon Scribe ships an update every 6 days, and Written every 4 days. Most recently, Sermon Scribe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Written on October 13, 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.*