NephiCalm vs Zaion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NephiCalm
Unwind with narrated scripture stories from the Book of Mormon, enhanced by soothing background sounds. Find inner peace, comfort, and strengthen your faith with short, uplifting audio tales designed for reflection and a peaceful bedtime routine.
- Narrated Book of Mormon stories
- Soothing background ASMR sounds
- Short, uplifting audio tales
- Stories sorted by themes
- Bedtime stories for kids
- High-quality audio narration
- Light & dark mode
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Turn to the Book of Mormon before bedtime and unwind with our narrated Scripture stories. Play short stories in the NephiCalm app to find inner peace and help you reflect on His word. Add soothing background sounds for a truly immersive experience. Let the word of God guide you as you relax, find comfort, and strengthen your faith. Designed specially for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - 15+ uplifting stories from the Book of Mormon - Short 7-min audio tales to inspire and uplift - Sorted by themes: faith, love, reflection, peace & more - Separate library of bedtime stories for kids - High-quality audio narration - Minimized mode to listen anywhere - Light & dark mode available A peaceful bedtime routine Take a moment to reflect and connect with God before you sleep. Whether you're seeking comfort, hope, or inspiration, listening to Scripture stories can be the perfect way to end your day in gratitude. Strengthen your faith anytime Feeling overwhelmed? Looking for guidance? The NephiCalm library offers stories for any moment of reflection. Scripture stories hold the power to calm anxiety and uplift LDS members looking for reassurance and motivation. Short stories for children NephiCalm features a dedicated section for kids, helping young hearts understand gospel teachings through engaging and simple storytelling. Strengthen their faith early with narrated lessons from the Book of Mormon. Immersive background sounds Enhance your listening experience with soothing background audio. Choose from gentle piano or ocean waves to vintage vinyl or soft ambient tones. Create a unique ASMR experience with 5 sounds that bring Scripture stories to life. PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Choose between the below to access the best NephiCalm features: • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription You may cancel your subscription at any time. To do so, visit your Apple account to manage your subscription and turn auto-renewal off. Support: support@nephicalm.app Terms of Use: https://nephicalm.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://nephicalm.app/privacy-policy
Zaion
Enhance your scripture study with an AI-powered companion. Explore insights, discover connections, and deepen personal understanding of religious texts. Ideal for both new and experienced students of the scriptures.
- AI-powered scripture insights
- Discover connections within texts
- Deepen personal understanding
- Study companion for religious texts
- Suitable for all study levels
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Deepen your understanding of the Book of Mormon with Zaion, a thoughtful study companion that uses AI to enhance your scripture experience. Whether you're a lifelong student of the scriptures or just beginning your spiritual journey, Zaion helps you explore insights, find connections, and gain personal understanding. This application is licensed under the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zaion at 100% against NephiCalm's 49%. Zaion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). NephiCalm's advantage is ratings volume (566 vs 2) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NephiCalm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Zaion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Zaion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NephiCalm has 566 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of NephiCalm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zaion's.
NephiCalm ships an update every 5 weeks, Zaion monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NephiCalm | Zaion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (566 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 566 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz | Lone Mountain Design Co |
Customer experience
NephiCalm
Zaion
Bugs and requests
NephiCalm
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect charges and billing issues
- Inconsistent name pronunciation within stories
Requested features
3 requests- Playlist and continuous playback options
- More story content and voice options
- Correct pronunciation of names
Zaion
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NephiCalm
- 1 month$6.991 Month
- Nephicalm 1 Month1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- 1 year$39.991 Year
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- Nephicalm 1 Year1 Year trial2 variants$69.991 Year
Zaion
- Zaion Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
