# NephiCalm vs ORODE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ORODE at 100% against NephiCalm's 48%. ORODE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). NephiCalm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (591 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NephiCalm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ORODE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ORODE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NephiCalm has 591 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of NephiCalm's written reviews are positive against 100% of ORODE's.

NephiCalm ships an update every 5 weeks, ORODE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NephiCalm | ORODE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (591 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orode/id6755167869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **591** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741928668) | [Ducimus Digital Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839362994) |

## What reviewers say

### NephiCalm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Nephicalm 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Nephicalm 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Calming and soothing voice
- 👍 Enjoyable and uplifting content
- 🎶 Relaxing background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No free version available
- 🤖 AI-generated pronunciation issues
- ⏱️ Short story lengths not ideal for sleep

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect charges and billing issues
- Inconsistent name pronunciation within stories

**Requested features**

- Playlist and continuous playback options
- More story content and voice options
- Correct pronunciation of names


### ORODE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orode/id6755167869)

This event companion app provides attendees, vendors, and volunteers with all necessary information. Features include interactive maps, event schedules, vendor directories, ticket management, and real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Interactive floor map with directions, Complete event schedule by day and stage, Searchable vendor directory with deals, Ticket management and access, Family fun activity finder, Real-time event announcements, QR code scanner for offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NephiCalm free?

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

### Is ORODE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NephiCalm or ORODE?

ORODE is rated higher. NephiCalm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 591 ratings, while ORODE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NephiCalm or ORODE have ads?

ORODE shows ads; NephiCalm does not.

### Which is updated more often, NephiCalm or ORODE?

NephiCalm ships an update every 5 weeks, and ORODE every 3 months. Most recently, NephiCalm was updated on November 8, 2026 and ORODE 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.*