Comparison

Selah Notes vs Sermon Keeper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Selah Notes

This app helps you take notes on sermons and faith reflections by automatically linking scripture references to interactive Bible verses. Easily preview, compare translations, and organize your notes with tags and series.

Highlights
  • Smart scripture detection
  • Interactive Bible verse previews
  • Full chapter view
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Organize notes by series and tags
  • Distraction-free writing environment
Features
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Your sermon notes and Bible together Stay focused on the message without switching apps. As you write sermon notes, devotion thoughts, or study reflections, every Scripture reference you type automatically becomes a tappable verse. Instantly preview full passages, compare translations, and open entire chapters right inside your note. Whether you're preparing a sermon, journaling your faith journey, or organizing your study series, this app keeps the Word at your fingertips. Add tags, link preachers, organize by series, and keep every insight connected and searchable. Features: - Smart Scripture Detection: Verse references become interactive links automatically. - Instant Popover Bible View: Tap any reference to preview Scripture without leaving your note. - Full Bible Drawer: Expand verses into full chapters with one tap. - Multiple Translations: Read and compare across your preferred Bible versions. - Organize Your Study: Assign preachers, link sermon series, and tag your notes for quick navigation. - Focus-Friendly Design: A clean, distraction-free workspace made for clear thought and spiritual reflection. Download Selah today and take richer sermon notes.

About

Sermon Keeper

Capture sermon moments with one-tap audio recording and note-taking. Get AI-powered transcripts, summaries, and create SOAP study journals from Bible verses. Organize your spiritual insights with folders and export options.

Highlights
  • One-tap sermon recording and note-taking
  • AI-powered transcription and summary
  • SOAP study journal creation from Bible verses
  • Seven Bible translations included
  • Scan Bible verses and slides
  • Organize notes into folders
  • Export notes as PDF or text
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Sermon Keeper is your companion for every Sunday service. Tap once during the sermon to mark the moment that hit you — Sermon Keeper records the audio and pins your notes to the timeline. After service you get a transcript and a summary that keeps the preacher's own outline. Snap a photo of your open Bible and Sermon Keeper turns the verse into a SOAP study journal (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) you can revisit any day. WHY CHOOSE SERMON KEEPER? - Effortless Recording & Note-Taking: With a single tap, record the sermon while taking notes. Every note keeps the exact moment it was written — tap it later and the recording plays from there. - Transcription & Summary: After the service you get the full transcript, an overview, the preacher's own outline, questions to reflect on, the passages he named, and concrete steps for your week. - Seven Bible Translations Inside the App: KJV, NASB 1995, ESV, NKJV, NIV 1984, WEB and Reina-Valera 1909. Type a reference like "John 3:16" and the verse appears in a card — no internet needed. When the sermon is read from a translation other than yours, the verses list shows the one you heard. - Scan Scripture → SOAP Journal: Point your camera at any open Bible page, pick a verse, and Sermon Keeper generates a SOAP study entry — Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. - Scan the Slide: Point the camera at the screen at the front of the room and the words land in your notes. No typing in the dark. - Reminders That Fit Your Week: One question at the start sets a nudge an hour before your service and a recap of that sermon midweek. Two a week, nothing more. - Keep It Organized: Group recordings and study cards into folders with an icon of your own. Export notes as PDF, plain text, or email. - Bilingual Support: Full English and Spanish interface for a global Christian community. Every month you get one free creation — a recording, an uploaded audio file, or a Scan Scripture card. Upgrade to Sermon Keeper Plus for as many as you like. We'd love to hear your feedback! Contact us at hello@sermonkeeper.app Subscription Details: - Sermon Keeper Plus, monthly — $6.99 per month - Sermon Keeper Plus, yearly — $64.99 per year, with a free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings ▸ Apple ID ▸ Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Sermon-Keeper-2f8320d6655580508eadd4bebcddca68 Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-for-Sermon-Keeper-2f8320d6655580218e2ed97fc4d4061b

Screenshots

Selah Notes4 screens
Sermon Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sermon Keeper at 5.0 against Selah Notes's 4.0. Selah Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sermon Keeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Selah Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sermon Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selah Notes ships an update fortnightly, Sermon Keeper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Selah Notes versus Sermon Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelah NotesSermon Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenaiah Ambie-BarangoArtur Subbotkin

In-app purchases

None

Selah Notes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sermon Keeper

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Yearly (7-day trial)7 Days trial$64.991 Year

Questions

Is Selah Notes free?
Selah Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sermon Keeper free?
Sermon Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Selah Notes or Sermon Keeper?
Sermon Keeper is rated higher. Selah Notes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sermon Keeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Selah Notes or Sermon Keeper have ads?
Neither Selah Notes nor Sermon Keeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selah Notes or Sermon Keeper?
Selah Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Sermon Keeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Selah Notes was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sermon Keeper on October 25, 2026.

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