Comparison

LO Journal vs Sermon Notes Pro

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

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About

LO Journal

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"GO LO". LISTEN. OBEY. "LO", meaning to Listen & Obey, is your daily invitation to hear God's voice and walk in obedience. Built on the simple truth that God speaks, God hears, and God desires relationship with you. NOT JUST ANOTHER JOURNAL Journals are great - disconnected, authentic, beautiful - but rarely do they travel with you. LO allows users to take their journal with them, encounter God in daily moments, and reflect in real time. James 1:22 reminds us: "Do not merely listen to the word... Do what it says." This app bridges the gap between hearing and doing, helping you: > Recognize God's voice more clearly > Understand your identity in Christ > Walk in daily obedience > Build lasting spiritual transformation John 14:31, "but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me." Jesus knew the Father's voice, expected a dialogue, received identity & wisdom, & walked in obedience to what Father said with the help of the Holy Spirit. Why don't we do the same? THE FRAMEWORK: KNOW. BE. DO. Three questions that transform your spiritual life: > KNOW: What does God want me to know? Discover His perspective on your life, relationships, challenges, and calling. Let Him reveal truth that surpasses human understanding. > BE: Who does God want me to be? Embrace the identity He's shaping in you. From beloved child to faithful servant, understand who you're becoming in Christ. > DO: What does God want me to do? Move from hearing to doing. Journal the specific steps God is calling you to take—and track your obedience journey. FEATURES THAT EMPOWER > Daily Journal Entries Capture what God is speaking through His Word, prayer, and everyday life. > Bible Reading Integration Connect your entries to Scripture passages for deeper context. > Reflection Framework Guided prompts help you move beyond surface-level note-taking. > Entry History & Search Review past entries, track spiritual growth, and see patterns in how God speaks to you. > Privacy & Security Your conversations with God stay between you and Him. Export/Delete your account & entries whenever you'd like. > Export Your Journey Invite others into your journey by sharing your entries in community for encouragement & accountability. > Beautiful, Distraction-Free Design Focus on what matters: listening to God and responding in obedience. WHY "LISTEN & OBEY"? The word "LO" appears throughout Scripture, introducing moments when God reveals something new: "LO, I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20) "LO, the winter is past" (Song of Solomon 2:11) "LO, children are a heritage from the Lord" (Psalm 127:3) Each "LO" is an invitation to pay attention—God is about to speak. This app helps you cultivate that posture of listening and responding. It's also a fun way to introduce "Going Low" before the Lord, seeking to obey His voice, seeking first the Kingdom of God, not our own self interests. When we invite God into our life and expect Him to speak into it, we start to receive wisdom, identity, and action into those areas -- relationships, work, personal work, etc. God has an opinion because, well, He authored everything involved. COMMON USE CASES > Daily Bible Reading Turn scripture study into conversation. Ask God "Know/Be/Do" as you read His Word. > Life Challenges Submit your tensions, conflicts, and decisions to God. Journal His perspective and peace. > Major Decisions Process job changes, relationships, and life transitions by regularly seeking God's wisdom. > Celebrate & Remember Look back and praise God for how He's spoken and moved in your life. Built with love for the body of Christ. Questions? Visit listenobey.com/support Want to support financially? Visit listenobey.com/give

About

Sermon Notes Pro

Capture sermon insights with integrated Bible verses and organized note-taking. This app offers offline access, multiple export options, and private storage on your device.

Highlights
  • Integrated Bible verses (KJV, ASV)
  • Offline operation
  • Organize notes by series and tags
  • Full-text search
  • Export notes as PDF, Markdown, or text
  • Auto-saving
  • Dark mode
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Take meaningful sermon notes with the Bible always at your side. Sermon Notes Pro is a beautifully simple journaling app for churchgoers, ministry leaders, and Bible students. Capture what you hear during a sermon, insert verses with a single tap, and organize your notes by sermon series — all without needing an account, an internet connection, or a subscription. THE BIBLE, BUILT IN Insert any verse from the King James Version (KJV) or American Standard Version (ASV) in seconds. Both translations are bundled in the app and work completely offline. Type a reference like "John 3:16" or browse by book and chapter. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Group notes into series — perfect for following along with a sermon series your church is teaching through. Add tags for cross-cutting themes like grace, prayer, or discipleship. Search across every note you've taken to find what you're looking for in seconds. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud sync to worry about. No tracking. No analytics. No ads. We don't collect your data because we don't have any servers — your notes are yours, full stop. EXPORT AND SHARE Save a note as a beautifully formatted PDF, share as Markdown for your favorite notes app, or send as plain text. Perfect for emailing notes to small group members or printing for your own study. THOUGHTFUL TOUCHES - Auto-saving — never lose a thought - Dark mode — for sanctuaries with low lighting - iPhone and iPad support - No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no upsells WHO IT'S FOR Sermon Notes Pro is for anyone who wants to take their faith seriously and remember what they hear. Pastors. Small group leaders. Students. Lifelong learners. Anyone who's ever wished they could remember that one verse from last Sunday's message. WHAT'S INCLUDED - Two complete Bible translations (KJV and ASV) - Unlimited notes - Series and tag organization - Full-text search - PDF, Markdown, and text export - Light and dark themes - 100% offline operation QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK We'd love to hear from you. Visit our support page for help, suggestions, or to report a bug. Take notes that matter. Download Sermon Notes Pro and bring the Word with you everywhere.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LO Journal at 3 against Sermon Notes Pro's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LO Journal versus Sermon Notes Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLO JournalSermon Notes Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames GriggsDaniel Omidiran

In-app purchases

None

LO Journal

No in-app purchases

None

Sermon Notes Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LO Journal free?
LO Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sermon Notes Pro free?
Sermon Notes Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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