Comparison

TheoPad vs PhosMap

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

Head to head
About

TheoPad

This app is a specialized note-taking tool designed for Jehovah's Witnesses. It offers automatic Bible verse integration, convention program import, and local data storage for privacy. Organize notes with folders, tags, and linking for personal study and ministry.

Highlights
  • Automatic Bible verse integration (NWT)
  • Convention program import
  • Note linking and cross-referencing
  • Focus editor with formatting
  • Folder and tag organization
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Dark mode and customizable design
Features
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TheoPad is the specialized, local notes app for Jehovah's Witnesses—designed to provide optimal support for your personal Bible study, meetings, and preaching work. The focus is on what matters most: writing without constantly switching between apps. Here's what TheoPad offers: Automatic Bible Integration (NWT) Simply type Bible verses into your text (e.g., "Matthew 24:14" or "Psalm 23:1-4"). TheoPad automatically recognizes them, links them, and displays the New World Translation verse directly in a preview window. This helps you stay in the flow of writing while studying or preparing for the preaching work. Convention Program Import You can directly import programs for regional or circuit conventions (as RTF or ZIP files). TheoPad automatically creates a structured outline, so you can immediately record your notes for each talk in the right place. Networked Study & Structure - Note Linking: Link your notes together. Ideal for creating cross-references between different study projects or lectures. - Focus Editor: A clear editor with formatting options (bold, italics, lists) for your thoughts, lectures, or comments. Organization Your Way Organize your notes in folders or use tags to quickly find topics. Pin important notes for ministry or meetings for quick access. If you accidentally delete something, the trash keeps your data safe. Your Data Belongs to You (Privacy First) TheoPad stores everything locally on your device. - No Registration, No Tracking: We don't collect any data. - Backup Option: Use manual backup or the encrypted system backup (Google Drive / iCloud) to take your data with you when switching devices. Customizable Design Use dark mode for relaxed reading during meetings or customize the app's accent color to suit your personal taste. IMPORTANT: Setup After Installation For copyright reasons, TheoPad does not include pre-installed Bible texts. To enable automatic detection, you must import the Bible file from jw.org once. This is explained simply in the app and can be done in just a few steps. Once the import is complete, TheoPad works completely offline. Legal Notice: TheoPad is a private project by a single developer and is not officially affiliated with jw.org or the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

About

PhosMap

Features
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PhosMap makes territory management and door-to-door visit records simple — all on the map. It brings together everything you need for field activity in one app. ■ Territory management Draw and edit your territories on the map. Assign them to members and track progress at a glance. ■ Powerful map Built on Google Maps. Switch between map and satellite, show your location with GPS, and search addresses, buildings and memos together. ■ Buildings & rooms Register everything from houses to each apartment room, with flexible numbering. ■ Visit records Record statuses such as home or absent, and instantly see the last status. Apartments keep history per room. ■ Personal memos & reports Add memos to places you care about, visualized with color-coded pins. File building reports and hand them over to others. ■ Share with your team / congregation Create a group, invite members, and share territories and records. Admins manage permissions and approvals. Location sharing lets you share your position with members for a set time. ■ Languages & display Japanese, English, Thai, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Tagalog and Indonesian — follows your device language automatically, with manual switching in settings. Light and dark mode supported. Pricing: Every feature is free. If you’d like to support the app, you can optionally support the developer from within the app (supporting does not unlock any features). Traffic is encrypted and data is isolated per group. You can permanently delete your account and personal data anytime from “Settings › Delete account.” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.phosmap.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.phosmap.com/privacy

Screenshots

TheoPad4 screens
PhosMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheoPad at none against PhosMap's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PhosMap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. TheoPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TheoPad versus PhosMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheoPadPhosMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicha Andreas ZergiebelSHIN FUJITA

In-app purchases

None

TheoPad

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PhosMap

Subscriptions3
  • Light Supporter$0.491 Month
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Gold Supporter$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy a coffee$2.99
  • Coffee & cake$5.99
  • Treat to dinner$19.99

Questions

Is TheoPad free?
TheoPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhosMap free?
PhosMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheoPad or PhosMap have ads?
Neither TheoPad nor PhosMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheoPad or PhosMap?
TheoPad ships an update every 4 days, and PhosMap every 4 days. Most recently, TheoPad was updated on October 5, 2026 and PhosMap on October 6, 2026.

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