Comparison

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal vs Sermon Notes Taker AI

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

Head to head
About

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal

Capture sermon or lecture insights with simultaneous audio recording and note-taking. Organize your thoughts by date, category, speaker, or location, and easily export your content.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous audio recording and note-taking
  • Automatic time-tagging of notes to audio
  • Export notes via email or iTunes File Sharing
  • Organize notes by date, category, speaker, location
  • iCloud database transfer between devices
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Sermon Notes is the place to keep every sermon you hear: your notes, the scripture, the recording, and what you want to do about it. Write while you listen, record the message, and come back to it any time. Sermon Notes keeps your notes private on your device and in your own iCloud, with no account to create. TAKE NOTES AS YOU LISTEN Start a sermon and write. Add the speaker, church, series and main passage, then add notes, scripture and photos of the slides as the message goes. Notes can be bold, italic, in lists, or highlighted in nine colors, and every note can be folded, locked or moved. Suggestions fill in the speakers, churches and series you've used before, so a new sermon takes seconds. RECORD THE MESSAGE Tap Record and Sermon Notes captures the sermon while you keep writing. Tap Bookmark the moment something stands out, from the app, the Lock Screen or your Apple Watch, and a note is dropped in at that exact time. Later, tap any time tag to hear that part again, or skip back and forward 15 seconds. Recordings are saved as you go, so a call or a dead battery won't lose them. TRANSCRIPTS AND SERMON RECAPS Turn a recording into a transcript, made on your iPhone, with the scripture it mentions picked out. Sermon Recap writes a summary of the message, its main points, discussion questions for a small group, and steps to live it out, from your notes, the transcript or both. It all runs on your device on supported models, nothing is sent to a server, and every verse it shows comes from the Bible in the app. THE BIBLE BUILT IN Read six translations right in the app, with no connection needed: KJV, WEB, ASV, BBE, Darby and Young's Literal. Select verses and add them to a sermon, highlight words in a passage, and search for any word or reference. Verses you've used in sermons are marked in gold, so you can find every message on a passage. LIVE IT OUT A sermon is meant to change the week after it. Add the steps you want to take, alone or from a recap's suggestions, set a reminder, and check them off on your iPhone or your wrist. The Live It Out tab shows what's left this week and how far you've come. YOUR LIBRARY, BEAUTIFULLY KEPT See your sermons by month, series, speaker, church or book of the Bible, as photo cards or compact colored bars. Every series, speaker and church gets its own cover. Search everything you've written, mark favorites, and drag sermons into your own order. A Series Recap brings a whole series together, week by week. SHARE WHAT STAYED WITH YOU Send a sermon as a PDF, plain text or Markdown, make a share card from a takeaway, or share a sermon with family and friends to read. SERMON FOCUS Turn on Sermon Focus to set aside the apps that pull at you while a sermon records. It uses Screen Time, lifts on its own when the sermon is over, and is free for everyone. APPLE WATCH, IPAD AND MORE Bookmark from your wrist with a tap or a Double Tap, start and stop recordings, check off steps and carry a verse with you on a complication. On iPad the app spreads out into wide columns, and it works on iPhone Duo folded or open. COMING FROM AN EARLIER VERSION Your sermons, notes and recordings come over the first time you open the app, and the features you bought before are still yours. AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chuchutrain.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Sermon Notes Taker AI

Explore scripture with multiple translations and an AI-powered study assistant. Access daily verses, devotionals, and audio narrations. Features offline access, personalized reading plans, and a prayer journal to deepen your faith.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • AI-powered study assistant
  • Daily verse and devotionals
  • Audio Bible narration
  • Offline access
  • Personalized reading plans
  • Highlight, bookmark, and notes
  • Prayer journal
Features
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Elevate Your Spiritual Journey with Church Sermon - Bible Journal "Sermon Notes - Bible Journal" is the essential Christian app designed to enrich your faith, deepen your understanding of scripture, and provide a seamless way to capture and reflect on spiritual insights. Whether you're in a church service, engaging in personal devotion, or participating in a Bible study group, this app is your ultimate companion for spiritual growth. Key Features: • Effortless Sermon Recording & Note-Taking: Never miss a profound insight again. With a single tap, record sermons, fellowship discussions, or personal meditations. Jot down key thoughts, scripture references, and inspirations in real-time, ensuring every valuable idea is preserved. • Intelligent AI Transcription: Our high-accuracy speech-to-text feature converts spoken content into text, making it incredibly easy to revisit, search, and organize your recordings. Instantly locate essential points from a powerful testimony or a pastor's teaching. • Smart Scene Recognition & Personalized Summaries: The app intelligently detects the context of your recording—be it a Sunday service, a prayer meeting, or personal devotion—and provides tailored prompts. One-tap highlights condense your notes into concise takeaways, helping you grasp core themes and strengthen your faith foundation. • Comprehensive Bible Journaling: Dive deeper into God's Word with dedicated journaling features. Reflect on scripture, document your prayers, and track your spiritual journey with ease. Organize your entries by date, topic, or scripture for quick access. • Flash Card Feature for Ongoing Growth: Transform your reflections and key learnings into various types of flashcards. Create Scripture Memory Cards, Devotional Insight Cards, and Practical Application Cards to internalize biblical truths and apply them to your daily life. • Seamless Organization & Search: All your notes, recordings, and journal entries are securely stored and easily searchable. Find exactly what you need, when you need it, to continue your spiritual reflection and study. Why Choose Church Sermon - Bible Journal? In a world filled with distractions, "Church Sermon - Bible Journal" helps you stay focused on worship and study, knowing your insights are securely documented for future reflection. It's more than just a note-taking app; it's a tool for cultivating a vibrant and growing faith. Download "Sermon Notes - Bible Journal" now and transform your church experience, personal devotions, and Bible study into a journey of lasting spiritual discovery and growth. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Subscription Title: Monthly - Duration: Monthly - Price: $6,99 - Subscription Title: 6 Months - Duration: 6 Months - Price: $29,99 - Subscription Title: 6 Months Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dailyfaith.me/privacy

Screenshots

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal4 screens
Sermon Notes Taker AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sermon Notes & Bible Journal at 4.6 against Sermon Notes Taker AI's 4.0. Sermon Notes & Bible Journal also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 2) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Sermon Notes Taker AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Sermon Notes & Bible Journal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sermon Notes Taker AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sermon Notes & Bible Journal has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sermon Notes & Bible Journal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sermon Notes Taker AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal ships an update every 4 months, Sermon Notes Taker AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sermon Notes & Bible Journal versus Sermon Notes Taker AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSermon Notes & Bible JournalSermon Notes Taker AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuChu Train ProductionsGood Technalogy LLC

Customer experience

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal

All ratings1,036 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative19.0%

Sermon Notes Taker AI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when app goes to sleep
  • Loses notes when closing the app
  • Ignores regional settings
  • Audio quality issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add formatting options (bold, italics, bullet points)
  • Integrate with Bible apps
  • Improve note-taking experience (e.g., Apple Pencil support)
  • Provide better file management and export options

Sermon Notes Taker AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sermon Notes & Bible Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features$9.991 Month
  • Premium Features7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Database Transfer$4.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Unlimited Entries$9.99
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  • All Features$99.99
2 purchases

Sermon Notes Taker AI

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.996 Months

Questions

Is Sermon Notes & Bible Journal free?
Sermon Notes & Bible Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sermon Notes Taker AI free?
Sermon Notes Taker AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sermon Notes & Bible Journal or Sermon Notes Taker AI?
Sermon Notes & Bible Journal is rated higher. Sermon Notes & Bible Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sermon Notes Taker AI averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sermon Notes & Bible Journal or Sermon Notes Taker AI have ads?
Sermon Notes & Bible Journal shows ads; Sermon Notes Taker AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Sermon Notes & Bible Journal or Sermon Notes Taker AI?
Sermon Notes & Bible Journal ships an update every 4 months, and Sermon Notes Taker AI fortnightly. Most recently, Sermon Notes & Bible Journal was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sermon Notes Taker AI on October 31, 2026.

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