# Countdown Maps vs ScripturePlus

The clearest difference is price: ScripturePlus at Free against Countdown Maps's $2.99. ScripturePlus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 22). Countdown Maps's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ScripturePlus is free to download; Countdown Maps costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScripturePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScripturePlus has 9.5K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Countdown Maps's written reviews are positive against 92% of ScripturePlus's.

Countdown Maps ships an update every 4 months, ScripturePlus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Maps | ScripturePlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-maps/id824062263/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptureplus/id1459546023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/824062266) | [Scripture Central](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741797757) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-maps/id824062263)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Easily track missionaries, including family and friends, with detailed information like photos, service dates, and contact addresses. Visualize their progress on a map and share updates effortlessly. Sync your data across devices for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Track multiple missionaries, View missionary photos and details, Visualize service progress on a map, Manage transfer information, Share missionary contact details, Sync data across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScripturePlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptureplus/id1459546023)

Enhance your scripture study with a comprehensive digital library. Access the Standard Works, commentaries, videos, historical context, and curated enrichment materials. Follow structured reading plans for focused study.

**Highlights:** Access to Standard Works scriptures, Linked commentaries and enrichment materials, Come, Follow Me reading plans, Historical settings and 360 tours, Videos and images, KnoWhy articles and quotes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful study aid
- 👍 Organized daily study plan
- 🔍 Insightful commentary and resources
- 📚 Enhances understanding of scriptures
- 💡 Variety of learning materials (videos, images, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Navigation and UI could be improved
- 🔊 Lack of audio/audio options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content

**Reported bugs**

- Scriptures not loading properly
- Freezing/crashing on certain devices
- Navigation issues when scrolling

**Requested features**

- Ability to highlight and take notes
- Improved integration with Gospel Library app
- Closed captioning/subtitles for videos
- Print/export functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Maps free?

Countdown Maps costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScripturePlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Maps or ScripturePlus?

ScripturePlus is rated higher. Countdown Maps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while ScripturePlus averages 4.9 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown Maps or ScripturePlus have ads?

Neither Countdown Maps nor ScripturePlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Maps or ScripturePlus?

Countdown Maps ships an update every 4 months, and ScripturePlus every 4 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Maps was updated on September 21, 2026 and ScripturePlus on October 1, 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.*