--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "My Temples" developer_entity: "James Capital" bundle_id: "app.jamescapital.Temples" app_store_id: "6757755365" category: "Productivity" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Free" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2026-01-15" report_date: "2026-05-26" last_verified: "2026-05-26T07:25:11.506Z" report_version: "1.0.1" total_reviews: 0 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.3 data_age_days: 36 momentum_velocity: "zombie" intelligence_version: 3 competitor_count: 6 tags: ["productivity", "free", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "members", "church", "jesus"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/productivity/my-temples" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # My Temples App Audit ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Productivity · Free > **TL;DR:** My Temples is a productivity app by James Capital, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** My Temples is a productivity app by James Capital. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Category** | Productivity | | **Developer** | James Capital | | **Pricing** | Free | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0.3/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 0d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** James Capital - **Category:** Productivity - **Target Audience:** Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, families, and missionaries interested in temple locations and travel planning. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Audited:** 1.0.1 - **Audit Date:** 2026-05-26 - **Signal Count:** 0 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.3/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 6757755365 - **Bundle ID:** app.jamescapital.Temples - **Performance Trend:** Mixed - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-26 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** My Temples is a mobile map and tracking tool for Latter-day Saint temple locations, designed for members and missionaries on iOS. **Why users hire it:** Users hire this app to organize their temple-visit history and plan travel, replacing manual lists or fragmented web searches with a centralized, temple-specific interface. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] Interactive Temple Map:** Global map interface with smart zooming and status indicators for temple development stages * *User Intent:* Users expect intelligent, adaptive experiences that learn from their behavior. - **[Differentiator] Visit Tracking:** Personalized log for users to record and review temple visits * *User Intent:* Users value self-expression and personalized experiences. - **[Differentiator] Trip Planning Tools:** Integrated schedules, routes, and travel tips for visiting temple locations ## Market Position {#market-position} My Temples operates as a specialized utility in the Productivity category, serving a niche religious demographic without direct monetization. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Free - **Tiers:** Free access to all features - **Analysis:** The app is currently free with no visible monetization gates, focusing on user acquisition and community utility. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Niche-specific utility for temple tracking - Clean map-based interface for temple discovery **Critical Frictions:** - No social or community features - Zero monetization strategy - Static utility limits daily retention **Growth Levers:** - Integrate community-driven travel tips - Add push notifications for temple status changes **Market Threats:** - High-frequency updates from religious-lifestyle rivals - Potential for AI-integrated apps to absorb niche utility functions ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The analysis shifted from comparing the app against official church-branded tools to evaluating its vulnerability against high-engagement, AI-integrated religious lifestyle applications. **Overall trend**: Mixed **Compared at**: 2026-05-26 ### High-impact changes - **[Shifted] Competitive Landscape Expansion** (positioning) — The competitive set moved from LDS-specific tools (Gospel Library, FamilySearch) to a broader range of religious lifestyle apps (YankiAI, Daily Prayer, Dualar ve Sureler). - **[Added] New Weakness and Threat Identified** (swot) — Added 'Static utility limits daily retention' as a weakness and 'Potential for AI-integrated apps to absorb niche utility functions' as a threat. ### Medium-impact changes - **[Shifted] Strategic Narrative Pivot** (positioning) — The outlook shifted from focusing on official church account integration to the necessity of evolving into a recurring-use companion to survive against high-engagement rivals. ## What's New - **Latest (v1.0.1, 4 months ago):** Improved backward compatibility. ## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum} - Launched initial version in Jan 2026. - Ships as a free utility tool. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 130 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} My Temples is an established productivity app that is completely free. > **Bottom Line:** My Temples provides a clean utility for temple tracking, but its lack of community features leaves it vulnerable to more engaging lifestyle apps, so the PM should prioritize adding recurring-use triggers like status notifications to build retention. **Best for:** Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, families, and missionaries interested in temple locations and travel planning. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [INVEST] [MEDIUM IMPACT] Ship push notifications for temple status changes because users need real-time updates on construction phases → increase app re-open frequency. — *The current map is a static reference; notifications create a reason to return to the app.* _(trade-off: deprioritize Deprioritize the planned UI refresh for the map interface — utility value outweighs visual polish.)_ ### Feature Gaps vs Competitors - AI-powered theological assistant (available in YankiAI but absent here) - Daily prayer/meditation reminders (available in Daily Prayer but absent here) ### Outlook: Stable The religious-utility market is shifting toward high-engagement, AI-integrated platforms that offer more than simple location mapping. My Temples must evolve from a static map into a recurring-use companion to avoid being marginalized by rivals with higher update cadences and deeper community features. - ⚪ The app launched as a static utility, which provides immediate value but lacks the habit-forming loops required for long-term category dominance. - 🔴 Competitors like YankiAI integrate AI and community services, which threatens to drain the user base toward more interactive, multi-purpose religious platforms. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Total Reviews | 0 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Free | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | | Trend | Mixed | | Outlook | Stable | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **My Temples** (this app) | N/A/5 | N/A | James Capital | | [Dualar ve Sureler](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/books-reference/com-dualarvesureler-app) | 4.7/5 | N/A | xBceDev | | [Daily Prayer - Bible Devote](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/daily-prayer-bible-devote) | N/A/5 | N/A | Tam Tran | | [Rosary-Our Lady of Clearwater](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/rosary-our-lady-of-clearwater) | N/A/5 | N/A | Mach Software Design | | [YankiAI: JewishLife Solutions](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/yankiai-jewishlife-solutions) | 5.0/5 | N/A | Nelat LLC | | [Versículos Bíblicos Imágenes](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/versiculos-biblicos-imagenes) | 5.0/5 | N/A | Maria de los Llanos Goig Monino | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** James Capital - **Website:** [https://jamescapital.app/lds-temple-map-and-visits-app/](https://jamescapital.app/lds-temple-map-and-visits-app/) ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-temples/id6757755365?uo=4) - **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://jamescapital.app/lds-temple-map-and-visits-app/) - **Sources:** Developer website content, About us / company information, App store metadata. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Dualar ve Sureler*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/books-reference/com-dualarvesureler-app) (xBceDev) — 4.7/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Daily Prayer - Bible Devote*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/daily-prayer-bible-devote) (Tam Tran) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Rosary-Our Lady of Clearwater*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/rosary-our-lady-of-clearwater) (Mach Software Design) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*YankiAI: JewishLife Solutions*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/yankiai-jewishlife-solutions) (Nelat LLC) — 5.0/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Versículos Bíblicos Imágenes*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/versiculos-biblicos-imagenes) (Maria de los Llanos Goig Monino) — 5.0/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Ayat From Holy Quran Wallpaper*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/ayat-from-holy-quran-wallpaper) (CASSANDRA ANN MCFADDEN) — 5.0/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Mitsu: AI Life Coach*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/productivity/mitsu-ai-life-coach) (C2 Insights) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*ChatGPT*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/productivity/chatgpt) (OpenAI OpCo, LLC) — 4.8/5 Rating | Negative Sentiment - [*Pattrn - Discipline Tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/productivity/pattrn-discipline-tracker) (Pedro Schott) — 4.8/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*Whats In The Box*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/productivity/com-asp-whatsinthebox) (Arron Penfold) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting. 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.3/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 0 - **Data Sources:** developer website, company about page, App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/productivity/my-temples) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.