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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

For members and ecclesiastical leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including specialized segments for youth and missionaries.

19apps3.7(623.9K) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Providing digital ecclesiastical tools and scripture study resources for members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Target audience

MembersEcclesiastical leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsIncluding specialized segments for youth

Active nemesis

Deseret News Publishing Company

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 19
19
apps
Education3
Productivity3
Books & Reference2
Business2

Last updated

Gospel Library

v7.7.3-(773000.3169648)

2mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Ecclesiastical utilities and religious study resources

Scale

studio

Target audience

Members and ecclesiastical leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including specialized segments for youth and missionaries.

Signature Patterns

  • •Strict 100% free-to-use model with no advertisements or in-app purchases across the entire portfolio.
  • •Deep integration with official organizational data for role-based administrative and reporting features.
  • •High-frequency update cadence focused on content synchronization and technical stability.
  • •Extensive multilingual support to serve a global membership base.
  • •Focus on utility and scripture study rather than commercial gamification or monetization.
Intense

Portfolio momentum

The publisher maintains a high development cadence with 31 releases across 16 active apps in the last 6 months, including a major update within the last 10 days.

Last release 10d agoActive apps 16Abandoned 1

Portfolio

What does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ship?

Apps

19 apps analysed

Exclusive access to pre-publication content

  • Official organizational backing
  • 14-language content library provides a global distribution barrier for niche religious reference apps
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Doctrinal Mastery

Doctrinal Mastery app from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

4.5(3.5K)

Completely free access with no monetization friction

  • Effective Learning Tool
  • Lack of Data Sync/Backup

Niche alignment with church organizational structure

  • Zero-cost for authorized users

Zero-cost barrier for all users

  • Direct alignment with LDS Philanthropies mission

Distributed across 20 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 6 of 19 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (4)

  • United States6 / 6
  • Brazil5 / 6
  • Mexico5 / 6
  • Canada1 / 6

Europe (9)

  • Portugal5 / 6
  • Spain5 / 6
  • France4 / 6
  • Germany4 / 6
  • Italy4 / 6
›+4 more europe markets
  • Netherlands4 / 6
  • Sweden3 / 6
  • Turkey1 / 6
  • United Kingdom1 / 6

Asia-Pacific (7)

  • Japan4 / 6
  • South Korea4 / 6
  • Australia1 / 6
  • India1 / 6
  • Indonesia1 / 6
›+2 more asia-pacific markets
  • Singapore1 / 6
  • Vietnam1 / 6

Core markets (6/6 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

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Rivals

Who does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(2)

Deseret News Publishing Company

known forChurch News

1 app4.9Books & Reference

Both apps serve the same target audience of Church members and compete for daily attention within the same religious information workflow.

Kenny Eliason

known forPlain English Book of Mormon

1 app5.0Book

Both apps target the same audience of scripture readers, but they offer different utility: the source app focuses on multi-language distribution and audio, while the rival targets comprehension through translated text and AI tools.

Contenders(9)

Biblica

known fornuBibeln

1 app0.0Book

Both apps target religious users seeking scripture access in specific languages, competing for time spent in daily study habits.

Cvent

known forCvent Events

2 apps4.8Business

The industry standard for enterprise-grade event facilitation, offering the same core logistics and attendee management features used by major non-profits.

Differentiators

  • Dominant market share in the enterprise event management space
  • Comprehensive ecosystem covering the entire event lifecycle
  • Highly secure infrastructure suitable for sensitive donor data
Deseret Book Company

known forDeseret Bookshelf LDS Books

1 app4.9Books & Reference

Both apps target the same religious demographic for daily content consumption, though they differ in content ownership between official church curriculum and commercial faith-based literature.

Kayson Argyle

known forEdify: Study Together

1 app5.0Books & Reference

Edify targets the same religious demographic as Gospel Library by adding social features and dictionary tools to scripture study. Both apps compete for the daily attention of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

KED

known forDoctrinal Warrior: LDS Tools

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Doctrinal Warrior targets the same user base by focusing on gamified scripture memorization, while Gospel Library serves as the primary content repository for the same religious audience.

Mark Larson

known forThe Gospel Presentation

1 app1.0Books & Reference

Both apps target users seeking religious study tools, but The Gospel Presentation focuses on cross-translation comparison and theological study, while Gospel Library serves as a primary repository for a specific denomination.

Quizlet

known forQuizlet: More than Flashcards

1 app4.8Education

The primary general-purpose alternative used by students to study Doctrinal Mastery sets created by the community.

Differentiators

  • Market leader in digital flashcards and study tools
  • Extensive resources for institutional and classroom settings
Whova

known forWhova - Event & Conference App

1 appBusiness

A leading alternative focused heavily on relationship nurturing and attendee engagement through community-driven features.

Differentiators

  • Consistently high user ratings and sentiment across the App Store
  • Strong focus on the 'social' aspect of professional and philanthropic gatherings
  • Rapidly growing adoption in the non-profit and academic sectors
Willard Barlow

known forLDS Database

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Both apps target members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by providing access to scriptural resources. They compete for the same user base seeking digital access to religious texts.

Same space(24)

Bíblia Offline

known forBible Offline-KJV Holy Bible

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Provides a lightweight, offline-accessible scripture tool that appeals to users seeking simplicity over the feature-rich environment of Gospel Library.

Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz

known forNephiCalm: Scripture Stories

1 app4.1Book

This app competes for daily habit time by offering audio-based reflection tools tailored to the same religious demographic.

Christian Resources- Bible Truth

known forBible Study by Topics

1 appBooks & Reference

Focuses on specific theological subjects, providing a targeted study resource for users interested in particular doctrinal themes.

Crazy Love Ministries

known forRead Scripture

1 app4.6Books & Reference

Curates a year-long Bible reading plan supplemented by video content, providing a structured alternative to the open-ended study of Gospel Library.

Crossway

known forESV Bible

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Provides a detailed reading experience for users who prioritize theological study tools over the broader curriculum focus of Gospel Library.

Efficient Tools

known forBible Audio - KJV Daily Verse

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Offers a lightweight, audio-focused scripture tool for users seeking daily spiritual growth without the overhead of a full library.

Eventbrite

known forEventbrite

1 app4.9Business

While broader in scope, it is the primary tool users encounter for event discovery and ticket management in the philanthropic space.

Differentiators

  • Unmatched brand recognition among general event-goers
  • Scalable platform handling everything from small meetups to massive festivals
  • Extensive API ecosystem for third-party integrations
Everblessed Technology

known forGlowVerse: Bible & Daily Verse

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Provides a simplified, widget-based approach to daily scripture engagement that contrasts with the comprehensive library structure of Gospel Library.

Faithlife

known forLogos: Deep Bible Study

2 apps4.9Books & Reference

Targets the professional theological research segment, offering advanced study tools that exceed the capabilities of Gospel Library.

Gospel Technologies

known forBible App - Read & Study Daily

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Focuses on scholarly integration by linking commentaries directly to the user's reading location, providing a more academic study environment.

Jehovah's Witnesses

known forJW Library

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Functions as the official, non-commercial digital repository for a specific religious organization, mirroring the organizational utility of Gospel Library.

Life.Church

known forHoly Bible Offline NIV KJV App

3 apps4.9Books & Reference

Targets users seeking a distraction-free, ad-free scripture reading experience that avoids the complexity of Gospel Library.

Maria de los Llanos Goig Monino

known forLa Biblia de las Américas

2 apps4.8Book

This app provides a text-focused alternative for Spanish-speaking users who prioritize linguistic accuracy in their study.

Midwest Tape

known forHoopla: Your Library, Anywhere

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Acts as a digital media streaming platform for library patrons, providing an alternative source for religious audiobooks and ebooks.

OverDrive

known forLibby: Read Library Books

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Provides free access to digital media through library partnerships, serving as an adjacent source for religious and secular reading materials.

Paul Avery

known forHoly Bible

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Offers a customizable scripture reading experience that competes for the user's daily study habit through parallel reading and study tools.

Richard A Bloomfield Jr.

known forLDS Hymns

1 app4.1Books & Reference

Directly complements Gospel Library by providing specific musical resources for the same religious audience.

RICK STEVES EUROPE

known forRick Steves Audio Europe™

1 app4.0Travel

A leading provider of high-quality audio tours for religious and historic sites, sharing the 'Guided Audio' sub-genre.

Differentiators

  • Strong authority in cultural and religious tourism
  • Highly loyal audience of educated travelers
  • Focus on 'meaningful exploration' similar to the target app's messaging
SafetyCulture Pty

known forSafetyCulture (iAuditor)

1 app4.7Productivity

While focused on inspections, it is frequently used to identify and report facility defects and maintenance needs.

Differentiators

  • Global leader in safety and facility inspection software
  • Highly scalable platform used by major enterprises worldwide
Salem Communications

known forBible Study Tools

1 app2.8Books & Reference

Acts as a repository for theological reference materials, providing a mobile-accessible alternative for deep scripture research.

Skype Communications S.a.r.l

known forGroupMe

1 app4.7Lifestyle

The primary 'shadow competitor' that users switch to when the 'Circles' feature experiences technical bugs or stability issues.

Differentiators

  • World-class infrastructure and technical reliability
  • Massive scale and universal brand recognition
  • Deep resources for maintaining cross-platform compatibility
Spark Bible

known forSparkBible: Bible Study

1 app4.8Books & Reference

Integrates AI-powered study tools with scripture reading, offering a modern, tech-forward alternative to traditional study apps.

Tripadvisor

known forTripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips

1 app4.5Travel

The primary platform where visitors discover Temple Square, read reviews, and compare it to other Salt Lake City attractions.

Differentiators

  • Dominant market share in travel discovery
  • Powerful recommendation engine based on global user data
  • High brand trust for travel planning
Watchdis Group B.V

known forKing James Study Bible - Audio

1 app4.9Books & Reference

Targets traditionalists with a KJV-specific study tool that uses frequent ad-monetization to sustain its free model.

New entrants(2)

SplashThat.com

known forSplash Host

1 app4.1Business

A modern, design-forward approach to event management that prioritizes the 'Attendee Experience' for premium guests.

Differentiators

  • Focus on 'Event Marketing' rather than just logistics
  • Favored by modern brands looking for a premium aesthetic
  • Agile development cycle with frequent updates to the host experience
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

known forSt. Paul Center: Bible Study

1 app5.0Books & Reference

Provides academic-grade Catholic theological resources that compete for the time of users seeking deep study beyond basic scripture reading.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Bottom line

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains a dominant, non-commercial position by providing the essential digital infrastructure for its global membership. Their high development velocity and proprietary data moat ensure they remain the sole provider of official administrative and study tools within their niche.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints publish?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 19 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Education category.
What kind of apps does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's portfolio is concentrated in Education and Productivity, with an average rating of 3.7/5 across rated apps.
What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Gospel Library is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's apps across 20 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
17
With full intel:
16
With overview:
17
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints

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