# LDS Master Reference > Honest, scripture-based answers to hard questions about the LDS Church Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.faq.masterreference](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.faq.masterreference) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.faq.masterreference` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Master Reference - **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE - **Downloads:** 238 - **Version:** 1.3 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-24 - **First published:** 2026-06-01 - **Publisher country:** NG - **Size:** 62 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faq.masterreference) - **Website:** [https://sites.google.com/view/ldsgospelfaqprivacypolicy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/ldsgospelfaqprivacypolicy/home) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/ldsgospelfaqprivacypolicy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/ldsgospelfaqprivacypolicy/home) ## Description Real questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints deserve real answers, and LDS Master Reference gives you scripture-based answers to hundreds of them, including the hard ones people usually avoid, completely free. 300+ real questions across 19+ topics. Answers in English and French. Listen to any answer read aloud. Thousands of scripture verses stored offline, tap any citation to read it instantly, even with no signal. Download the app.

Customize your experience with Highlights, Bookmarks, and private Notes on every question. Read offline, or stay connected for the latest content updates. Share honest answers with friends, family, and investigators. Grow your understanding one question at a time, at your own pace.

GET HONEST ANSWERS DAILY
● 300+ real questions across 19+ topics: Roots & Origins, Difficult Bible Passages, Comparative Religion, the Restoration, and more
● Available in English and French
● Offline Scripture Library: thousands of verses stored right on your phone, tap any citation to read it, no signal needed
● Audio: listen to any answer read aloud, with adjustable speed
● Question of the Day notification, tap it to jump straight to that day's question

SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH OTHERS
● Missionary Mode: simple, shareable answers built for real conversations
● Share any answer with friends, family, or investigators by text, email, or social media
● Youth Section: honest conversation written for young members working through faith and identity
● Healing Program: a scripture-based recovery path for anyone working through addiction or a difficult season

STUDY THE ORDINANCES
● Not Sure Where to Begin: a guided walkthrough for 7 starting points, including new to the Church, preparing for baptism, and missionary work
● Ordinances: clear explanations of baptism, confirmation, the sacrament, priesthood ordination, and temple ordinances
● Interviews: what to expect in temple recommend, baptism, and priesthood advancement interviews
● Quiz: test what you know, build a streak, and review what you missed until it sticks

SACRED MUSIC, EVEN OFFLINE
● A growing library of hymns you can stream or download to listen to without internet
● Real lock-screen and notification controls — pause, skip, or resume without opening the app
● Songs continue automatically from one to the next
● Pick up right where you left off, even after closing the app

CUSTOMIZE YOUR FREE APP
● Highlights: mark meaningful answers in your choice of color
● Bookmarks: save your favorite questions for quick access later
● Notes: keep them private, just for you, on any question you save
● Journal: a private, offline place to write your own thoughts and impressions
● Easy Reading: adjust font size and switch between light, dark, and night themes

This is not an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was built independently to help people find honest, scripture-based answers wherever they are. ## Rankings - #1,646,887 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.faq.masterreference.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Faithful Answers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.andromo.dev133584.app131088) — 11,090 users, 4.52 / 5 - [Bible Answers & Questions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wordsofthegospel.bibleanswers) — 1,795 users - [Latter-Day Daily: LDS Study](https://chrome-stats.com/d/latterdaydaily.com) — 225 users - [Book of Mormon・The Scriptures](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aida.bookofmormon2.app) — 1,688 users, 4.64 / 5 - [Scripture Search Quiz](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mja.scripture_search) — 139 users - [Defenders of Faith](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scripturecentral.defendthefaith) — 939 users, 3.50 / 5 - [Cedar Fort Unlimited](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cedarfort.cedarfortmobile) — 1,099 users, 4.56 / 5 - [LDS Ordinances & Tools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/appinventor.ai_jhpe_ac.LDS) — 117,845 users, 4.60 / 5 - [Seer Stone Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.seerstone.chat) — 18 users - [Deseret Bookshelf](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.deseretdigital.bookshelf) — 516,473 users, 4.74 / 5 - [Doctrine & Covenants Study](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dranser.doctrineandcovenants) — 14,738 users, 4.60 / 5 - [Bible Questions & Answers FAQ](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.book.bible) — 317,077 users, 4.63 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.faq.masterreference)