# Member Tools

> Contact members, access event calendars, and locate meetinghouses and temples.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.lds.ldstools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.lds.ldstools)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.lds.ldstools`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 3,494,773
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (38,316 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.1-(107811.2988357)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2010-12-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.ldstools)
- **Website:** [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/tools/help/member-tools-frequently-asked-questions](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/tools/help/member-tools-frequently-asked-questions)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/services/platform/v4/resources/privacy-policy](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/services/platform/v4/resources/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Member Tools Chrome extension empowers members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by providing easy access to essential information and management tools. Users can view contact details and photos in their ward and stake directories, stay updated with event calendars, and locate meetinghouses and temples nearby. Leaders gain enhanced capabilities such as accessing membership reports, managing records, and submitting finance requests. The extension also offers features like messaging important updates, organizing callings, creating custom member lists, and accessing missionary contact info, ensuring members stay connected and informed.

## Rankings

- #31,316 — Overall
- #172 — Books and reference (Free)
- #1 — tool
- #1 — tools

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `org.lds.ldstools.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show the Member Tools Android app is generally helpful and improving, with praise for ward-related usefulness. However, reliability concerns recur: crashes/bugs, sign-in/access problems after ward changes, syncing/unavailability errors, and download/install difficulties across devices. Some users also report temple-recommend visibility issues. While progress is noted, stability and accessibility challenges persist across updates and devices.

### Pros

- Generally helpful and continues to improve.
- Useful for ward-related tasks and locating people and ward information.
- Overall positive sentiment and praise for its usefulness.
- Perceived as a valuable tool for everyday church administration.

### Cons

- Crashes and bugs frequently cause the app to close or be unusable.
- Sign-in/access problems after ward changes, with 'not available' or 'services unavailable' errors.
- Sync problems, including being stuck on the sync page or unavailable services.
- Download/installation issues on some devices or for some users.
- Temple-recommend access issues (unavailable/not visible) after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.lds.ldstools)