# JSM vs Expositor's Bible Commentary

The clearest difference is price: Expositor's Bible Commentary at Free against JSM's $39.99. Expositor's Bible Commentary also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). JSM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Expositor's Bible Commentary is free to download; JSM costs $39.99 up front. Expositor's Bible Commentary sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. JSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Expositor's Bible Commentary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expositor's Bible Commentary has 218 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of JSM's written reviews are positive against 50% of Expositor's Bible Commentary's.

JSM ships an update every 5 months, Expositor's Bible Commentary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSM | Expositor's Bible Commentary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsm/id1031348310/reviews) | **[4.8 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expositors-bible-commentary/id1521768470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 309 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Swaggart Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/839561928) | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) |

## What reviewers say

### JSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsm/id1031348310)

Access an interactive and audio version of "The Expositor’s Study Bible" with in-depth commentary. Explore "The Evangelist Magazine" and gain a deeper understanding of scripture through detailed notes from Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart.

**Highlights:** Interactive study Bible, Audio Bible version, Expository notes, Searchable text, Highlighting and bookmarking, Commentary toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Expositor's Bible Commentary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expositors-bible-commentary/id1521768470)

This app offers detailed explanations for every book of the Bible, providing historical context, cultural background, and deeper insights. It's designed to help users understand Scripture more fully, highlighting key themes and connections between the Old and New Testaments.

**Highlights:** Detailed explanations for every book of the Bible, Historical and cultural context, Deeper theological insights, Highlights key themes and verses, Connects Old and New Testaments, Scholarly perspectives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two Years | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSM free?

JSM costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Expositor's Bible Commentary free?

Expositor's Bible Commentary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JSM or Expositor's Bible Commentary?

Expositor's Bible Commentary is rated higher. JSM averages 3.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Expositor's Bible Commentary averages 4.8 from 218 ratings.

### Do JSM or Expositor's Bible Commentary have ads?

Expositor's Bible Commentary shows ads; JSM does not.

### Which is updated more often, JSM or Expositor's Bible Commentary?

JSM ships an update every 5 months, and Expositor's Bible Commentary every 4 months. Most recently, JSM was updated on October 24, 2026 and Expositor's Bible Commentary on October 23, 2026.

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