JSM vs Theological Dictionary Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JSM
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.
- Interactive study Bible
- Audio Bible version
- Expository notes
- Searchable text
- Highlighting and bookmarking
- Commentary toggle
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Jimmy Swaggart Ministries This app contains an interactive version of “The Expositor’s Study Bible” by Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, an audio version of “The Expositor’s Study Bible” as well as “The Evangelist Magazine” – the monthly publication of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is the author of The Expositor’s Study Bible (ESB). To date, the ESB has been translated from its original English version into Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, and has sold more than 1.8 million copies. In the 1990s, the Lord impressed upon Brother Swaggart to produce a study Bible that would be easy for preachers and laypeople alike to read and understand. In the latter part of that decade (1997), the Lord revealed to him the Message of the Cross, which revolutionized the evangelist’s life and ministry. As understanding of “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” continued to unfold, Brother Swaggart knew this message would serve as the cornerstone for the study Bible he had been instructed by the Lord to produce, as well as for his worldwide ministry. In 2001, the Holy Spirit showed Brother Swaggart the format of how this Bible would be presented, which he and his staff followed to the letter, making the ESB one of the most unique Bibles in the world today. All Scripture text inside the ESB is typeset in black, making the Word of God stand out against the red expository notes that follow nearly every verse. This user-friendly format seems to please readers who appreciate the in-depth commentary so visually close to the sacred text. Since the primary goal of this project was to help explain the Scriptures, the word expositor was chosen for its title. Each expository note draws from six decades of Brother Swaggart’s personal Bible study and the insights he’s collected from some of the finest Hebrew and Greek scholars in the world. This single resource, just under 2,500 pages, gives readers the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Word of God in a way, according to the evangelist, that the Holy Spirit desires. FEATURES This interactive app makes the navigation from Book, Chapter and Verse much easier than traditional e-Book versions. As well, the reader is able to search, highlight, comment, bookmark and turn Brother Swaggart’s commentary notes off and on at one simple touch.
Theological Dictionary Bible
Access a comprehensive and user-friendly theological dictionary with extensive definitions and theological terms. This app aids in understanding concepts for theological study and provides a complete online Bible for reference. Learn easily and share definitions through social networks.
- Extensive theological definitions
- Ordered by letter for easy access
- Shareable definitions
- Includes a complete online Bible
- Works offline
- Questions and answers on doctrine
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The most complete and simple Theological Dictionary of the New Testament available to you with a large number of definitions and theological terms explained and ordered for easy understanding. An application that will help you answer any concept in your study about theology. Theological Dictionary Bible is a very practical tool for those who wish to consult any term related to this as well as for new curious minds who want to get started in the vocabulary of the Bible. Each term included in this dictionary includes a broad definition of the word to help you know its meaning. Theology is the critical study of the nature of the divine. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities, seminaries and schools of divinity. Learn in an easy and enjoyable way without losing yourself in a multitude of definitions. We put everything to you with just one click, just enter your menu ordered by letter and enter the one you want. Once there you will find an interesting list with all your words and definitions which you can share through your favorite social networks just by touching the screen and selecting the desired text. Enjoy the theology without complications and in a pleasant and direct way. Theological Dictionary Bible includes questions and answers related to this doctrine to expand your knowledge and better understand theology -What is theology? -What is systematic theology? -What is Christian theology? -What is a Christian worldview? -What is Calvinism, and is it biblical? -What is Reformed Theology? -What is evangelical theology? -What is Arminianism, and is it biblical? -What is antinomianism? -What is the Abrahamic Covenant? -What is the Mosaic covenant? -What is the Davidic covenant? -What is the New Covenant? -What was the Old Covenant? -and more… This tool also includes a complete online Bible to consult when you want. Theology tries to understand and deepen the truths revealed in the light of reason illuminated by faith. Theological Dictionary Bible Offline Features : • This app works offline – you do not need an internet connection. Perfect for your trips or when no data connection is available. • Thousands of Theological Words and Terms • A learning tool Learn new words and terms with this practical Theological Dictionary and expand your knowledge and vocabulary. Theological Dictionary Bible includes a lot of interesting information about the theology that will make you see the Christian world from a global perspective. Download now Theological Dictionary Bible and broaden your knowledge about this doctrine, you will have all the theological information you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Theological Dictionary Bible at Free against JSM's $39.99. Theological Dictionary Bible also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). JSM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Theological Dictionary Bible is free to download; JSM costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Theological Dictionary Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theological Dictionary Bible has 143 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 Theological Dictionary Bible's.
JSM ships an update every 5 months, Theological Dictionary Bible every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JSM | Theological Dictionary Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (11 ratings) | 4.6 (143 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 143 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 309 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jimmy Swaggart Ministries | Maria de los Llanos Goig Monino |
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JSM
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JSM
No in-app purchases
Theological Dictionary Bible
No in-app purchases
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