# Read Scripture vs Manna for the Morning

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Scripture at none against Manna for the Morning's 14. Read Scripture also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 31). Manna for the Morning's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manna for the Morning sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Read Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Read Scripture against 4.9 for Manna for the Morning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read Scripture has 1.8K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Read Scripture's written reviews are positive against 93% of Manna for the Morning's.

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, Manna for the Morning monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Scripture | Manna for the Morning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manna-for-the-morning/id1093156964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Love Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/945236274) | [Preston Shepherd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093156963) |

## What reviewers say

### Read Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974)

This app guides users through a year-long Bible reading plan, enhanced by explanatory videos. It aims to help individuals discover the truth and beauty of God's Word through a curated experience.

**Highlights:** Year-long Bible reading plan, Creative explanatory videos, Book of the Bible explanations, Gospel theological themes, Tips for Bible reading, Community or solo experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful videos provide context and overview of each book
- 👍 Organized reading plan with Psalms
- 🚀 Streamlined and intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing design and animations
- 💡 Ability to set your own start date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress and reading position sometimes gets reset after updates
- 🔋 Videos can't be downloaded for offline viewing
- 🔍 Lack of verse numbers makes it harder to reference specific passages
- 🔍 Limited translation options (only ESV)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos sometimes fail to load or play
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Reading position not always saved correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to highlight, take notes, and bookmark passages
- Incorporate audio narration of the Bible text
- Provide a dark mode option for easier reading
- Allow syncing of reading progress across devices
- Integrate more Bible Project theme videos


### Manna for the Morning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manna-for-the-morning/id1093156964)

This app provides a structured approach to studying the Bible, offering daily reading schedules, commentaries, background information, and quizzes. It aims to deepen understanding of God's Word through various study books and topical studies.

**Highlights:** Daily reading schedule with progress tracking, Commentary and insights on readings, Background information on Bible books, Maps, charts, and illustrations, Knowledge testing exams, Personal journal for notes, Topical studies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Book 1 - Genesis and Exodus | Free | one-time |
| Book 2 - Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 3 - Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st and 2nd Samuel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 5 - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Job | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 6 - Psalms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 7 - Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs and Isaiah | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 8 - Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 10 - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 11 - Acts through Philippians | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 12 - Colossians through Revelation | $0.99 | one-time |
| book 13 - Heart for the Poor and Needy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 14 - Manna for Men | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book 9 - Hosea through Malachi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all books | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Scripture free?

Read Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manna for the Morning free?

Manna for the Morning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Read Scripture or Manna for the Morning?

Manna for the Morning is rated higher. Read Scripture averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Manna for the Morning averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Read Scripture or Manna for the Morning have ads?

Neither Read Scripture nor Manna for the Morning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read Scripture or Manna for the Morning?

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, and Manna for the Morning monthly. Most recently, Read Scripture was updated on November 1, 2026 and Manna for the Morning on November 1, 2026.

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