Read Scripture vs Easy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Read Scripture
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.
- Year-long Bible reading plan
- Creative explanatory videos
- Book of the Bible explanations
- Gospel theological themes
- Tips for Bible reading
- Community or solo experience
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The goal of Read Scripture is that everyone would read the Bible for themselves and discover the truth and beauty of God’s Word. To this end, we are curating a year-long Bible reading plan and supplementing the reading with amazingly creative videos (produced by our friends at the Bible Project) that explain every book of the Bible, major theological themes of the gospel, and tips on how to read the Bible. We house all of this content in a beautifully designed app that is available to download in the App Store. We encourage you to experience Read Scripture in community but it is set up so that you can go through it on your own. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Easy
Experience the Holy Scriptures in clear, simple English with this translation designed for easy understanding. Perfect for personal devotion, study, and group reading, it makes the message of faith accessible to everyone.
- Clear, simple English translation
- Emphasizes understanding
- Accessible for all ages
- Ideal for personal devotion
- Suitable for Bible study
- Good for group reading
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The Easy-To-Read Version (ERV) is designed to present Scripture in simple and clear language, making it accessible for readers of all levels. It helps break down complex passages into easily understandable content. Ideal for beginners and daily reading, the ERV Bible supports learning, reflection, and spiritual growth. It offers a smooth and engaging way to connect with God’s Word without losing its core meaning. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Scripture at none against Easy's 6. Read Scripture also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Easy's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Easy sells 6 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 4.8 for Easy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Read Scripture's written reviews are positive against 67% of Easy's.
Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, Easy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Read Scripture | Easy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.8 (8.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews — better | 66.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | 8.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 295 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crazy Love Ministries | RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA |
Customer experience
Read Scripture
Easy
User reviews
Read Scripture
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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)
Easy
From 8.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 🙏 Helps bring people closer to God
- 💡 Customizable fonts and themes
- 🚀 Offline access to the Bible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Paid subscription but still shows ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔇 Lack of audio/narration functionality
Bugs and requests
Read Scripture
Reported bugs
3 issues- Videos sometimes fail to load or play
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Reading position not always saved correctly
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Add option to select different Bible translations
Easy
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes or crashes after updates
- Verse narration not matching the text
- Losing user progress and highlights
- Ads still showing despite paid subscription
Requested features
4 requests- Add audio Bible functionality
- Improve navigation and organization
- Provide more reading plan options
- Fix progress/bookmark syncing issues
In-app purchases
Read Scripture
No in-app purchases
Easy
- Ads Free Version - Three Month$7.99
- Three Months Subscription$7.99
- One Year Subscription$24.99
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- Ads Free Version - One Year$24.99
- Two Years Subscription$34.99
- Ads Free Version - Life Time$49.99
Questions
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