# Read Scripture vs Easy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Scripture | Easy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-to-read-holy-bible-erv/id1518758436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Love Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/945236274) | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) |

## 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


### Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-to-read-holy-bible-erv/id1518758436)

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.

**Highlights:** Clear, simple English translation, Emphasizes understanding, Accessible for all ages, Ideal for personal devotion, Suitable for Bible study, Good for group reading

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - Three Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| Three Months  Subscription | $7.99 | one-time |
| One Year Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two Years  Subscription | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 🙏 Helps bring people closer to God
- 💡 Customizable fonts and themes
- 🚀 Offline access to the Bible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Paid subscription but still shows ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔇 Lack of audio/narration functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add audio Bible functionality
- Improve navigation and organization
- Provide more reading plan options
- Fix progress/bookmark syncing issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Scripture free?

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

### Is Easy free?

Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Read Scripture or Easy?

Read Scripture is rated higher. Read Scripture averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Easy averages 4.8 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Read Scripture or Easy have ads?

Easy shows ads; Read Scripture does not.

### Which is updated more often, Read Scripture or Easy?

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, and Easy every 6 months. Most recently, Read Scripture was updated on November 1, 2026 and Easy on November 2, 2026.

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