# Read Scripture vs Every Moment Holy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Read Scripture at 87% against Every Moment Holy's 36%. Read Scripture also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Every Moment Holy's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Every Moment Holy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Read Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.

Read Scripture holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read Scripture has 1.8K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Read Scripture's written reviews are positive against 36% of Every Moment Holy's.

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, Every Moment Holy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Scripture | Every Moment Holy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974/reviews)** | [4.0 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-moment-holy/id1559675417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 103 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Love Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/945236274) | [Brentwood Press LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619405183) |

## 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


### Every Moment Holy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-moment-holy/id1559675417)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover new liturgies for everyday life, drawing from popular books. These prayers help you find sacred purpose in ordinary moments, even amidst busyness. Share favorite passages or full liturgies with others.

**Highlights:** Liturgies for ordinary daily events, Prayers grouped by purpose, Reminders of sacred purpose in busyness, Highlight and share favorite passages, Share full liturgies via link

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| EMH 99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Every Moment Holy Volume I | $0.99 | one-time |
| EMH 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Every Moment Holy | $3.99 | one-time |
| EMH 799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| EMH 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMH 1199 | $11.99 | one-time |
| EMH 1599 | $15.99 | one-time |
| EMH 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |
| EMH Vol II: Death, Grief,Hope | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and clean interface
- 👍 Great content and liturgies
- 📱 Accessible on the go
- 💖 Loved the app previously
- 📚 Access to books in app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Liturgies no longer available
- ⚫ Blank pages instead of text
- 💸 Subscription model disliked
- 🔄 Content disappearing/repurchase needed
- 📉 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- Black page when opening liturgy
- Blank pages with no text or audio
- App crashes when accessing content or features
- App closes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Restore one-time purchase option
- Include 'Rites of Passage' liturgies
- Add landscape format
- Support multiple device logins
- Allow scrolling through all liturgies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Scripture free?

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

### Is Every Moment Holy free?

Every Moment Holy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Read Scripture or Every Moment Holy?

Read Scripture is rated higher. Read Scripture averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Every Moment Holy averages 4.0 from 85 ratings.

### Do Read Scripture or Every Moment Holy have ads?

Neither Read Scripture nor Every Moment Holy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read Scripture or Every Moment Holy?

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, and Every Moment Holy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Read Scripture was updated on October 15, 2026 and Every Moment Holy on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*