# Read Scripture vs Brilliant Bible

Read Scripture and Brilliant Bible both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Read Scripture's written reviews are positive against 44% of Brilliant Bible's. Read Scripture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15). Brilliant Bible's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant Bible sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Brilliant Bible. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Read Scripture's written reviews are positive against 44% of Brilliant Bible's.

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, Brilliant Bible monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Scripture | Brilliant Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974/reviews) | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-bible/id1583392646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 103 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Love Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/945236274) | [Brilliant Illustrations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583392648) |

## 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


### Brilliant Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-bible/id1583392646)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app brings the King James Version of the Bible to life with over 32,000 original illustrations, one for every verse. It aims to make daily Bible reading more engaging and memorable through visual art and structured reading plans.

**Highlights:** 32,357 original verse illustrations, Complete KJV Bible, Chapter summaries, Bible reading plans, Comic adaptations of Bible stories, Share illustrated verses, Family sharing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Family Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Family Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Reading Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Family Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Family Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 90 Day Sale Price | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Sale Price | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Gift | $24.99 | one-time |
| 365 Day Sale Price | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Visually engaging
- 👍 Helpful for visual learners
- 🤩 Brings the Bible to life
- 🙌 Motivational and inspiring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤔 Inconsistent art quality
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤨 AI-generated illustrations

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and infinite loading screens
- Incorrect or inconsistent character illustrations
- Unexpected charges and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations
- Provide some free content
- Include audio narration
- Improve navigation and bookmarking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Scripture free?

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

### Is Brilliant Bible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Read Scripture or Brilliant Bible?

Read Scripture and Brilliant Bible are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 4.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Read Scripture or Brilliant Bible have ads?

Neither Read Scripture nor Brilliant Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read Scripture or Brilliant Bible?

Read Scripture ships an update every 5 weeks, and Brilliant Bible monthly. Most recently, Read Scripture was updated on September 17, 2026 and Brilliant Bible on September 23, 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.*