# STREETLIGHTS Bible vs Ellie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STREETLIGHTS Bible at none against Ellie's 5. STREETLIGHTS Bible also leads on ratings volume (569 vs 1). Ellie's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. STREETLIGHTS Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ellie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STREETLIGHTS Bible has 569 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STREETLIGHTS Bible ships an update every 2 months, Ellie every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STREETLIGHTS Bible | Ellie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streetlights-bible/id1101412436/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-scripture-intelligence/id6811083497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Streetlights](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496531689) | [EION Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814929457) |

## What reviewers say

### STREETLIGHTS Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streetlights-bible/id1101412436)

Experience the Bible through engaging audio readings with hip-hop soundscapes and diverse voices. Explore book overviews, teaching videos addressing life's issues, and gospel-centered music. This app offers a creative approach to understanding and engaging with God's Word.

**Highlights:** Audio Bible in multiple languages, Bible overview explainer videos, Street-style teaching videos, Gospel-centered music, Creative gospel outreach resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and relatable audio experience
- 🎨 Unique blend of scripture and music
- 📖 Easy to understand translation
- 🙌 Powerful and impactful delivery of the Word
- 🤩 Innovative way to experience the Bible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Music volume overpowers the narration at times
- 🔀 Lack of continuous playback and chapter transitions
- 🔒 Requirement to sign in/create account
- 🔍 Difficulty finding one's place after app use
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and playback issues

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops when app is in background or screen is locked
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between chapters

**Requested features**

- Add option to adjust music/narration volume balance
- Implement continuous playback and seamless chapter transitions
- Allow offline downloads of full books
- Introduce more Bible translations (ESV, NKJV, etc.)
- Implement progress tracking and bookmarking features


### Ellie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-scripture-intelligence/id6811083497)

This AI-powered system enhances Bible study and research through a structured knowledge graph. It allows for conversational exploration of scripture, cross-referencing, and personalized note-taking. Features include a built-in KJV Bible and voice interaction for a deeper understanding.

**Highlights:** Conversational scripture study, Proprietary Scripture Graph technology, Universal Memory for shared discoveries, Built-in King James Bible, Voice interaction for study, Cross-device data syncing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ellie Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Ellie Premium+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Quick Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Study Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deep Study Boost | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STREETLIGHTS Bible free?

STREETLIGHTS Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ellie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STREETLIGHTS Bible or Ellie?

Ellie is rated higher. STREETLIGHTS Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Ellie averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do STREETLIGHTS Bible or Ellie have ads?

Neither STREETLIGHTS Bible nor Ellie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STREETLIGHTS Bible or Ellie?

STREETLIGHTS Bible ships an update every 2 months, and Ellie every 2 days. Most recently, STREETLIGHTS Bible was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ellie on October 31, 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.*