Comparison

Cepher vs Apocrypha

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Cepher

This app provides a collection of sacred scripture, restoring original Hebrew names and texts. It includes additional inspired books and corrects errors found in other translations. Features include search, personalization syncing, highlighting, and a Hebrew lexicon.

Highlights
  • Restored Hebrew names and places
  • Includes 87 inspired books
  • Corrects translation errors
  • Keyword and verse search
  • Cloud sync for personalization
  • Highlighting in seven colors
  • Hebrew lexicon
Features
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Note to existing app users: If you are having trouble installing the new version, DO NOT UNINSTALL or you will LOSE YOUR NOTES! Please contact support with error messages and/or screenshots so we can assist! The את Cepher is a collection of sacred scripture that restores much of what has been removed and/or incorrectly interpreted in the Bible for centuries! • Sets forth a transliteration, rather than a substitution of the names of the Father (Yahuah), Son (Yahusha) and Holy Spirit (Ruach Ha’Qodesh). • Transliterates over 3,100 other Hebrew names and places without substitution. • Restores the Aleph Tav את throughout the text; previously omitted in other English translations. • Includes all of the 81 previously canonized books, plus another 6 books considered to be inspired and/or historically significant: Chanok (Enoch) & Yovheliym (Jubilees) from the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as Yashar (Jasher), 3 & 4 Ezra (1st & 2nd Esdras), 2 Baruch, and Hadaccah (Additions to Esther) – for a total of 87 books. • Restores an accurate order to the books as they were originally written. • Corrects many notorious errors found in virtually all previous English translations, such as Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 14, Zakaryahu (Zechariah) 5, and Mattithyahu (Matthew) 23. • Restores Chapters 151-155 of Tehilliym (Psalms); and the Acrostic Psalms 35 and 145, together with the Acrostic format of Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) are marked with Ivriyt (Hebrew) indicators. • Restores the Missing Fragment of 70 verses in 4 Ezra Chapter 7. • Restores the 29th chapter of Ma’asiym (The Acts of the Apostles) chronicling Pa’al’s (Apostle Paul’s) journey to Spain and Britain. The Cepher App allows you to easily search the scriptures by keyword, book, chapter or verse and is loaded with extra features, including: • Ability to sync personalization (notes, bookmarks, etc.) across devices by opting into cloud storage. • Highlighting available in seven different colors. • A Lexicon of all the transliterated Hebrew words found in the את Cepher. • The Daily Hebrew Prayers and/or Daily Scriptures on the home page. • Links to our Weekly Torah Portion, Dr. Stephen Pidgeon’s blog, articles and other free downloads available our website. • Ability to copy up to five verses at a time. One-time cost covers all future updates/ revisions to the text.

About

Apocrypha

Explore ancient biblical texts that were once part of the King James Version. This app offers offline access to these books, with features like audio narration, bookmarking, and customizable reading settings.

Highlights
  • Audio Bible (TTS)
  • Offline Access
  • Auto-Scrolling Mode
  • Bookmark & Notepad
  • Custom Highlights
  • Adjustable Fonts
Features
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Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical: Bible’s Lost Books: The Apocrypha is a collection of ancient biblical books that were included in the original 1611 King James Bible (KJV) but were later removed in 1885. These texts were originally positioned between the Old Testament and the New Testament, alongside maps and genealogies. Some of these books are also known as Deuterocanonical books, a term used by the Catholic Church and other Christian traditions. The 70 missing verses of 2 Esdras, which are not included in the King James Version Apocrypha, can be found in the Cambridge Annotated Study Apocrypha, edited by Howard C. Kee, and in the NRSV Holy Bible with Apocrypha, published by Oxford University Press. Features: ・ Audio Bible (TTS – Text-to-Speech): Listen to the Apocrypha, Deuterocanonical books, and the KJV Bible with professional narration. ・ Offline Access: Read and listen to the Bible and Apocrypha without an internet connection. ・ Auto-Scrolling Mode: Continuous reading without flipping pages manually. ・ Full-Screen Reading Mode for distraction-free Bible study. ・ Bookmark & Notepad: Save your favorite verses, add notes, and copy passages with a single tap. ・ Custom Highlights: Choose from 4 different colors. ・ Large & Bold Fonts: Easy-to-read text with adjustable font sizes, word spacing, and line height. ・ Powerful search engine that lets you quickly find verses across all books of the Bible. ・ Three Verse Layout Modes for personalized reading preferences. ・ Resume Reading: Easily pick up where you left off. ・ Portrait & Landscape Modes for flexible reading. ・ Additional Free Bible Apps Available: Download the King James Version (KJV 1611), World English Bible (WEB), and more. Books Included for Free: Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical Books: 1 Esdras 2 Esdras (with missing 70 verses) Tobit Judith Additions to Esther Wisdom of Solomon Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) Baruch Letter of Jeremiah Prayer of Azariah Susanna Bel and the Dragon Prayer of Manasseh 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees Laodiceans Should the Apocrypha Be in the Bible? The Apocrypha has been a subject of debate for centuries. Some argue these books were never part of the inspired Word of God, citing verses such as Tobit 6:5-8, which mentions magic, as inconsistent with the rest of the Bible. Others believe the Apocrypha was wrongly removed, pointing out that these books were included in the Bible for nearly 2,000 years before being taken out just over a century ago. Some claim that they were excluded due to their absence from the original Hebrew manuscripts, while others argue that publishers removed them to reduce printing costs. Interestingly, fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, dating back to before 70 A.D., contain portions of Apocryphal books in Hebrew, including Sirach and Tobit, suggesting that these texts were valued in early Jewish communities. These Bible book apps are also available from the same developer: King James Version (KJV) & World English Bible (WEB) The King James Bible (KJV) remains one of the most widely recognized and influential Bible translations. Commissioned by King James I of England in 1604 and completed in 1611, it has shaped English-speaking Christianity for centuries. For those seeking a more modern translation, the World English Bible (WEB) provides a complete Holy Bible in contemporary English, maintaining accuracy and readability. Download Now – The Ultimate Free Apocrypha Bible App! Explore the Apocrypha, Deuterocanonical books. Whether for Bible study, historical research, or devotional reading, this app provides an authentic biblical experience with powerful features—all for free! Thank you for using Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical: Bible’s Lost Books.

Screenshots

Cepher4 screens
Apocrypha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Apocrypha at Free against Cepher's $21.99. Apocrypha also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Cepher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Apocrypha is free to download; Cepher costs $21.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apocrypha holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 644 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Cepher's written reviews are positive against 73% of Apocrypha's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cepher ships an update every 2 months, Apocrypha fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cepher versus Apocrypha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCepherApocrypha
Price$21.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (334 ratings)4.7 (644 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings334644 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCepher Publishing LLCHaven Tran

Customer experience

Cepher

All ratings329 ratings
Positive75.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral24.3%
Negative22.9%

Apocrypha

All ratings637 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Cepher

From 334 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient app version of the Cepher Bible
  • 👍 Helpful for on-the-go scripture study
  • 🤩 Appreciation for the restored divine names
  • 💡 Inclusion of additional biblical texts like Enoch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, such as app crashes and blank screens
  • 📚 Lack of features like bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking syncing across devices
  • 🔍 Inadequate search and navigation functionality
  • 🔊 Absence of audio/narration capabilities

Apocrypha

From 644 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 👍 Helpful content
  • 👍 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Audio quality issues
  • 🔒 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Navigation challenges

Bugs and requests

Cepher

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working on newer iOS devices
  • Daily prayer feature not updating
  • Inconsistencies in verse formatting and translations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add audio/narration feature
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Implement bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking syncing
  • Provide more customization options (font size, color themes, etc.)
  • Add support for multiple languages

Apocrypha

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Chapters not loading
  • Bookmarks not working
  • Crashing issues
  • Compatibility problems on tablets

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline reading mode
  • Table of contents
  • Improved search functionality
  • Bookmarking and note-taking features

In-app purchases

None

Cepher

No in-app purchases

None

Apocrypha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cepher free?
Cepher costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apocrypha free?
Apocrypha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cepher or Apocrypha?
Apocrypha is rated higher. Cepher averages 4.1 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Apocrypha averages 4.7 from 644 ratings.
Do Cepher or Apocrypha have ads?
Apocrypha shows ads; Cepher does not.
Which is updated more often, Cepher or Apocrypha?
Cepher ships an update every 2 months, and Apocrypha fortnightly. Most recently, Cepher was updated on November 11, 2026 and Apocrypha on November 11, 2026.

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