Cepher vs Sea Scroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Sea Scroll
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Sea Scroll brings Scripture to life. Chat with an AI Pastor or Priest anytime, anywhere. Tap any verse for AI-powered history and context, and capture insights with smart notes. Grow your faith, wherever you are. MEET BRETT Your personal AI pastoral/priest. Ask questions about Scripture, life, faith, and theology. Get thoughtful, biblically-grounded answers anytime. Brett helps you understand difficult passages and apply God's Word to your daily life. VERSE INSIGHTS Tap any verse for deeper understanding. Get historical context, cross-references, and practical applications powered by AI. Transform your Bible reading from routine to revelation. SMART BIBLE SEARCH Find exactly what you're looking for. Search by topic, theme, or keyword and discover relevant verses instantly. No more flipping through pages—let AI help you navigate Scripture with precision. MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS Read in your preferred translation: NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, NKJV, NASB, and more. Compare translations side by side to deepen your understanding. PERSONAL NOTES Capture your insights as you study. Create notes tied to specific verses and access them anytime. Build your own library of spiritual reflections. SEA SCROLL PRO Unlock unlimited access to Pastor Brett, advanced search, and premium features with a Pro subscription. Start with a free trial. From The Traveling Church—bringing God's Word to the world, one journey at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vagabondbible.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sea Scroll at Free against Cepher's $21.99. Cepher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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
Sea Scroll is free to download; Cepher costs $21.99 up front. Sea Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cepher asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cepher | Sea Scroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $21.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (329 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 329 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cepher Publishing LLC | Brett Lindstrom |
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
Sea Scroll
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cepher
No in-app purchases
Sea Scroll
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Vagabond Bible Pro$7.991 Month









