# Cepher vs Sea Scroll

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cepher | Sea Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cepher/id1111754263/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **329** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cepher Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111754262) | [Brett Lindstrom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868236638) |

## What reviewers say

### Cepher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cepher/id1111754263)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-scroll/id6757680520)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Vagabond Bible Pro | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cepher free?

Cepher costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sea Scroll free?

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

### Do Cepher or Sea Scroll have ads?

Sea Scroll shows ads; Cepher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cepher or Sea Scroll?

Cepher ships an update every 2 months, and Sea Scroll every 2 months. Most recently, Cepher was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sea Scroll on September 14, 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.*