Comparison

Cepher vs YahScriptures.online

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
Currently charting
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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

YahScriptures.online

Access the restored original scriptures in over 27 languages, featuring 103 fully restored books with Paleo Hebrew names. This digital edition aims for truth, reverence, and clarity for seekers and families.

Highlights
  • Worldwide access in 27+ languages
  • 103 restored books
  • Paleo-Hebrew Names preservation
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Designed for seekers and families
Features
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Yah Scriptures Online is the worldwide digital restoration of the original Scriptures, created to reach the nations while honoring the Set-apart Names. With over 27 languages, Yah Scriptures Online now reaches approximately 93% of the world’s population, making the restored Word accessible across cultures, continents, and generations. This edition preserves the Paleo Hebrew Restored Names. 103 fully restored books, including all original writings removed from later canons Every effort has been made to remain faithful to the ancient texts, restoring names, titles, and meanings that were altered or removed over time. The result is a Scripture experience rooted in truth, reverence, and clarity. Features include: Worldwide access in 27+ languages 103 restored books in one unified app Faithful preservation of the Paleo-Hebrew Names Clean, distraction-free reading experience Designed for seekers, families, and study Yah Scriptures Online is more than a translation—it is a restoration, made available to the world.

Screenshots

Cepher4 screens
YahScriptures.online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YahScriptures.online at 100% against Cepher's 53%. YahScriptures.online also leads on price (Free vs $21.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.1). Cepher's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 4) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

YahScriptures.online 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

YahScriptures.online holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cepher has 329 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Cepher's written reviews are positive against 100% of YahScriptures.online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cepher ships an update every 2 months, YahScriptures.online every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Cepher versus YahScriptures.online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCepherYahScriptures.online
Price$21.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (329 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCepher Publishing LLCNicole Marie Boss

Customer experience

Cepher

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

YahScriptures.online

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

YahScriptures.online

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cepher

No in-app purchases

None

YahScriptures.online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cepher free?
Cepher costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is YahScriptures.online free?
YahScriptures.online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cepher or YahScriptures.online?
YahScriptures.online is rated higher. Cepher averages 4.1 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while YahScriptures.online averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Cepher or YahScriptures.online have ads?
Neither Cepher nor YahScriptures.online shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cepher or YahScriptures.online?
Cepher ships an update every 2 months, and YahScriptures.online every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cepher was updated on September 25, 2026 and YahScriptures.online on September 20, 2026.

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