Comparison

Bible, Maps & Comments vs Smiths Bible Dictionary

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

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About

Bible, Maps & Comments

Explore the Bible with detailed commentaries and historical maps. Access multiple versions and languages, with features for study and orientation. Works offline for most content.

Highlights
  • Old and New Testament
  • Biblical commentaries
  • Biblical maps
  • Multiple language support
  • Various Bible versions
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Study the Bible with interactive maps and verse-by-verse Adventist commentary. 120+ biblical maps, multiple versions (KJV, ASV, RV60), and works offline. * Characteristic - Old Testament - New Testament - Favorites - Biblical maps - Biblical comments - The configuration screen - Biblical year * Has Multiple Language - Spanish - English - Bengali - Gujarati - Hindi * Biblical Comments This app contains the biblical Adventist commentary, has all the books of the Bible explained by chapter and verse clarifying the historical context and many details that often do not understand some specific verses, due to the literary translation of the Bible. I hope this app helps you. * Biblical maps In this application you can have all the maps that are in the bible, the 120 biblical maps of the old and new testament also Physical geography of Palestine the world of the ancient testament the trips of abraham the exodus of egypt division. Maps for Bible classes, sermons or conferences, Beautiful biblical maps in Spanish locate events and characters in places on the planet Earth for a wider and more interesting orientation. Dozens of biblical maps that will help you to understand very clearly each of the tours made by the holy men of God, You can know how many kilometers traveled on each trip, satellite view of these tours. God wants his children to know his word (the Bible) in such a way that the reflection in it allows us to change our character to become a little more each day to our teacher, Jesus Christ. Each biblical journey is explained by several maps. Yes, a single trip is understood using several maps where the transfer made is detailed step by step. * Versions - King James Version 1960 (RV60) - American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV) - King James Version (KJV) - Kitabul Mukkadas (MBCL) - Gujarati Old Version (Reference Bible) (BSI) (GUJOV-BSI) - Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - Saral Hindi Bible (SHB) - This application works without the need for internet but some things need it

About

Smiths Bible Dictionary

This app provides an offline Bible dictionary with over 4,500 entries, including people, places, and traditions. It also features an audio KJV Bible for listening on the go. Originally written in 1884, it offers a trustworthy resource for deeper biblical study.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible dictionary
  • Over 4,500 entries
  • KJV Bible with audio
  • Searchable terms
  • Scripture references
  • Historical context
Features
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Smith’s Bible Dictionary app is a must have on your gadget if you desire to study the Word of God deeper and gain different perspectives. Smith’s Bible Dictionary offers information on people, places, tradition and practices, history, geography and textual content of the Bible which is really useful for studying the Scriptures. This Smith's Bible Dictionary is completely offline and does not require internet to work. There is also KJV Bible on this app which comes with audio and this is not a monologue. If you love to listen to the Bible on the go, then this Bible offline will be of great help to you. Written by Dr. William Smith, Smith’s Bible Dictionary was originally written in 1884 and its use and popularity remains worldwide until today making it a trustworthy material. Its original name was “A Dictionary of the Bible” containing more than four thousand entries which was now named after Smith. He was taught in the classical literature and was proficient in Lain and Greek. He then proceeded to study lexicography or dictionary-making. The Word of God is an important part of our daily walk as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. And reading it daily is for the transformation and renewal of strength of your body, soul and spirit protecting you against the works of the devil and of the flesh. The Word of God is a fountain of life, full of God’s promises to all His children. It serves as our hope, our light and our daily communication to the Father. And in the light of reading and studying the Word of God, there are aids to help you understand the Bible better such as Bible commentaries and dictionaries written by other theologians and lexicographers. A Bible dictionary is helpful for someone who wants to understand terminologies used in the Bible or if you are searching for specific words, characters, places, and objects. Smith’s Bible Dictionary app will help you search for words and know their meaning in a convenient and better way of studying the Bible. Smith’s Bible Dictionary has more than 4,500 subjects and all its entries are properly defined, analyzed along with its corresponding Scripture references. To select a specific term you should click on the letter and there are several definitions that are below which can help you greatly. Download Smith’s Bible Dictionary app now and enjoy a deeper study, reflection, and meditation of God’s Word for a deeper communication and fellowship with Holy Spirit.

Screenshots

Bible, Maps & Comments4 screens
Smiths Bible Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smiths Bible Dictionary at none against Bible, Maps & Comments's 1. Smiths Bible Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Bible, Maps & Comments's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Bible, Maps & Comments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smiths Bible Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible, Maps & Comments holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 187 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bible, Maps & Comments's written reviews are positive against 60% of Smiths Bible Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible, Maps & Comments ships an update every 3 months, Smiths Bible Dictionary every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bible, Maps & Comments versus Smiths Bible Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible, Maps & CommentsSmiths Bible Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (63 ratings) — better4.6 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEyermin Colon SanchezWatchdis Group B.V

Customer experience

Bible, Maps & Comments

All ratings63 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Smiths Bible Dictionary

All ratings148 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bible, Maps & Comments

One-time1
  • eBiblia Version Full$3.99
None

Smiths Bible Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible, Maps & Comments free?
Bible, Maps & Comments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smiths Bible Dictionary free?
Smiths Bible Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible, Maps & Comments or Smiths Bible Dictionary?
Bible, Maps & Comments is rated higher. Bible, Maps & Comments averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Smiths Bible Dictionary averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.
Do Bible, Maps & Comments or Smiths Bible Dictionary have ads?
Both Bible, Maps & Comments and Smiths Bible Dictionary show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible, Maps & Comments or Smiths Bible Dictionary?
Bible, Maps & Comments ships an update every 3 months, and Smiths Bible Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, Bible, Maps & Comments was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smiths Bible Dictionary on November 2, 2026.

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