Comparison

リビングバイブル (Audio) vs Concise Bible

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

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About

リビングバイブル (Audio)

Access and listen to the Bible in Japanese with this user-friendly application. Carry your scriptures anywhere, easily search for passages, and share verses on social media. This free app aims to bring God's word closer to you.

Highlights
  • Japanese audio Bible
  • Easy to read format
  • Search function
  • Share verses
  • Free to use
Features
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Japanese - リビングバイブル (JLB) This simple and user friendly app is an easier way to feel God’s word in your heart and to feel heaven closer to you and your loved ones. Carry your Bible anytime and anywhere you go, and read your Bible app wherever and whenever you want enlighten your mind. FEATURES Simple format and easy to read; Audio bible, Listen an audio clip. Search function Share to social media like facebook and email. It's Free リビングバイブル(英語-The Living Bible)とは、1971年にアメリカの神学者ケネス・テイラー(Kenneth N. Taylor)によって作成(翻訳)された英語版の聖書。のちに日本語を含む他言語でも翻訳された。 新約聖書は1967年完成。他の多くの聖書と違い、多くが意訳されている(全体の31%が意訳といわれている)。伝統的な聖書はとても堅苦しい言葉で子供や教育を受けてない人には継続して読むことができなかった。そこでテイラーは日常生活で使用される言葉と英語聖書であるアメリカ標準訳聖書(ASV)を元に数年かけて何回も改訂し意訳した。後にテイラーは多くをシカゴの職場への通勤途中で翻訳したと語っている。 日本[編集] 日本では発行・発売ともにいのちのことば社から、1983年2月10日に旧約聖書/1984年5月30日に新約聖書が初版が販売されている[要出典]。日本語版の改訂は「日本語版リビングバイブル改訂委員会」より作業が行なわれた。 1. 改訂基準は 2. 福音的立場 3. 福音書を重点的に改訂した 4. キリストの権威にふさわしい表現にした 5. 不快語・差別語を見直した(しかし、1999年版においてらい病という言葉が用いられている。)誤解を与えた部分は伝統的な釈義に沿って見直した

About

Concise Bible

This app offers an easy-to-read collection of Bible excerpts, presenting the Bible as a unified story focused on Jesus. It guides users through key events and themes, making it accessible for those new to scripture. Enjoy audio versions, shareable passages, and helpful insights.

Highlights
  • Bible excerpts with unified story
  • Audio Bible feature
  • Highlight favorite passages
  • Share verses on social media
  • Photos and illustrations
  • One-click copy and paste
Features
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If you have ever wanted to know more about the Bible but didn’t know where to start, here’s your answer. The Concise Bible is an easy-to-read collection of Bible excerpts that delivers an overview of the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus the Messiah. The Concise Bible helps you navigate the mystery and depth of God’s Word by curating powerful moments into an easy-to-follow path of discovery. It’s the perfect way to begin your journey into the Bible’s central theme: Jesus Christ as Creator, Redeemer, Judge, and King. The Concise Bible app is a great way to carry God’s clear, simple message with you. Browse major events like the creation of the world, the fall of mankind, and the salvation brought by Jesus. Highlight favorite passages along the way and share with friends. On the go? Listen to the audio version of the Concise Bible. The Concise Bible app lets you experience the Good News of God’s Word in a brand new way. FEATURES • SHORT CHAPTER INTRODUCTIONS, HEADERS, AND FOOTNOTES offer additional insights into the Scripture. • The WORDS OF JESUS IN RED for easier identification. • PHOTOS of the Holy Land and ILLUSTRATIONS accompany the Bible stories. • LISTEN to these Bible stories using the Audio Bible feature. • ONE-CLICK-COPY allows readers to easily copy and paste their favorite stories. • SHARE a favorite verse across your social media platforms with one click. • Future features include ADDING NOTES as well as HIGHLIGHTING and BOOKMARKING favorite passages, SOCIAL NETWORKING and more.

Screenshots

リビングバイブル (Audio)4 screens
Concise Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: リビングバイブル (Audio) at 50% against Concise Bible's 0%. リビングバイブル (Audio) also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
リビングバイブル (Audio) versus Concise Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterリビングバイブル (Audio)Concise Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersiriwit nambutdeeInitiative.Global

Customer experience

リビングバイブル (Audio)

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Concise Bible

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

リビングバイブル (Audio)

No in-app purchases

None

Concise Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is リビングバイブル (Audio) free?
リビングバイブル (Audio) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Concise Bible free?
Concise Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do リビングバイブル (Audio) or Concise Bible have ads?
Neither リビングバイブル (Audio) nor Concise Bible shows ads.

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