# YLT Bible vs Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Message Bible (MSG) Audio* at 46% against YLT Bible's 0%. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 2). YLT Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. YLT Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Message Bible (MSG) Audio* has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of YLT Bible's written reviews are positive against 46% of Message Bible (MSG) Audio*'s.

YLT Bible ships an update every 54 months, Message Bible (MSG) Audio* every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YLT Bible | Message Bible (MSG) Audio* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ylt-bible-offline/id1163667264/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Every 42 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arun Soundarrajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/902215267) | [RAVINDHIRAN ANAND](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479882196) |

## What reviewers say

### YLT Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ylt-bible-offline/id1163667264)

Access the Young's Literal Translation of the Bible offline, without needing an internet connection. This app allows for easy navigation, verse bookmarking, sharing, and note-taking. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text size, fonts, and colors.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible reading, Verse bookmarking and sharing, Full text search, Add, edit, and delete notes, Customizable text size and appearance, Easy navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369)

Access and study the Message translation of the Holy Bible with audio playback, reading plans, and customization options.  Features include offline access, shareable verse images, and note-taking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Audio Bible playback, Customizable fonts and text size, Verse image creation, Highlighting and bookmarking, Verse sharing, Note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - AutoOneYear | $5.49 | per year |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected to God

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Incorrect Bible verse
- 🐛 Daily verse not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Audio reading from different Bible version
- App gets stuck on cover page
- Verses showing future dates
- Feedback page not working

**Requested features**

- Fix difficulty creating images
- Add copy-paste option for verses
- Improve text formatting and wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YLT Bible free?

YLT Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Message Bible (MSG) Audio* free?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YLT Bible or Message Bible (MSG) Audio*?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is rated higher. YLT Bible averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Message Bible (MSG) Audio* averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do YLT Bible or Message Bible (MSG) Audio* have ads?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* shows ads; YLT Bible does not.

### Which is updated more often, YLT Bible or Message Bible (MSG) Audio*?

YLT Bible ships an update every 54 months, and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* every 42 months. Most recently, YLT Bible was updated on October 14, 2026 and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* on October 30, 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.*