# Scripture + Shared vs Bible

Scripture + Shared and Bible both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scripture + Shared's written reviews are positive against 62% of Bible's. Scripture + Shared also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bible's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scripture + Shared against 4.9 for Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 5.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Scripture + Shared's written reviews are positive against 62% of Bible's.

Scripture + Shared ships an update every 3 months, Bible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture + Shared | Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-plus-shared/id1188485807/reviews)** | [4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-read-listen-holy-bible/id1520514444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 29 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 14.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ST LUKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436631789) | [Lam Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518953313) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture + Shared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-plus-shared/id1188485807)

Access scripture readings and share them with others. This app provides a platform for spiritual engagement and community connection.

**Highlights:** Scripture readings, Sharing functionality, Spiritual engagement, Community connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-read-listen-holy-bible/id1520514444)

This app helps you engage with the Bible through reading and listening. It offers various Bible versions, offline access, reading progress tracking, and customizable reading settings. You can also discover and listen to Bible podcasts with adjustable playback and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible versions (NIV, KJV, ESV, etc.), Offline Bible reading, Reading progress tracking, Customizable reading settings (font, dark mode), Bookmark and highlight verses, Discover and play Bible podcasts, Adjustable podcast playback speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to systematically go through the scriptures
- 👍 Helpful in understanding the Bible
- 👍 Motivates daily Bible reading
- 👍 Provides new perspectives on the Bible
- 👍 Chronological reading plan is helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Hard to navigate the app
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to find content and features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Improve app navigation and user-friendliness
- Add more Bible versions and reading plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture + Shared free?

Scripture + Shared is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripture + Shared or Bible?

Scripture + Shared is rated higher. Scripture + Shared averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bible averages 4.9 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Scripture + Shared or Bible have ads?

Bible shows ads; Scripture + Shared does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture + Shared or Bible?

Scripture + Shared ships an update every 3 months, and Bible every 2 months. Most recently, Scripture + Shared was updated on June 1, 2026 and Bible on September 23, 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.*