# Our Bible vs Friends Library

The clearest difference is rating: Friends Library at 4.9 against Our Bible's 3.9. Friends Library also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Our Bible's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (201 vs 23). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Our Bible sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Friends Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Friends Library holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Our Bible has 201 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Our Bible's written reviews are positive against 86% of Friends Library's.

Our Bible ships an update monthly, Friends Library every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Our Bible | Friends Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-bible/id1198550686/reviews) | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-library/id1537124207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crystal Cheatham Professional Writing LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198550685) | [Jared Henderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527825287) |

## What reviewers say

### Our Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-bible/id1198550686)

This app offers daily reading plans and devotionals for progressive Christians and those with evolving faiths. It features inclusive content, community chat rooms, and a curated podcast library. Explore multiple Bible translations and find uplifting spiritual resources.

**Highlights:** Progressive daily devotionals, Themed devotional shelves, Community chat rooms, Vetted progressive podcasts, Multiple Bible translations, Reading plan progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| A Leisurely Introduction | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rhythms of Grace | $4.99 | one-time |
| Praying for Justice | $7.99 | one-time |
| NKJV | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Message Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Living Translation | $9.99 | one-time |
| International Children's Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rescuing Jesus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nueva Traducción Viviente | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Affirming and inclusive content for LGBTQ+ Christians
- 🙏 Progressive theological perspectives often overlooked elsewhere
- 👥 Welcoming community spaces for marginalized groups
- 📚 Diverse voices and authors from underrepresented backgrounds
- 🎨 User-friendly interface and attractive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($8.99/month) for target audience
- 🔐 Majority of content (95%+) behind paywall
- 🚫 Misleading "free this month" labels on premium content
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- ⚠️ Poor accessibility for differently-abled users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Loading wheel spins indefinitely
- Chat rooms won't open or load
- Subscription button displays only squares with no text
- LGBTQ+ chat group join button malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Free trial period or rotating free content samples
- Ability to set default Bible translation
- Note-taking and verse highlighting functionality
- Better organization and searchability of hearted/saved items
- Accessibility features including audio and screen reader support


### Friends Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-library/id1537124207)

Access a collection of writings from early members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). This app shares Christian texts believed to powerfully illustrate the gospel's soul-transforming impact.

**Highlights:** Early Quaker writings, Christian texts, Gospel illustrations, Soul-transforming power, Free access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Our Bible free?

Our Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Friends Library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Our Bible or Friends Library?

Friends Library is rated higher. Our Bible averages 3.9 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Friends Library averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Our Bible or Friends Library have ads?

Neither Our Bible nor Friends Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Our Bible or Friends Library?

Our Bible ships an update monthly, and Friends Library every 2 months. Most recently, Our Bible was updated on October 24, 2026 and Friends Library on October 24, 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.*