Comparison

Filament Bible vs Enduring Word Commentary

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

Head to head
About

Filament Bible

Enhance your physical Bible with digital content. Scan any page to instantly access study notes, videos, audio, maps, and more, all connected to your reading.

Highlights
  • Scan print Bible pages for instant digital content
  • Access study notes, articles, and devotionals
  • Stream audio and watch informative videos
  • Explore interactive maps
  • Build daily reading habits with reading plans
Features
Currently charting
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This app is designed to work with Filament-enabled print Bibles. It is not a Bible app—it is a unique print + digital Bible experience. Filament enhances your print Bible with the powerful capabilities of your iPhone or iPad. You get the comfortable reading experience a print Bible can offer along with instant access to more meaningful content than you’ll find in any one study Bible or devotional Bible. Native digital content like streaming audio, informative videos, and interactive maps are directly connected to your Bible reading experience in a way never before possible! With your physical Bible open, use the Filament Bible app to simply scan the page you are reading with your device’s camera. Your iPhone or iPad recognizes the page and instantly connects you to content centered around that passage. You'll get access to in-depth study notes, profiles of key people mentioned on the page, articles about important themes, devotionals, streaming audio, videos, and interactive maps that will help you really get a feel for the world of the Bible. Filament also includes the opportunity to build your daily Bible reading habit with reading plans, designed to give you a simple list of the pages you need to read to keep on track with your Bible reading goals, whether it is to read through the entire Bible or just to get a sense for what the Bible says about a key topic. Our prayer is that Filament will be a faithful companion as you engage with God through the Bible!

About

Enduring Word Commentary

Access a comprehensive Bible commentary from Genesis to Revelation, incorporating historical theologians for deeper understanding. This free resource is available in multiple languages and can be used online or offline, with options to bookmark and share passages.

Highlights
  • Full Bible commentary (Genesis to Revelation)
  • Incorporates historical theologians
  • Available in multiple languages
  • Online and offline access
  • Bookmark and share passages
  • No sign-in required
Features
Currently charting
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Enduring Word promotes the work of Christian discipleship and evangelism worldwide. Bible teachers, pastors, and everyday Christians around the world find David Guzik’s Enduring Word Commentary helpful for themselves and for those they share it with. The commentary incorporates many historical theologians like Spurgeon adding depth and clarity to the study. Always free, no subscriptions, no sign-in required. The Enduring Word Commentary app provides access to the entire commentary - from Genesis to Revelation in multiple languages. Available on most mobile devices, the app can be used online or downloaded for offline use. Meaningful passages can be bookmarked and shared with others. Watch the tutorial to get started. Blessings.

Screenshots

Filament Bible4 screens
Enduring Word Commentary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Enduring Word Commentary at 4.7 against Filament Bible's 3.8. Enduring Word Commentary also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 44%). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Enduring Word Commentary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 430 and 704 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Filament Bible's written reviews are positive against 85% of Enduring Word Commentary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Filament Bible versus Enduring Word Commentary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilament BibleEnduring Word Commentary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (430 ratings)4.7 (704 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings430704 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#123 — better#156
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB53 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperTyndale House PublishersEnduring Word

Customer experience

Filament Bible

All ratings406 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral15.9%
Negative39.6%

Enduring Word Commentary

All ratings703 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative8.0%

User reviews

Filament Bible

From 430 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Innovative and comprehensive app
  • 🔍 Helpful study tools and resources
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design
  • 🌍 Interactive maps and infographics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • 🔍 Limited search and navigation options

Enduring Word Commentary

From 704 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Helps understand the Bible better
  • 🤯 Life-changing insights
  • 📚 Excellent commentary and analysis
  • 🙏 Deepens relationship with God
  • 🎉 Clarifies biblical context and meaning

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Sensitive scrolling can accidentally change chapters
  • 🙄 No highlighting or note-taking features
  • 🤔 Some Reformed doctrine teachings
  • 🤕 Crashes and bugs with recent updates

Bugs and requests

Filament Bible

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera not recognizing QR code or page numbers
  • App freezing or crashing on launch
  • Incorrect page number mapping
  • Sync issues causing loss of reading progress
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to take notes and bookmark passages
  • Integrate full Bible text within the app
  • Improve reading experience with customizable text settings
  • Expand audio Bible and worship song options
  • Provide more personalized reading plans and devotionals

Enduring Word Commentary

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during use
  • Inability to get past language selection screen
  • Certain books/chapters not populating
  • Offline mode not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Highlighting and note-taking capabilities
  • Offline mode for use without internet
  • Dark mode for easier night reading
  • Bookmarking and saving progress
  • Audio commentary integration
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  • Cross-device syncing and account system

In-app purchases

None

Filament Bible

No in-app purchases

None

Enduring Word Commentary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Filament Bible free?
Filament Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enduring Word Commentary free?
Enduring Word Commentary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Filament Bible or Enduring Word Commentary?
Enduring Word Commentary is rated higher. Filament Bible averages 3.8 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while Enduring Word Commentary averages 4.7 from 704 ratings.
Do Filament Bible or Enduring Word Commentary have ads?
Neither Filament Bible nor Enduring Word Commentary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Filament Bible or Enduring Word Commentary?
Filament Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, and Enduring Word Commentary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Filament Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and Enduring Word Commentary on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Filament Bible or Enduring Word Commentary?
Filament Bible currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Enduring Word Commentary at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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