Bible Audio vs The Holy Scriptures Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bible Audio
Listen to and read the Bible with various translations and narration styles. Features include text-audio synchronization, quick navigation, memorization tools, and sleep timers. An optional subscription unlocks offline access, additional translations, and an ad-free experience.
- Listen to multiple Bible translations
- Synchronized text and audio playback
- Customizable narration styles
- Scripture memorization tools
- Adjustable playback speed
- Offline access with subscription
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Listen to the Bible while commuting to work or school, doing chores around the house, or as you drift off to sleep. You can now listen and read along with the Bible wherever you have an Internet connection. Bible Gateway’s Bible Audio App is FREE and easy to use. And for additional translations and offline access, simply upgrade to a Bible Audio Gold subscription. • Listen to a variety of Bible translations, including the New International Version (NIV), the King James Version (KJV), the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), and the Spanish Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI). All versions are available in both text and audio. • Choose from multiple audio narration styles for the NIV, KJV, and NVI, including Dramatized and Voice-only. • Follow along as you listen with text and audio synchronization. • Navigate quickly anywhere in the Bible. • Memorize Scripture more effectively by setting chapters or verses to repeat. • Set a timer so that you can establish goals to spend more time in the Word of God, or so that you can fall asleep while listening. • Speed up or slow down playback to listen to the Bible at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the Bible with a Bible Audio Gold Subscription: • With the Gold subscription, you can download your favorite translations to listen without data plan limits. Anytime. Anywhere. • On top of the NIV, KJV, NIrV and NVI, add the New King James Version (NKJV) and International Children’s Bible (ICB) translations to your library and listen to any of 10 audio Bible recordings. • Experience the Bible uninterrupted—enjoy listening to God's Word without audio or banner ads. • Subscribe today for an introductory price of $1.99 USD per month or $19.99 USD per year. In subscribing to the Bible Audio App for $1.99 USD per month or $19.99 USD per year, you will have offline, ad-free access to 10 different audio recordings. Subscribing through iOS, you will be charged via your iTunes account, and confirmation of your purchase can be found there. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew each month if on the monthly plan, or each year if on the yearly plan. If you would like to cancel renewal, you will need to turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of your current period. At time of renewal, your iTunes account will be automatically charged $1.99 USD on the monthly plan or $19.99 USD on the yearly plan. To manage your subscription, visit your iTunes Account Settings after purchase to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal. Bible Gateway’s Terms of Use are available at https://www.biblegateway.com/legal/terms/?interface=print
The Holy Scriptures Bible
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The Holy Scriptures provides a clean, focused way to read and study Scripture wherever you are. Browse books and chapters, highlight meaningful passages, save bookmarks, write personal notes, and quickly return to verses you've been studying. The Follow Along feature also lets you enter a Scripture reference and immediately bring up the passage—useful for following along during sermons, Bible studies, or personal study. Your highlights, bookmarks, and notes are saved on your device so you can build your own personal study experience. Features include: • Read the Holy Scriptures by book and chapter • Follow Along by entering Scripture references • Highlight individual verses or passages • Choose from multiple highlight colors • Add personal notes to verses • Bookmark passages for quick access • Copy individual verses or verse ranges • View your saved highlights, notes, and bookmarks • Keep track of recently viewed Scripture • Simple, distraction-free reading experience Read. Study. Follow Along.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bible Audio at Free against The Holy Scriptures Bible's $2.99. The Holy Scriptures Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Bible Audio is free to download; The Holy Scriptures Bible costs $2.99 up front. Bible Audio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. The Holy Scriptures Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bible Audio | The Holy Scriptures Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.2 (548 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 548 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. | matthew mitchell |
Bugs and requests
Bible Audio
Reported bugs
5 issues- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Verses don't advance with audio
- Subscription not working properly
- Keeps asking to upgrade despite being paid
- Reverts to free version after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add more Bible versions like ESV and NASB
- Improve sync across devices and save progress
- Provide font size and night mode options
- Add chapter/verse navigation and selection
- Fix continuous play and looping issues
The Holy Scriptures Bible
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bible Audio
- Bible Audio Monthly$1.591 Month
- Bible Audio Monthly$1.991 Month
- Bible Audio Yearly$15.991 Year
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- Bible Audio Yearly$19.991 Year
The Holy Scriptures Bible
No in-app purchases
Questions
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