Comparison

New King James Version Bible vs PGMTV

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

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About

New King James Version Bible

Access the complete text of the King James Version of the Holy Bible, including both Old and New Testaments. Explore scripture with an audio option for a deeper understanding of the text.

Highlights
  • Full Old Testament text
  • Full New Testament text
  • Audio scripture playback
  • KJV translation
  • Historical context of translation
Features
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List of chapters (Old Testament): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, Job, Psalms, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Baruch, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi List of chapters (New Testament): Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation The King James Version (KJV), commonly known as the Authorized Version (AV) or King James Bible (KJB), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England begun in 1604 and completed in 1611. First printed by the King's Printer Robert Barker, this was the third translation into English to be approved by the English Church authorities. The first was the Great Bible commissioned in the reign of King Henry VIII, and the second was the Bishops' Bible of 1568. In January 1604, King James I convened the Hampton Court Conference where a new English version was conceived in response to the perceived problems of the earlier translations as detected by the Puritans, a faction within the Church of England. James gave the translators instructions intended to guarantee that the new version would conform to the ecclesiology and reflect the episcopal structure of the Church of England and its belief in an ordained clergy. The translation was done by 47 scholars, all of whom were members of the Church of England. In common with most other translations of the period, the New Testament was translated from Greek, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew text, while the Apocrypha were translated from the Greek and Latin. In the Book of Common Prayer (1662), the text of the Authorized Version replaced the text of the Great Bible – for Epistle and Gospel readings – and as such was authorized by Act of Parliament. By the first half of the 18th century, the Authorized Version was effectively unchallenged as the English translation used in Anglican and Protestant churches. Over the course of the 18th century, the Authorized Version supplanted the Latin Vulgate as the standard version of scripture for English speaking scholars. Today, the most used edition of the King James Bible, and often identified as plainly the King James Version, especially in the United States, closely follows the standard text of 1769, edited by Benjamin Blayney at Oxford.

About

PGMTV

Stay informed about upcoming events and inspirational messages. Study the Bible with multiple translations and find resources for those in need. Learn how to get involved through volunteering or donations.

Highlights
  • Upcoming events updates
  • Inspirational messages
  • Bible study with multiple translations
  • Volunteer and donation opportunities
  • Resources for those in need
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This app will help you stay connected to our mission. With this app, you can: - Stay up-to-date with upcoming events - Watch or listen to inspirational messages through our PGMTV weekly program - Study the Bible as this app contains a complete version of the Bible in multiple translations - Lean how you can get involved through volunteering or donating to help end homelessness - Find resources to help you in your time of need Mobile app version: 6.17.2

Screenshots

New King James Version Bible4 screens
PGMTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PGMTV at none against New King James Version Bible's shown. PGMTV also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 28 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). New King James Version Bible's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for New King James Version Bible against 5.0 for PGMTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New King James Version Bible has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New King James Version Bible ships an update every 28 months, PGMTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
New King James Version Bible versus PGMTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew King James Version BiblePGMTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (32K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsiana ShukalovichPacific Garden Mission

Customer experience

New King James Version Bible

All ratings31,352 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.6%

PGMTV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

New King James Version Bible

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio playback issues
  • Inconsistent daily reading progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Phrase search functionality
  • Topical guide or commentary
  • Ability to switch between Bible versions
  • Sleep timer for audio playback

PGMTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

New King James Version Bible

No in-app purchases

None

PGMTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New King James Version Bible free?
New King James Version Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PGMTV free?
PGMTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, New King James Version Bible or PGMTV?
PGMTV is rated higher. New King James Version Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while PGMTV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do New King James Version Bible or PGMTV have ads?
New King James Version Bible shows ads; PGMTV does not.
Which is updated more often, New King James Version Bible or PGMTV?
New King James Version Bible ships an update every 28 months, and PGMTV every 5 months. Most recently, New King James Version Bible was updated on November 9, 2026 and PGMTV on November 5, 2026.

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