Comparison

New King James Version Bible vs Propound

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

Head to head
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

Propound

Features
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Propound helps you build your English vocabulary one word at a time — perfect for non-native speakers, students, and professionals who want to communicate more effectively. Every day, Propound delivers a carefully chosen word with everything you need to truly learn it: FULL DEFINITION Understand exactly what the word means with clear, simple explanations. PRONUNCIATION AUDIO Hear the word spoken clearly — essential for non-native English speakers learning to speak with confidence. ETYMOLOGY Learn the root and origin of each word to better understand and remember it — and recognize related words when you encounter them. REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES See how each word is used in context so you can use it naturally in conversation and writing. LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your word of the day without opening the app. Passive exposure throughout your day reinforces learning and helps words stick in your memory. FAVORITES LIBRARY Save words you want to remember and review your personal collection anytime to reinforce learning. WORD HISTORY Track every word you've encountered and revisit past words to strengthen your vocabulary over time. DAILY REMINDERS Build a daily learning habit with reminders at your preferred time. WHO IS PROPOUND FOR? - Non-native English speakers building vocabulary - Students preparing for exams (SAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC) - Professionals who want to communicate more effectively - Anyone who loves words and language SUBSCRIPTION Propound is available as a weekly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://mikeyyy8.github.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mikeyyy8.github.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

New King James Version Bible4 screens
Propound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New King James Version Bible at none against Propound's 3. Propound's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 28 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Propound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. New King James Version Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New King James Version Bible ships an update every 28 months, Propound every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
New King James Version Bible versus Propound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew King James Version BiblePropound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsiana ShukalovichChimdindu Uche

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

Propound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

New King James Version Bible

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Propound

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Propound Yearly Promo$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is New King James Version Bible free?
New King James Version Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Propound free?
Propound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do New King James Version Bible or Propound have ads?
New King James Version Bible shows ads; Propound does not.
Which is updated more often, New King James Version Bible or Propound?
New King James Version Bible ships an update every 28 months, and Propound every 5 weeks. Most recently, New King James Version Bible was updated on November 6, 2026 and Propound on October 16, 2026.

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