Comparison

GM Study Bible vs Bible Explorer

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

Head to head
About

GM Study Bible

This app provides a study Bible based on the King James Version, featuring extensive notes to aid in understanding and practicing scripture. It emphasizes the divine inspiration of the Bible and aims for accurate exposition of the text.

Highlights
  • King James Version text
  • Detailed study notes
  • Emphasis on divine inspiration
  • Scripture exposition
  • Revision based on original manuscripts
Features
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GM Study Bible The producers and publishers of this Study Bibles believe in the full divine inspiration of the Bible. That is, we believe that God Himself inspired the original writers of each of the 66 books so that they wrote down, word for word, in the languages they used (Hebrew, Greek, and a little Aramaic), exactly what God wanted them to write. Therefore we have no hesitation in calling the Bible the Word of God. Our highest authority for believing this is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. In Matthew 4:4 He taught us that words found in the Old Testament had come “from the mouth of God”. He said that not the smallest part of a single letter of the law of Moses would pass away until all of it was fulfilled (Matt 5:18). He stated that words written by David were “by the Holy Spirit” of God (Mark 12:36). He said that what was spoken to the leaders of Israel was “the word of God”, and that “the Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). He taught that His own teachings had come directly from God the Father in heaven (John 12:49; 14:24). He stated that the Holy Spirit of God would lead His apostles “into all truth” (John 16:13), and His apostles taught that all the Old Testament Scriptures were given “by inspiration of God” (2 Timothy 3:16), and that Old Testament prophecy came though holy men of God who “spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21). The English text of the Bible and the notes we have produced and present to the reader reflect this high view of inspiration. THE BIBLE TEXT : The text used for this Study Bible is not a new translation, but a revision of the Authorized Version, known popularly as The King James Version (hereafter called KJV), first published in 1611. We have done this revision with constant reference to the same Hebrew and Greek manuscripts that the translators of the KJV used. THE NOTES: Our sole purpose in writing and publishing these notes has been to provide the reader with a help in better understanding the Word of God, and so put it into practice more fully. They represent many years of hard work. Great care has been taken to try to expound what is in the text of the Bible, and not to present any preconceptions or prejudices we may have. It is, of course, quite possible that we have not always succeeded in this, and the reader may sometimes find mistakes in matters of fact or errors in the interpretation of a verse or a passage. If these things are pointed out to us, and we are convinced of our error, we will be most happy to correct any such thing in future editions. Truth is what we constantly aim at, and anything less than the truth in our thinking and speaking and writing is unacceptable and painful to us, as it should be to everyone who reads this. May God alone be praised if those who use our Study Bible come to a better understanding of the truth through it. We are in hearty agreement with the psalmist who wrote, “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your mercy and because of your truth” (Ps 115:1). In this we will have our joy and satisfaction. We have provided a great many references throughout the notes and in a brief concordance at the end. We hope all these references are accurate, but are aware that mistakes in proof reading are always possible and may be found here and there. If the reader discovers any such mistakes we would appreciate having them pointed out to us. G.R. Crow & The Staff of Grace Ministries The copyrights: English and Telugu Study Bibles - Grace Ministries, Hindi NT Text is taken from Dusty Sandals. Please visit our websites at www.graceministriesindia.com Email us: info@graceministriesindia.com www.dustysandals.com Email us: info@dustysandals.com

About

Bible Explorer

This app helps users deepen their Bible study by allowing them to create journal entries for specific passages. It provides tools to explore parallel verses, original language meanings, and commentaries to enrich understanding.

Highlights
  • Journal entries for Bible passages
  • Explore parallel passages
  • Study original languages
  • Read commentaries
  • Deepen Bible understanding
Features
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As you study a passage in the bible, one of the most helpful ways to make it come alive is to write down your thoughts on what you are reading. The Bible Explorer app allows you to create journal entries for bible passages. It allows you to explore parallel passages to the passage being studied, explore the passage in the original languages, and read commentaries on the passage to better inform your thoughts and your journal entries. It is designed for bible lovers who want to do more than just read the bible - this is for bible explorers.

Screenshots

GM Study Bible4 screens
Bible Explorer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bible Explorer at 5.0 against GM Study Bible's 4.7. GM Study Bible's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Bible Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GM Study Bible has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GM Study Bible ships an update every 5 months, Bible Explorer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GM Study Bible versus Bible Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGM Study BibleBible Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeevan NairJohn Nelson

Customer experience

GM Study Bible

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bible Explorer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GM Study Bible

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GM Study Bible free?
GM Study Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Explorer free?
Bible Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GM Study Bible or Bible Explorer?
Bible Explorer is rated higher. GM Study Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bible Explorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GM Study Bible or Bible Explorer have ads?
Neither GM Study Bible nor Bible Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GM Study Bible or Bible Explorer?
GM Study Bible ships an update every 5 months, and Bible Explorer every 6 months. Most recently, GM Study Bible was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bible Explorer on October 4, 2026.

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