# RE Scriptures vs 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RE Scriptures at 67% against 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)'s 20%. RE Scriptures also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. RE Scriptures asks for nothing beyond the download.

1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) has 453 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of RE Scriptures's written reviews are positive against 20% of 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RE Scriptures ships an update every 16 months, 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE Scriptures | 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-scriptures/id1316990140/reviews) | **[4.8 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1599-geneva-bible-gnv/id1517515464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **453** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorien Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/987630901) | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) |

## What reviewers say

### RE Scriptures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-scriptures/id1316990140)

Access and study the complete Restoration Edition scriptures offline. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, text sizes, and color schemes. Quickly navigate content by volume, book, and chapter.

**Highlights:** Offline scripture reading, Customizable text and appearance, Easy navigation by volume, book, chapter, Includes Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price, Restoration Edition text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1599-geneva-bible-gnv/id1517515464)

Explore a significant English Bible translation from 1599, known for its numbered verses and detailed notes. This edition focuses on the 66 books of the Protestant canon, offering clarity and historical context for daily study and spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** 1599 Geneva Bible translation, Numbered verses for easy reference, Detailed notes and commentary, Focus on 66 Protestant canon books, Historical insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - Three Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| Three Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - one year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two Years | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE Scriptures free?

RE Scriptures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) free?

1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RE Scriptures or 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)?

1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) is rated higher. RE Scriptures averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) averages 4.8 from 453 ratings.

### Do RE Scriptures or 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) have ads?

1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) shows ads; RE Scriptures does not.

### Which is updated more often, RE Scriptures or 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)?

RE Scriptures ships an update every 16 months, and 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) every 4 months. Most recently, RE Scriptures was updated on October 24, 2026 and 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) on October 24, 2026.

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