Comparison

Through the Word vs TaqReader

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

Head to head
About

Through the Word

This app offers a guided audio journey through the Bible, providing daily plans and chapter-by-chapter audio guides. It aims to make understanding scripture accessible in about ten minutes a day, with options for group study.

Highlights
  • Daily Bible plans
  • Audio guides for every chapter
  • 10-minute daily commitment
  • Group study features
  • Offline listening
  • Thematic Bible journeys
Features
Currently charting
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UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE IN JUST TEN MINUTES A DAY, with plans for every book and audio guides for every chapter. Through the Word is a guided audio journey through the entire Bible, one chapter at a time - with no ads, no fees, ever. Every day, more than 150,000 people around the world trust TTW for their daily Bible habit. Read their stories below! YOUR DAILY BIBLE HABIT Simple. Bible. Habit. One chapter today, next chapter tomorrow. BIBLE ON YOUR SCREEN, TEACHER IN YOUR HEADPHONES Every audio guide walks you through one Bible chapter with clear explanation and insightful application. UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE TOGETHER New in 4.0! TTW Together is now available for every Bible book, journey, and topical plan. Start or join a group today! FREE FOREVER & 10 MINUTES A DAY No fees and no ads. TTW fits a busy schedule, making it easy to listen on the road, while you work out, or whatever fits your daily routine… anytime, anywhere, even offline. AUDIO GUIDES FOR EVERY CHAPTER From Genesis to Revelation, walk through all 1,189 chapters in about 10 minutes each with clear explanations for every chapter. 19 EPIC JOURNEYS THROUGH THE BIBLE The Bible can seem daunting, so TTW has broken it down into 19 journeys, guiding you step-by-step through books, themes, and chronology with a great balance between Old and New Testaments. THE CURE FOR LOST-IN-LEVITICUS SYNDROME Have you ever started a Bible reading plan, but got bogged down in Leviticus or Numbers? TTW’s simple plan keeps you moving, and our teachers even make the boring chapters interesting! GUIDES FOR BIBLE CURIOUS TO BIBLE PROS New to the Bible? Try the 26-day “Start” journey. Been reading for a while now? TTW has more than 1200 audio guides covering every Bible chapter, with insight and application for every level. THOUSANDS OF 5-STAR REVIEWS AND LISTENER STORIES “… Today (Oct 20, 2023) we officially completed 1,288 days straight going through each chapter of each book of the Bible… we have truly become a band of brothers. We’ve seen miraculous answers to prayer… we have become a band of brothers who rally daily around God's Word… You have been an anchor for us." –JD Hornbacher (and the "Bible with the Guys" group) (Oct 20, 2023) “… TTW has changed my life completely. It made the Bible come alive… Now that I listen before sleeping, I have no trouble keeping the Bible habit… ending the day with my head and thoughts resting and thinking about through the word.” –Christina Thorkildsen (October 9, 2023) “We do our homeschool Bible class with TTW… Always excellent! Always a blessing. We are die-hard TTW fans… And we love you all!” –Kate Russo Thompson (October 3, 2023) “I have been a Christian for many years… I learn something new every day. It’s awesome! So thankful Kris and company obeyed the Lord in this incredible undertaking.” –paigebontrager (September 15, 2023) “… never have I experienced the Bible in this kind of way! Since I downloaded and signed into the app… It feels really great to be excited about God's Word!” –Misty H (September 8, 2023) “I ran from God for a few years… I found through the word and it has helped God to change my lack of time in the Bible to a daily feeding and understanding… It is an awesome, helpful tool!” –Lispott11 (October 17, 2023) “In 2022, I invited some family members to do a Bible study in the Youversion Bible app… We love you all and your teachings and insights have helped all of our faith grow. God is using your ministry in a mighty way!” –Kim Conner (September 20, 2023) “Through the Word has been an absolute Godsend… Thank you so much! May God bless and keep you all at this incredible ministry!” –Fefe0428 (August 18, 2023) “I wanted to personally thank Pastor Kris… I finally found someone who was able to explain God’s Word to me… Now I want to be baptized… Again, thank you. You’ve made a huge impact on my life and I’m grateful.” –Lisa (August 28, 2023) Find lots more stories at https://throughtheword.org/stories/

About

TaqReader

This application allows users to download and read EPUB files directly from web links. It offers a straightforward and efficient reading experience for digital books.

Highlights
  • EPUB reader
  • Download from links
  • Fast performance
  • Reliable functionality
  • Free to use
Features
Currently charting
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Simple, fast, reliable and free epub reader. Just enter a link to an epub file, download it and read it :)

Screenshots

Through the Word4 screens
TaqReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Through the Word at 88% against TaqReader's 59%. Through the Word also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). TaqReader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

Through the Word holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Through the Word's written reviews are positive against 59% of TaqReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Through the Word ships an update every 2 weeks, TaqReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Through the Word versus TaqReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrough the WordTaqReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5K ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#71 — better#136
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThrough the Word Inc.Madan Ali Abu Hayzah

Customer experience

Through the Word

All ratings4,889 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,065 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.6%

TaqReader

All ratings1,044 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative28.8%

User reviews

Through the Word

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use and understand
  • 🙌 Helpful in understanding the Bible
  • 🎓 Excellent teaching and insights
  • 🤗 Engaging and relatable presenters
  • 🕰️ Bite-sized, manageable content

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Frequent sign-in issues
  • 🔀 Difficulty maintaining progress across updates
  • 🔊 Audio quality and volume inconsistencies
  • 🔍 Lack of search and navigation features

TaqReader

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Enjoyable reading experience
  • 💰 Affordable book prices
  • 🗂️ Convenient book organization
  • 🤖 Helpful in-app commands

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🖥️ Suboptimal iPad/iOS experience
  • 🌙 Lack of dark mode
  • 📝 Limited annotation/highlighting tools

Bugs and requests

Through the Word

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Corrupted audio recordings
  • Unexpected app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to choose Bible translation
  • Option to bookmark progress and resume
  • Improved search and navigation
  • Customizable audio/visual settings

TaqReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Audiobook playback issues
  • Inconsistent page/progress tracking
  • Subscription/purchase problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve iPad/iOS compatibility and features
  • Implement annotation and highlighting tools
  • Add custom folder organization for books

In-app purchases

None

Through the Word

No in-app purchases

None

TaqReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Through the Word free?
Through the Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaqReader free?
TaqReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Through the Word or TaqReader?
Through the Word is rated higher. Through the Word averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while TaqReader averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Through the Word or TaqReader have ads?
Neither Through the Word nor TaqReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Through the Word or TaqReader?
Through the Word ships an update every 2 weeks, and TaqReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Through the Word was updated on October 23, 2026 and TaqReader on October 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Through the Word or TaqReader?
Through the Word currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and TaqReader at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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