Comparison

Through the Word vs Between Covers

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

Between Covers

Discover your next favorite romance novel and connect with a passionate community. Get personalized recommendations, join discussions, and explore curated reading experiences. It's the perfect escape for book lovers.

Highlights
  • Curated book recommendations
  • Mood-based reading picks
  • Community discussions and polls
  • Immersive monthly reading themes
  • Personalized book bestie assistant
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Your next obsession is waiting. Between Covers is the romance escape where you discover, feel, and talk about the stories you love—with a community that gets it. Find your next five-star read, set the vibe, and sink deeper into the world of romance. From curated recommendations to cozy, mood-based picks, every corner is designed to pull you in. Step into the Lounge for real conversations, hot takes, polls, and bookish chaos. Explore Cozy Corner for immersive monthly themes and curated reading experiences. And meet Iris—your romance book bestie, here to guide you, spark debates, and help you find your next favorite story. Because the best part of finishing a book is having someone to talk about it with. Explore everything Between Covers has to offer with a 7-day free trial. After your trial, continue with a monthly or annual membership. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Annual Membership — $89.99/year (about $7.50/month) - Monthly Membership — $9.99/month - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://betweencovers-legal-documents.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://betweencovers-legal-documents.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/privacy-policy.html

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Through the Word4 screens
Between Covers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Through the Word at none against Between Covers's 2. Through the Word also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 1) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). Between Covers's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Between Covers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Through the Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Between Covers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Through the Word has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Through the Word ships an update every 2 weeks, Between Covers monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Through the Word versus Between Covers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrough the WordBetween Covers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThrough the Word Inc.Modern Vision Design LLC

Customer experience

Through the Word

All ratings4,889 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,105 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.4%

Between Covers

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

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

Between Covers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Through the Word

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Between Covers

Subscriptions2
  • Between Covers Membership$9.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Through the Word free?
Through the Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Between Covers free?
Between Covers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Through the Word or Between Covers?
Between Covers is rated higher. Through the Word averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Between Covers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Through the Word or Between Covers have ads?
Neither Through the Word nor Between Covers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Through the Word or Between Covers?
Through the Word ships an update every 2 weeks, and Between Covers monthly. Most recently, Through the Word was updated on November 9, 2026 and Between Covers on November 9, 2026.

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