# Through the Word vs First Scroll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Through the Word at none against First Scroll's 2. Through the Word also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and ratings volume (5K vs 19). First Scroll's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Through the Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

Through the Word holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Through the Word has 5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Through the Word's written reviews are positive against 60% of First Scroll's.

Through the Word ships an update every 2 weeks, First Scroll every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Through the Word | First Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-word-bible-guide/id1324825712/reviews)** | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-scroll-start-with-god/id6793342821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Through the Word Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490465297) | [Kellen Mckay](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793342823) |

## What reviewers say

### Through the Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-word-bible-guide/id1324825712)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted audio recordings
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

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


### First Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-scroll-start-with-god/id6793342821)

Start your day with a moment of peace and reflection. This app offers daily Bible verses, personal prayers, and guided Christian meditations to help you focus on your faith before the day's distractions begin. It also includes tools to protect your attention and a complete Bible for reading and study.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verse with reflection, Personalized prayer generation, Guided Scripture-based meditations, Distracting app blocker, Complete World English Bible reading, Daily consistency tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Light Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| First Light Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Through the Word free?

Through the Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First Scroll free?

First Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Through the Word or First Scroll?

Through the Word is rated higher. Through the Word averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while First Scroll averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Through the Word or First Scroll have ads?

Neither Through the Word nor First Scroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Through the Word or First Scroll?

Through the Word ships an update every 2 weeks, and First Scroll every 6 days. Most recently, Through the Word was updated on October 26, 2026 and First Scroll on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*