Comparison

Scofield Reference Bible vs Bible Characters Dictionary

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

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About

Scofield Reference Bible

This app provides the Scofield Reference Bible with King James Bible text, offering concise commentary and cross-references to aid in understanding scripture. It features offline access, daily Bible verses, audio downloads, and highlighting capabilities for a comprehensive study experience.

Highlights
  • Scofield Reference Bible with KJV text
  • Offline access
  • Concise commentary and cross-references
  • Daily Bible verses
  • Audio downloads
  • Highlighting and bookmarking
Features
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Get your scofield Bible or scofield reference Bible for with King James Bible text. A student of the word needs to have references to other commentaries so they can learn the word of God well. As a Bible is it important to have a Bible commentary which gives you an understanding of certain scriptures. The Bible commentary is not supposed to replace our communion with the Holy Spirit. This is as a help but the Holy Spirit is our ultimate helper. Written originally in 1909, C. I. Scofield's intent was to provide a concise but complete tool that would meet the need of someone just beginning to read the Bible and it has helped a lot of people to understand the Bible very well. The Scofield Reference Bible contains very brief commentary, often consisting of no more than a few sentences and several cross-references. Usually the definitions are short which makes it easy to memorize. The good thing about this Scofield reference Bible is that it is completely offline and can be used when you are on the go. This is Bible in your pocket reference Bible. The Scofield Study Bible had several innovative features. Most important, it printed what amounted to a commentary on the biblical text alongside the Bible instead of in a separate volume. This Scofield Bible has embedded in it King James Bible which you can move in between screens easily whiles doing your reference Bible study. The King James Bible that comes with it has daily Bible verses which shows on your phone daily. It also has audio that you can download and listen to offline as you choose. Do you have a scripture in mind that you want to bookmark or save as a favorite? Then this can be done as well. Gone are the days when you have a King James Bible and then you have a highlighter that you use to highlight different words. This is also possible in this application. You have the option to choose several colors and to use them to make a remarkable Bible interface to save the best things God has taught you whiles reading the Bible. The Scofield reference Bible contains a cross-referencing system that tied together related verses of Scripture and allowed a reader to follow biblical themes from one chapter and book to another. It was in the pages of the Scofield Reference Bible that many Christians first encountered Archbishop James Ussher's calculation of the date of Creation as 4004 BC; and through discussion of Scofield's notes, which advocated the "gap theory," fundamentalists began a serious internal debate about the nature and chronology of creation. There is so much good news in the word of God. God enjoys it when His children read His word and are obedient to it in all things. We give Him all the praise for all the things He has done. Get daily Bible verses In this scofield Bible reference you also get daily Bible verses for your daily motivation. The goodness of God will never cease and with our daily Bible reading, we are able to have the best of things we need. Bookmark feature of scofield reference Bible or scofield offline Bible Every verse you like can be bookmarked in the KJV Bible offline section for quick reference. Scofield reference is a must have Bible app for the Bible believing Christian. When referring to the reference it helps. There is audio Bible on the other side of this reference which helps those who cannot read so well to listen to the Bible in style.

About

Bible Characters Dictionary

This app aids in understanding and remembering biblical figures. It features a quick search function to easily find specific characters. Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone interested in biblical studies.

Highlights
  • Character understanding
  • Character memorization
  • Quick search system
  • Biblical figure reference
Features
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Bible Characters Dictionary brings together 150 classic character studies of the men and women of the Bible, and works without an internet connection. From Adam and Abraham to Paul and the people of the parables, each study is a full-length portrait to read, reflect on and return to. LOOK UP • 150 entries in alphabetical order • Search that forgives spelling mistakes, accents and punctuation, and can also search inside the entries • Hear the headword read aloud (American or British voice) • Bookmarks and history LEARN • Flashcards with spaced repetition: what you find hard comes back sooner • Multiple-choice quiz • Ready-made decks to start with, or study your own bookmarks • Word of the day, with an optional morning notification COMFORTABLE • Works offline: everything is on your device • Light and dark mode, three text sizes • iPhone and iPad The app is free and shows ads. A one-time purchase removes them. The entries are for study and personal reflection. They come from older reference works, so spelling and wording may differ from the Bible translation you use.

Screenshots

Scofield Reference Bible4 screens
Bible Characters Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bible Characters Dictionary at 100% against Scofield Reference Bible's 13%. Bible Characters Dictionary also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Scofield Reference Bible's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Scofield Reference Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scofield Reference Bible has 534 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Scofield Reference Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bible Characters Dictionary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scofield Reference Bible ships an update every 2 months, Bible Characters Dictionary every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scofield Reference Bible versus Bible Characters Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScofield Reference BibleBible Characters Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (534 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatchdis Group B.VAndrew Putranto

Customer experience

Scofield Reference Bible

All ratings527 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Bible Characters Dictionary

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scofield Reference Bible

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Characters Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scofield Reference Bible free?
Scofield Reference Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Characters Dictionary free?
Bible Characters Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scofield Reference Bible or Bible Characters Dictionary?
Scofield Reference Bible is rated higher. Scofield Reference Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Bible Characters Dictionary averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Scofield Reference Bible or Bible Characters Dictionary have ads?
Both Scofield Reference Bible and Bible Characters Dictionary show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scofield Reference Bible or Bible Characters Dictionary?
Scofield Reference Bible ships an update every 2 months, and Bible Characters Dictionary every 38 months. Most recently, Scofield Reference Bible was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bible Characters Dictionary on October 29, 2026.

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