# jБиблия 3 vs Russian Bible

jБиблия 3 and Russian Bible both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of jБиблия 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Russian Bible's. jБиблия 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Russian Bible's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for jБиблия 3 against 4.8 for Russian Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Russian Bible has 2.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of jБиблия 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Russian Bible's.

jБиблия 3 ships an update every 7 months, Russian Bible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | jБиблия 3 | Russian Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-3/id1350116633/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-bible/id1414868266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 60 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ростовская христианская церковь](https://appshunter.io/developer/390506276) | [Watchdis Group B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286409898) |

## What reviewers say

### jБиблия 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-3/id1350116633)

This application provides a comprehensive Bible reading experience on your phone. It offers easy navigation, search functionality, bookmark management, and multiple translations. Offline access and customizable reading plans with reminders are also included.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible text display, Easy navigation to books and chapters, Fast search functionality, Bookmark management, Multiple Bible translations, Verse comparison across translations, Customizable reading plans with reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Russian Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-bible/id1414868266)

Access the Holy Bible in Russian with daily verses, bookmarking, note-taking, and highlighting features. Easily search for specific books or terms and share inspirational verses on social media.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verses, Bookmark last read position, Take notes on verses, Highlight verses with colors, Quick search functionality, Share verses on social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Blessed Bible
- 👍 Good app
- 🎧 Excellent audio narration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Typos and errors in text
- 📢 Excessive ads and distractions
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Deceptive 'update' ads with potential viruses
- Incorrect word usage (e.g. 'Бой' instead of 'Бог')

**Requested features**

- Add other Bible translations
- Improve text-audio synchronization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is jБиблия 3 free?

jБиблия 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Russian Bible free?

Russian Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, jБиблия 3 or Russian Bible?

jБиблия 3 is rated higher. jБиблия 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Russian Bible averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do jБиблия 3 or Russian Bible have ads?

Russian Bible shows ads; jБиблия 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, jБиблия 3 or Russian Bible?

jБиблия 3 ships an update every 7 months, and Russian Bible every 2 months. Most recently, jБиблия 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Russian Bible on October 26, 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.*