Comparison

TAD vs Bible

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

Head to head
About

TAD

Features
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Explore, translate, and learn – fully offline and accessible Experience the power of three languages in a modern, user-friendly dictionary. TAD (The Accessible Dictionary) provides definitions, parts of speech, and example sentences for English, French, and German – anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. Why TAD is your perfect companion: Trilingual coverage Look up meanings and translations across three languages – no app switching required. 100% offline All dictionary data is stored locally on your device. Search anytime – no Wi-Fi or mobile data needed. VoiceOver-optimized Built from the ground up with accessibility in mind: fully usable with VoiceOver for blind and visually impaired users. Smart, fast search Fuzzy search delivers real-time results, including exact matches, prefixes, and partial matches as you type. Detailed entries Access definitions, example sentences, synonyms, and parts of speech – all in one place. Clean interface A distraction-free design with dark mode support – easy on the eyes day or night. Powered by open data Content is based on Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0) and carefully prepared for offline use.

About

Bible

This app offers a peaceful and uncluttered environment for reading the Bible. Save and organize favorite passages, add highlights, and write personal notes. It provides offline access to multiple Bible versions and supports Siri integration for easy navigation and note retrieval.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible reading
  • Save passages and notes
  • Highlighting in multiple colors
  • Organize passages into collections
  • Siri AI and Shortcuts integration
  • Customizable font and appearance
  • Private iCloud sync option
Features
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A simple Bible app, made for reading. Simply Scripture gives you a calm, uncluttered place to read the Bible, save the passages that speak to you and return to them whenever you need. NO ADS OR PURCHASES, ALWAYS FREE Everything is free, with no ads, in-app purchases or subscriptions. You don't need an account to read, save passages or write notes. DOWNLOAD YOUR FAVORITE VERSION Bibles in 11 languages are included and ready to read offline from your first launch, including the King James Version (KJV). Download the versions you want and they stay on your device, even without an internet connection. SAVE PASSAGES, HIGHLIGHTS AND NOTES Select a verse or a longer passage to save it, highlight it in the color of your choice or write a personal note. Everything stays connected to the Scripture that inspired it. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Gather passages around a theme, a study or a season of life. Your saved passages, highlights and notes come together in one place. SIRI AI AND SHORTCUTS Ask Siri to open a passage, continue reading or work with your collections, or build your own shortcuts. With Siri AI on iOS 27, you can also find your notes. English-language study notes and Bible dictionary entries from Tyndale are available through Shortcuts. EVERY BOOK, BEAUTIFULLY TYPESET Choose your font and text size, light or dark appearance, and read in portrait or landscape. The screen stays on while you read. SIMPLE, QUICK NAVIGATION Jump to any book and chapter in a moment, and pick up where you left off from your recent reading. YOUR LIBRARY, KEPT PRIVATE Your notes, highlights and collections save to your device first. Sync them with your private iCloud when available, or with an optional Simply Scripture account. Siri AI features require a compatible iPhone with iOS 27 and depend on language and region. Just the Word.

Screenshots

TAD3 screens
Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bible at every 2 weeks against TAD's every 9 months. TAD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAD ships an update every 9 months, Bible every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TAD versus Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTADBible
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmicale du Personel de l'institut pour Deficients VisuelsEdgar Ntensibe

In-app purchases

None

TAD

No in-app purchases

None

Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TAD free?
TAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible free?
Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TAD or Bible have ads?
Neither TAD nor Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TAD or Bible?
TAD ships an update every 9 months, and Bible every 2 weeks. Most recently, TAD was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bible on October 13, 2026.

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