Comparison

BonoLingo vs Hide the Word

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

Head to head
About

BonoLingo

Features
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BonoLingo helps people to learn to talk a new language.

About

Hide the Word

This app offers multiple engaging methods to memorize scripture, including quizzes, flashcards, and crosswords. It tracks your progress with mastery rings and streaks, allowing for personalized study sets and offline practice. Designed for Bible quizzers and anyone dedicated to scripture memorization.

Highlights
  • Six practice modes: Quiz, Fill in the Blank, Sequence, Type It, Crossword
  • Flashcard modes for quote, reference, and charting
  • Study sets for official Bible Quiz competitions
  • Progress tracking with mastery rings and streaks
  • Customizable study sets
  • Offline functionality
  • Accessibility features: OpenDyslexic font, color-blind palettes, VoiceOver
Features
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Scripture memory built for competitive Bible quizzers, and for anyone serious about hiding God's Word in their heart. SIX WAYS TO PRACTICE Quiz, Fill in the Blank, Sequence, Type It and Crossword turn review into a game. Every round ends with a quick review of the verses you missed. FLASHCARDS Quote: see the reference, recall the verse. Reference: see the verse, name where it's found. Charting: see a key word, recall the verses it appears in. Get a hint when you're stuck, and grade yourself with a swipe. BUILT FOR QUIZZING Official UPCI Bible Quiz sets, in study order, ready to go. Every verse shows its unique beginning, the words that tell it apart from verses that start the same way, and how often its key words appear across the set. STACKS Split your material into a stack for each day or into equal groups, or pick the verses yourself. Smart stacks gather what you've learned and what needs review. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Every right answer fills your mastery ring as verses move from learned to mastered. Set goals, keep your streak going, and give each set and stack its own icon and color. YOUR OWN SETS Make a study set for any Scripture you want to learn. EASY TO READ OpenDyslexic font, color-blind palettes, Increase Contrast, larger text sizes and full VoiceOver support. WORKS OFFLINE Practice anywhere, no internet needed. Your progress syncs across your devices through your own iCloud account, and only you can see it. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

BonoLingo3 screens
Hide the Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BonoLingo at Free against Hide the Word's $9.99. BonoLingo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Hide the Word's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On 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

BonoLingo is free to download; Hide the Word costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BonoLingo ships an update every 4 months, Hide the Word every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BonoLingo versus Hide the Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonoLingoHide the Word
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBonoLingo Group ASMichelle Garrett

In-app purchases

None

BonoLingo

No in-app purchases

None

Hide the Word

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BonoLingo free?
BonoLingo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hide the Word free?
Hide the Word costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BonoLingo or Hide the Word have ads?
Neither BonoLingo nor Hide the Word shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BonoLingo or Hide the Word?
BonoLingo ships an update every 4 months, and Hide the Word every 5 days. Most recently, BonoLingo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hide the Word on November 3, 2026.

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