Comparison

Interlinear Bible vs Mirror Study Bible

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

Head to head
About

Interlinear Bible

Explore the Bible in its original languages. This app provides interlinear Greek and Hebrew texts with transliteration for pronunciation. Navigate the scriptures with scrollable and zoomable displays, offering a deep dive into biblical texts.

Highlights
  • Interlinear Greek and Hebrew texts
  • Transliteration for pronunciation
  • Scrollable and zoomable display
  • New Testament from Berean Greek Bible
  • Old Testament in Hebrew and Septuagint
Features
Currently charting
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Learn Greek and Hebrew by reading the Bible with interlinear English completely offline. Here are many of the features included: - Greek New Testament - Hebrew Old Testament (see below for more info) - Interlinear English translation - Interlinear transliteration (pronunciation) - Options to show, hide or reverse help texts - Strong's Reference: tap a word to open - Copy/Paste: Hebrew and Greek - Advanced Search: hold a word and select, or type to search Hebrew/Greek, translation, transliteration, or Strong's reference in 3 different modes - Save bookmarks to bookmarks page - Scrollable and responsive interface - Font size options - Theme options - Wake lock - Feedback support - Completely offline The New Testament Books are taken from the Berean Greek Bible which is based on Nestle (1904). The Old Testament Books are in Hebrew except for the Books of Tobit, 1-4 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, and Judith which were taken from the Septuagint.

About

Mirror Study Bible

This app offers a unique translation of the New Testament with in-depth commentary focused on Christ and personal identity. It aims to reveal your true identity as an image of God, moving beyond mere examples to a deeper understanding of scripture.

Highlights
  • Contemporary speech translation
  • In-depth commentary
  • Focus on Christ and personal identity
  • Scripture interpretation
  • Spiritual understanding
Features
Currently charting
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The Mirror Study Bible — the Mirror translation with commentary, by Francois du Toit. Immerse yourself in the Scriptures in a translation that unfolds the rhythm and intent of the original Greek text. The Mirror opens your eyes to what Scripture has always been about: Christ did not come to be an example for you, but of you! The incarnation celebrates the fact that the destiny of the Word was not the page, but tangible human life. Rediscover your identity in the very image of the invisible God. Everything is included with your one-time purchase — no subscription, no ads: • The latest Mirror Study Bible text, available offline from the moment you open the app • Chapter audio — listen while you read, or on the go • Ten reading languages: English, Français, Nederlands, Deutsch, Afrikaans, Español, Magyar, Polski, Русский, Português • A daily thought from Divine Embrace to begin your day • Save bookmarks, highlights, and personal notes as you read, with optional cross-device sync • Fast full-text search across every book and commentary Endorsed and read by church leaders and laymen globally, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr. C Baxter Kruger, and Dr. Steve McVey. Visit us at: https://www.mirrorword.net About Content Rights: Copyright © 2012 by Francois du Toit. All rights reserved. THE MIRROR text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio), up to and inclusive of fifty (50) verses, without express written permission of The Author providing the verses quoted do not account for 25 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted. Notice of copyright must appear as follows on either the title page or the copyright page of the work in which THE MIRROR is quoted: “Scripture taken from THE MIRROR. Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of The Author.”

Screenshots

Interlinear Bible4 screens
Mirror Study Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interlinear Bible at $9.99 against Mirror Study Bible's $29.99. Interlinear Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). Mirror Study Bible's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

Interlinear Bible costs $9.99 and Mirror Study Bible $29.99 up front. Mirror Study Bible sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Interlinear Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirror Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 146 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Interlinear Bible's written reviews are positive against 51% of Mirror Study Bible's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interlinear Bible ships an update every 4 weeks, Mirror Study Bible every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Interlinear Bible versus Mirror Study Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterlinear BibleMirror Study Bible
Price$9.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.2 (70 ratings)4.4 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better50.9% of reviews
Number of ratings70146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#40#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB62 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMartin LochStefan du Toit

Customer experience

Interlinear Bible

All ratings70 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative24.5%

Mirror Study Bible

All ratings146 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Interlinear Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mirror Study Bible

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Login issues
  • Sign-up not completing
  • App not opening or accessible
  • App performance issues after update (slow scrolling)
  • Highlighting issues (cannot undo, highlights too much)
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  • Missing books (Old Testament, Matthew, Mark, James, Revelation)
  • In-app purchase not downloading content
  • App stuck on downloading premium version
  • No email confirmation for sign-in
  • App not downloading after purchase
  • Blank pages in books
  • Error messages upon purchase/download
  • Password field disappears on iPad login
  • Previous paid version disappeared
  • App not upgrading to paid version
  • Cannot access full version after purchase

Requested features

16 requests
  • Allow highlighting of sections only
  • Update to current revision
  • Include Old Testament
  • Include Matthew and Mark
  • Add missing books (e.g., Book of James)
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  • Allow undoing highlights
  • Option to put back to previous version
  • Easy search functionality
  • Allow users to use previously purchased translations
  • Make app responsive and immediate results after purchase
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Add more content as it updates
  • Provide a clear way to purchase the full version
  • Fix issues with in-app purchases not downloading
  • Provide responsive customer support

In-app purchases

None

Interlinear Bible

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mirror Study Bible

One-time2
  • Lifetime Web Access$12.99
  • The Complete Mirror Bible$19.99

Questions

Is Interlinear Bible free?
Interlinear Bible costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirror Study Bible free?
Mirror Study Bible costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interlinear Bible or Mirror Study Bible?
Mirror Study Bible is rated higher. Interlinear Bible averages 4.2 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Mirror Study Bible averages 4.4 from 146 ratings.
Do Interlinear Bible or Mirror Study Bible have ads?
Neither Interlinear Bible nor Mirror Study Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interlinear Bible or Mirror Study Bible?
Interlinear Bible ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mirror Study Bible every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interlinear Bible was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mirror Study Bible on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Interlinear Bible or Mirror Study Bible?
Interlinear Bible currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and Mirror Study Bible at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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