CEPHER Abridged Edition vs KJV Apocrypha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CEPHER Abridged Edition
This app offers a unique translation of scriptures, transliterating Hebrew names and places with definitions and pronunciations. It corrects errors in existing translations and restores original book order and missing texts. Features include daily prayers, scripture readings, and search functionality.
- Transliterates Hebrew names and places
- Provides definitions and pronunciations
- Restores original book order
- Corrects translation errors
- Includes daily Hebrew prayers and scriptures
- Keyword, book, chapter, and verse search
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• Sets forth a transliteration, rather than a substitution, of the names of the Father (Yahuah), Son (Yahusha) and Holy Spirit (Ruach Ha'Qodesh). • Transliterates over 3,100 other Hebrew names and places, which are all clickable to provide the definition and pronunciation in English. • Restores the stand alone Aleph Tav את throughout the text (previously omitted in other English translations) • Includes the 66 books found in most modern English Bibles. • Restores an accurate order to the books as they were originally written. • Corrects many notorious errors found in virtually all previous English translations, such as Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 14, Zakaryahu (Zechariah) 5, and Mattithyahu (Matthew) 23. • Restores Chapters 151-155 of Tehilliym (Psalms) and the Acrostic Psalms 35 and 145, together with the Acrostic format of Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) are marked with Ivriyt (Hebrew) indicators. • Restores the Missing Fragment of 70 verses in 4 Ezra Chapter 7. • Restores the 29th chapter of Ma’asiym (The Acts of the Apostles) chronicling Pa’al’s (Paul’s) journey to Spain and Britain. The Cepher Abridged allows you to easily search the scriptures by keyword, book, chapter or verse, and is loaded with extra features including: • The Daily Hebrew Prayers and/or Daily Scriptures on the home page. • Support for light and dark mode. • Links to our Weekly Torah Portion, Dr. Stephen Pidgeon’s blog, articles and other free downloads available our website. • Ability to copy up to five verses at a time. Upgrade to the paid version of The Cepher App to get the following features: • Note-taking and highlighting available in seven different colors. • Ability to sync personalization (notes, bookmarks, etc.) across devices by opting into cloud storage. • A Lexicon of all the transliterated Hebrew words found in the את CEPHER.
KJV Apocrypha
Explore the additional books of Scripture not included in the Protestant canon. This app offers historical and spiritual insights, complementing the King James Version for a broader understanding of biblical history and tradition.
- Includes Apocryphal books
- Historical insights
- Spiritual insights
- Complements KJV Bible
- Study and reflection tool
- Biblical history context
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The KJV Apocrypha includes additional books historically placed between the Old and New Testaments, offering extended insights into biblical history and tradition. It complements the classic King James Version with valuable context. Often used for study and research, it helps readers explore early writings and deepen their understanding of Scripture. This collection is ideal for those seeking broader knowledge beyond the standard biblical canon. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CEPHER Abridged Edition at 66% against KJV Apocrypha's 23%. CEPHER Abridged Edition also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). KJV Apocrypha's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 105). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. KJV Apocrypha sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CEPHER Abridged Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.
KJV Apocrypha holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KJV Apocrypha has 1.3K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of CEPHER Abridged Edition's written reviews are positive against 23% of KJV Apocrypha's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CEPHER Abridged Edition | KJV Apocrypha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (105 ratings) | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 105 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cepher Publishing LLC | RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA |
Customer experience
CEPHER Abridged Edition
KJV Apocrypha
User reviews
CEPHER Abridged Edition
From 105 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Restored sacred names
- 📖 Access to additional books
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Deeper understanding of scripture
- ✅ Accurate translation
Room to improve
- 💰 Cost of full version
- 💸 Books behind paywall
- 🚫 No copy/paste scripture
- 🤔 KJV-like wording
- 🗣️ Old English language
KJV Apocrypha
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Best Bible app ever
- 👍 Excellent app from beginning to end
- 🚀 Decent app functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Apocrypha books not available or not working
- 🐛 Blank chapters or invisible book names
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate without seeing book names
- 🔍 Need to know book order to find content
- 💸 False advertising about Apocrypha availability
Bugs and requests
CEPHER Abridged Edition
Reported bugs
11 issues- No way to copy scripture
- App freezes on loading screen
- Recent changes removed 'pray' feature
- Cannot access purchased full version
- Purchased app not transferable to new device
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- App won't load
- Verse changes after update
- Alef Tav disappeared in new version
- Search button not working
- Typo in 1 Kings 17:4-6
- Black bars on X/XS/XR devices
Requested features
13 requests- Copy scripture functionality
- Reveal hidden books for free
- Audio version
- Night mode/dark mode
- Restore original version
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- Audio for full version
- Full screen resolution
- Split screen capabilities (iPad)
- Audio for driving/listening
- Restore original verse wording
- Fix lowercase pronouns
- Fix search button
- Increase verse highlighting limit
KJV Apocrypha
Reported bugs
4 issues- Apocrypha books not available
- Blank chapters
- Invisible book names in dark mode
- App crashing or cutting out
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apocrypha books
- Improve visibility of book names
- Resume audio playback from where user left off
- Adjust audio quality/voice
- Provide option to remove ads
In-app purchases
CEPHER Abridged Edition
No in-app purchases
KJV Apocrypha
- Three Months Subscription$7.99
- One Year Subscription$24.99
- Two Years Subscription$34.99
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- Ads Free Version - Life Time$49.99
Questions
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