# Strong's Concordance vs Colophon

The clearest difference is ads: Colophon at none against Strong's Concordance's shown. Colophon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Strong's Concordance's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strong's Concordance sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Colophon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colophon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strong's Concordance has 26K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Strong's Concordance's written reviews are positive against 67% of Colophon's.

Strong's Concordance ships an update every 2 months, Colophon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strong's Concordance | Colophon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongs-concordance/id1425215177/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colophon-interlinear-bible/id6789892808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#210** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Watchdis Group B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286409898) | [Mustafa Salim Erek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896175573) |

## What reviewers say

### Strong's Concordance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongs-concordance/id1425215177)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Explore the original meaning of biblical words with this exhaustive concordance. Enhance your personal Bible study, understand Hebrew and Greek terms, and gain deeper insights into Scripture. A valuable tool for all Bible students.

**Highlights:** Explore Hebrew and Greek word meanings, Deeper understanding of biblical text, Reference for personal Bible study, Supports sermon preparation, Helps understand biblical terminology, Useful for group Bible study

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Credit | $0.99 | per month |
| Billed Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Billed Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Billed Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Time Payment | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app
- 👍 Great Bible study tool
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- 👍 Enriches Bible understanding
- 👍 Detailed word definitions and applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads are a problem
- 🐛 Ads cannot be closed
- 🐛 Inappropriate ads
- 🐛 Ads are too long and distracting
- 🐛 Ads are out of control

**Reported bugs**

- Copy/paste function copies verses with Strong's numbers
- Multi-screen feature doesn't wrap text properly
- Unable to search for specific Strong's numbers
- Incorrect word meanings and root words
- Ads freeze the app and prevent exiting

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- One-time purchase option to remove ads
- Ability to search individual books of the Bible
- Ability to return to previous word search
- Clearer and easier to understand word definitions


### Colophon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colophon-interlinear-bible/id6789892808)

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew words behind English Bible translations offline. Study word meanings, cross-references, and save your notes and highlights locally. Enhance your understanding with advanced tools available through a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible translations (KJV, BSB, WEB), Interlinear word study (Greek/Hebrew), Scripture search and notes, Cross-references, Lexicon search, Offline audio narration, Study Desk for verse comparison

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Chat+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Tip: Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip: Quill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colophon Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: Patron | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strong's Concordance free?

Strong's Concordance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colophon free?

Colophon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strong's Concordance or Colophon?

Colophon is rated higher. Strong's Concordance averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Colophon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Strong's Concordance or Colophon have ads?

Strong's Concordance shows ads; Colophon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Strong's Concordance or Colophon?

Strong's Concordance ships an update every 2 months, and Colophon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strong's Concordance was updated on November 12, 2026 and Colophon on November 10, 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.*