Enduring Word Commentary vs Theophilus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Enduring Word Commentary
Access a comprehensive Bible commentary from Genesis to Revelation, incorporating historical theologians for deeper understanding. This free resource is available in multiple languages and can be used online or offline, with options to bookmark and share passages.
- Full Bible commentary (Genesis to Revelation)
- Incorporates historical theologians
- Available in multiple languages
- Online and offline access
- Bookmark and share passages
- No sign-in required
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Enduring Word promotes the work of Christian discipleship and evangelism worldwide. Bible teachers, pastors, and everyday Christians around the world find David Guzik’s Enduring Word Commentary helpful for themselves and for those they share it with. The commentary incorporates many historical theologians like Spurgeon adding depth and clarity to the study. Always free, no subscriptions, no sign-in required. The Enduring Word Commentary app provides access to the entire commentary - from Genesis to Revelation in multiple languages. Available on most mobile devices, the app can be used online or downloaded for offline use. Meaningful passages can be bookmarked and shared with others. Watch the tutorial to get started. Blessings.
Theophilus
This app offers a deep dive into scripture with multiple translations, historical context, and ancient writings. It includes commentaries, biblical dictionaries, and tools for journaling, memorization, and prayer. Users can also connect with others for community study and encouragement.
- Multiple Bible translations (BSB, KJV, WEB)
- Instant verse context and historical information
- Access to 30 public domain commentaries
- Writings from 1st-century church fathers
- In-depth study of people, places, and archaeology
- Journaling with verse detection and prayer tracking
- Community features for sharing and group study
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Theophilus is a discipleship app for people who want more than a daily verse. Whether you're new to faith or have walked with God for decades, Theophilus meets you where you are and takes you deeper. READ THE WORD Read scripture in BSB, KJV, and WEB with clean typography. Tap any verse for instant context — who wrote it, when, and what was happening historically. Access original Hebrew and Greek through a built-in biblical dictionary. Compare translations and explore manuscript variants. 30 COMMENTARIES Access 30 public domain commentaries from 96 AD to today — Pulpit Commentary, Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, John Gill, and more. Every commentary linked directly to the verse you're reading. No subscriptions. No paywalls. 1ST CENTURY CHURCH Read the actual writings of Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, and more — the men who knew the Apostles. STUDY DEEP Explore the people, places, and archaeology of the ancient world. Defend your faith with evidence-based answers. Navigate honest theological discussions grounded in scripture and history. GROW & PRAY Journal with verse detection and Church Mode. Track memorized verses. Follow reading plans. Keep a prayer journal with verse-tied prayers and answered prayer tracking. GATHER Share verses, testimonies, and encouragement. Create community groups. Study together. Message friends. Theophilus. It means lover of God. This was built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Enduring Word Commentary at 703 against Theophilus's 2. Enduring Word Commentary also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked). Theophilus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Theophilus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Enduring Word Commentary has 703 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Enduring Word Commentary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Theophilus's.
Enduring Word Commentary ships an update every 3 weeks, Theophilus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Enduring Word Commentary | Theophilus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (703 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 703 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enduring Word | Brandon Brown |
Customer experience
Enduring Word Commentary
Theophilus
Bugs and requests
Enduring Word Commentary
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on launch or during use
- Inability to get past language selection screen
- Certain books/chapters not populating
- Offline mode not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Offline mode for use without internet
- Dark mode for easier night reading
- Bookmarking and saving progress
- Audio commentary integration
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- Cross-device syncing and account system
Theophilus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Enduring Word Commentary
No in-app purchases
Theophilus
No in-app purchases
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