# Mirror Study Bible vs Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

The clearest difference is price: Message Bible (MSG) Audio* at Free against Mirror Study Bible's $29.99. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 146). Mirror Study Bible's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 42 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is free to download; Mirror Study Bible costs $29.99 up front. Mirror Study Bible sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Message Bible (MSG) Audio* has 2.9K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mirror Study Bible's written reviews are positive against 46% of Message Bible (MSG) Audio*'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mirror Study Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, Message Bible (MSG) Audio* every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror Study Bible | Message Bible (MSG) Audio* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-study-bible/id1447612543/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan du Toit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895540499) | [RAVINDHIRAN ANAND](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479882196) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-study-bible/id1447612543)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Web Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| The Complete Mirror Bible | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Life-changing translation
- ✨ Deepens understanding of God's love
- 💡 Reveals magnitude of Jesus' work
- 🕊️ Frees perspective on people
- 🌟 Profound and enriching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 App not completing sign-up
- 🐛 Cannot access or open app
- 🐛 Recent update is a nightmare
- 🐛 Cannot find anything after update

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- Allow highlighting of sections only
- Update to current revision
- Include Old Testament
- Include Matthew and Mark
- Add missing books (e.g., Book of James)


### Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369)

Access and study the Message translation of the Holy Bible with audio playback, reading plans, and customization options.  Features include offline access, shareable verse images, and note-taking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Audio Bible playback, Customizable fonts and text size, Verse image creation, Highlighting and bookmarking, Verse sharing, Note-taking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - AutoOneYear | $5.49 | per year |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected to God

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Incorrect Bible verse
- 🐛 Daily verse not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Audio reading from different Bible version
- App gets stuck on cover page
- Verses showing future dates
- Feedback page not working

**Requested features**

- Fix difficulty creating images
- Add copy-paste option for verses
- Improve text formatting and wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror Study Bible free?

Mirror Study Bible costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Message Bible (MSG) Audio* free?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mirror Study Bible or Message Bible (MSG) Audio*?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is rated higher. Mirror Study Bible averages 4.4 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Message Bible (MSG) Audio* averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Mirror Study Bible or Message Bible (MSG) Audio* have ads?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* shows ads; Mirror Study Bible does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror Study Bible or Message Bible (MSG) Audio*?

Mirror Study Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* every 42 months. Most recently, Mirror Study Bible was updated on October 19, 2026 and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* on October 16, 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.*