Comparison

Mirror Study Bible vs Bible Word Study

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

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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.”

About

Bible Word Study

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew meanings of biblical words through interactive cards and AI-powered study tools. Read scripture with multiple translations, highlight verses, and save your favorite passages. Unlock deeper understanding of God's Word.

Highlights
  • Daily word study cards
  • Original Greek/Hebrew meanings
  • Search biblical terms
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Verse highlighting and notes
  • AI-powered study tools
  • Save favorite words/verses
Features
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What did "love" actually mean when it was written 2,000 years ago? What about "faith"? Or "grace"? Bible Word Study is the only app that puts the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic meanings of Scripture right in your hands - instantly. No seminary degree needed. No confusing commentaries. Just tap a word, and see what God's Word really says. Think of it as Google Translate for the Bible. SWIPE THROUGH WORD STUDIES LIKE TIKTOK A full-screen, vertical-scroll feed of beautiful word study cards. Each one reveals the original script, pronunciation (tap to hear it spoken), biblical meaning, fun facts, and key verses. Just keep swiping. New studies generate as you go. SEARCH ANY WORD IN SCRIPTURE Type any English word and instantly see the original Greek or Hebrew behind it. Get the etymology, how many times it appears in Scripture, theological significance, related words, cultural context, and more. READ SCRIPTURE WITH BUILT-IN STUDY TOOLS A clean, paragraph-style Bible reader with three translations: KJV, NKJV, NLT, NASB, NASB95, AMP, CSB Tap any verse (or select multiple verses) to highlight, add notes, save, favorite, share, or copy. Then go deeper with four AI-powered study tools: Explain - A plain-language breakdown of what the verse means Original Language - Word-by-word Greek or Hebrew with Strong's numbers Deep Study - Historical context, theological meaning, and practical application Related Verses - Connected passages across all of Scripture ULTRA - GUIDED AI BIBLE STUDY A brand-new way to study. Choose one of three paths: Study a Verse - Get a full, structured deep dive into any passage Create a Lesson or Sermon - Generate teaching material for small groups, classes, or Sunday morning Struggling With Something - Receive Scripture-based guidance for real-life challenges Answer four quick questions, and Ultra builds a complete, formatted study you can save, share, or add personal notes to. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep Scripture in front of you all day: Daily Verse - A new verse every morning Hourly Verse - Rotates every hour Favorite Verse - Display the verse you've marked as your favorite DAILY STREAKS Track your consecutive days in the Word. Share your streak with friends and stay consistent. SAVE EVERYTHING Build a personal library of saved words, saved verses, highlights (yellow, green, blue, pink), notes, and favorites. Filter and revisit anytime. SUPPORT MINISTRIES YOU BELIEVE IN Subscribers get one vote each month to help choose which ministry partner Bible Word Study supports. See the organizations, learn their mission, and cast your vote. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING 4.9 stars with hundreds of five-star reviews. Bible Word Study was built by someone who fell in love with the original languages after learning what the Greek word "agape" really means - and wanted everyone to experience that same Christ-revealing moment. Download Bible Word Study and discover what Scripture actually says in the languages it was written in. Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://thejcbsnbrand.com/apps/bible-word-study/terms Privacy Policy: https://thejcbsnbrand.com/apps/bible-word-study/privacy

Screenshots

Mirror Study Bible4 screens
Bible Word Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bible Word Study at Free against Mirror Study Bible's $29.99. Bible Word Study also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 595). Mirror Study Bible's advantage is chart position (#4 vs #72) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Bible Word Study is free to download; Mirror Study Bible costs $29.99 up front. Mirror Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bible Word Study sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mirror Study Bible against 4.8 for Bible Word Study. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 595 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Mirror Study Bible's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bible Word Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirror Study Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, Bible Word Study weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mirror Study Bible versus Bible Word Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirror Study BibleBible Word Study
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (595 ratings) — better4.8 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews67.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5952.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#4 — better#72
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan du ToitGabriel Jacobson

Customer experience

Mirror Study Bible

All ratings146 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative24.7%

Bible Word Study

All ratings1,960 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and 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

Bible Word Study

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mirror Study Bible

One-time1
  • Lifetime Web Access$12.99
9 purchases

Bible Word Study

Subscriptions4
  • Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • BibleWordStudy-Donation$9.99
  • BibleWordStudy-Donation$24.99
  • BibleWordStudy-Donation$49.99
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  • BibleWordStudy-Donation$99.99
  • BibleWordStudy-LifetimePremium$99.99

Questions

Is Mirror Study Bible free?
Mirror Study Bible costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bible Word Study free?
Bible Word Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mirror Study Bible or Bible Word Study?
Mirror Study Bible is rated higher. Mirror Study Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 595 ratings, while Bible Word Study averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Mirror Study Bible or Bible Word Study have ads?
Neither Mirror Study Bible nor Bible Word Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirror Study Bible or Bible Word Study?
Mirror Study Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bible Word Study weekly. Most recently, Mirror Study Bible was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bible Word Study on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mirror Study Bible or Bible Word Study?
Mirror Study Bible currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Bible Word Study at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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