Comparison

Mirror Study Bible vs Communion Bible

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

Head to head
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

Communion Bible

Access explanations of Bible verses from renowned Christian commentators. Offers subscription plans for increased chat usage and unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Verse explanations
  • Commentary from renowned scholars
  • Subscription plans
  • Increased chat limits
  • Unlimited chat usage
Features
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Tap on a verse to get it explained to you by renowned Christian commentators like Chuck Smith, Chuck Missler, and David Guzik. Note: If you subscribe to the Plus or Ultra plan, payment will be charged to your Apple account. The Plus plan costs $6.99/month and increases chat usage limits, while the Ultra plan costs $69.99/month and provides unlimited chat usage. Your subscription will automatically renew, and your account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or disable auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.communion.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.communion.com/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Communion Bible at Free against Mirror Study Bible's $44.99. Mirror Study Bible's advantage is ratings volume (615 vs 4) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, 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

Communion Bible is free to download; Mirror Study Bible costs $44.99 up front. Mirror Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Communion Bible sells 2 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

Communion Bible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirror Study Bible has 615 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirror Study Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, Communion Bible every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mirror Study Bible versus Communion Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirror Study BibleCommunion Bible
Price$44.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (615 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings615 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB100 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStefan du ToitJohnny Chang

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

Communion Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mirror Study Bible

One-time1
  • Lifetime Web Access$12.99
2 purchases

Communion Bible

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$6.991 Month
  • Ultra$69.991 Month

Questions

Is Mirror Study Bible free?
Mirror Study Bible costs $44.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Communion Bible free?
Communion Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mirror Study Bible or Communion Bible?
Communion Bible is rated higher. Mirror Study Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Communion Bible averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Mirror Study Bible or Communion Bible have ads?
Neither Mirror Study Bible nor Communion Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirror Study Bible or Communion Bible?
Mirror Study Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, and Communion Bible every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mirror Study Bible was updated on November 6, 2026 and Communion Bible on October 30, 2026.

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