Comparison

Revised Version Bible vs Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

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

Head to head
About

Revised Version Bible

Access the Revised Version of the holy Bible, a British revision of the King James Version from the late 19th century. This edition was authorized and recognized in Britain, with input from scholars across denominations.

Highlights
  • Revised Version (RV) of the Bible
  • English Revised Version (ERV) included
  • Late 19th-century British revision
  • Authorized and recognized edition
  • Scholarly translation
Features
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The holy bible revised version (RV) or English Revised Version (ERV) of the Bible is a late 19th-century British revision of the King James Version. It was the first and remains the only officially authorised and recognised revision of the King James Version in Britain. The work was entrusted to over 50 scholars from various denominations in Britain. American scholars were invited to co-operate, by correspondence. The new revised standard version bible Testament was published in 1881, the Old Testament in 1885, and the Apocrypha in 1894. The best known of the translation committee members were Brooke Foss Westcott and Fenton John Anthony Hort; their fiercest critic of that period was John William Burgon.

About

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

Access a modern English translation of the Bible offline. Enjoy features like audio playback, verse highlighting, note-taking, and daily scripture notifications. Customize your reading experience with different themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Audio/text-to-speech playback
  • Bookmark, highlight, and note verses
  • Verse of the Day notifications
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Full Old and New Testament
Features
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The Christian Standard Bible is a modern English translation of the Bible that was first published in 2017. This version was created to provide a clear and accurate reading experience that is faithful to the original texts while also being highly readable. It is based on the original Greek and Hebrew texts and has been translated by a team of over 100 biblical scholars. The CSB has become a popular choice for both personal and group study, and is highly recommended for those who want a reliable and modern translation of the Bible. WHY DOWNLOAD OUR FREE BIBLE APP? - The app works offline. No internet connection or WIFI required. - Listen to the bible with our audio/text to speech feature. - Bookmark, highlight, make notes and share bible verses. - Verse of the Day, Gospel of the Day and Psalm of the Day with push notification alert. - Include all chapters of the Holy Bible (Old Testament and New Testament). - Customize theme with different fonts and day/night mode feature. - Easy to use interface with simple and minimal design.

Screenshots

Revised Version Bible4 screens
Christian Standard Bible (CSB)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Revised Version Bible at 5.0 against Christian Standard Bible (CSB)'s 2.6. Revised Version Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Christian Standard Bible (CSB)'s advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Christian Standard Bible (CSB) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Revised Version Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Revised Version Bible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christian Standard Bible (CSB) has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Revised Version Bible versus Christian Standard Bible (CSB): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRevised Version BibleChristian Standard Bible (CSB)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.6 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings144 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYonlada NambutdiArsosa Network Inc.

Customer experience

Revised Version Bible

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

All ratings43 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative60.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

Revised Version Bible

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

One-time2
  • Yearly Plan$6.99
  • Life time plan$12.99

Questions

Is Revised Version Bible free?
Revised Version Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Christian Standard Bible (CSB) free?
Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Revised Version Bible or Christian Standard Bible (CSB)?
Revised Version Bible is rated higher. Revised Version Bible averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Christian Standard Bible (CSB) averages 2.6 from 44 ratings.
Do Revised Version Bible or Christian Standard Bible (CSB) have ads?
Neither Revised Version Bible nor Christian Standard Bible (CSB) shows ads.

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