# Bibelzeit vs Startblock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startblock at none against Bibelzeit's 17. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bibelzeit sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Startblock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bibelzeit ships an update every 3 months, Startblock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bibelzeit | Startblock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bibellesebund e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/946828098) | [Startblock - Christliche Medien e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585144716) |

## What reviewers say

### Bibelzeit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibelzeit/id1449571811)

Access Bible texts in multiple translations with highlighting, bookmarks, and notes. Enjoy daily devotionals and personal reminders for your quiet time. Explore digital magazines tailored for teens, young adults, and adults.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Highlighting and bookmarking, Note-taking function, Scalable font size, Personal quiet time reminders, Digital Bible reading magazines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orientierung monatlich | $0.99 | per month |
| Atempause monatlich | $0.99 | per month |
| Orientierung 3/2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 4/2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 1/2021 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 3/2021 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 3/2022 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 4/2022 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 1/2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 3/2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 2/2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 3/2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 1/2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 4/2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orientierung 3/2024 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Startblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startblock/id1585144354)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bibelzeit free?

Bibelzeit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Startblock free?

Startblock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bibelzeit or Startblock have ads?

Neither Bibelzeit nor Startblock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bibelzeit or Startblock?

Bibelzeit ships an update every 3 months, and Startblock every 2 months. Most recently, Bibelzeit was updated on July 1, 2026 and Startblock on September 20, 2026.

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