Comparison

Pocket Study Bible vs BIBL.

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Study Bible

Organize and study scripture with personalized verse collections, bookmarking, and highlighting. This minimal app offers fast searching and iCloud sync for seamless access across devices.

Highlights
  • Personalized verse collections
  • Multiple bookmarking
  • Highlighting key verses
  • Fast and flexible search
  • iCloud sync
  • Export/Import data
Features
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The Pocket Study Bible is designed to be as simple and minimal as possible for ease of navigation whilst still incorporating the necessary features and functionality that allow for a well rounded study. Collections allow you to place any number of chosen verses under a given title making it simple for you to view and read them collectively. This swift referencing action is useful for grouping specific verses that fall under a topic or header that you are currently working on or refer to frequently. Key features: * Simple book and chapter selection * Fast and flexible search options * Personalised verse collections for swift and easy referencing * Multiple bookmark capabilities * Various colour options to highlight key verses * iCloud sync across all your devices * Export/Import to safeguard all of your data or to share with others * FREE access to all features We are always open to suggestions on how to improve or further the app. Please feel free to submit your ideas and feedback within the app.

About

BIBL.

This Bible reader prioritizes offline access and a focused reading experience. Explore original languages, take private notes, and manage prayers without any tracking or ads. An optional subscription unlocks advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Offline reading of multiple Bible versions
  • Adjustable text and reading environments
  • Original language lexicon and interlinear view
  • Private formatted notes and voice notes
  • Prayer journal with private entries
  • Creative Mode for visual customization
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BIBL. is a quiet, offline-first Bible reader designed to keep Scripture at the center. Open the app and begin reading—no account, sign-up, or onboarding required. READING, FIRST The complete King James Version, American Standard Version, and Reina-Valera 1909 are bundled in the app, so reading and search work without a network connection. Choose scrolling or page-by-page reading, adjust text with a simple dial, and return to the verse where you left off. SIX SPACES TO READ IN Choose from six complete reading environments, each with its own typography, light, surface, and texture. They are designed as distinct rooms for Scripture, not simple color filters. CONNECTIONS TO THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES Tap a word or open Connections to explore the Hebrew or Greek behind a passage, including the lemma, transliteration, meaning, related uses, and interlinear view. The Scripture and language resources are bundled and available offline, with licenses credited inside the app. NOTES THAT STAY PRIVATE Create formatted notes and organize them in folders. Notes show private title previews until you open them. Voice notes are optional: the app explains what is processed and asks for permission before recording. A PRIVATE PLACE TO PRAY Create, edit, and mark prayers answered without a feed, audience, streak, badge, or public profile. Your prayer text stays on your device. CREATIVE MODE Reading, Bible search, the lexicon, word studies, notes, prayer, and all six reading environments are free. An optional Creative Mode subscription unlocks deeper visual customization, including reading-card colors and textures, custom palettes, Vinnie styles, AI-assisted voice notes, and shareable verse-card tools. PRIVACY BIBL. has no user account, advertising, or behavioral tracking. Notes, prayers, highlights, reading history, and preferences are stored on your device. Export or erase them from Profile → Data & Privacy. Purchase status is handled by Apple and RevenueCat. English and Spanish. Designed for iPhone and iPad with natural device rotation. Creative Mode is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription at the price shown in the app. It renews until canceled in Apple ID settings. Restore Purchases, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use are available on the subscription screen. Privacy Policy: https://bibl-bible-app-backend.rork.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocket Study Bible4 screens
BIBL.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BIBL. at 5.0 against Pocket Study Bible's 4.0. Pocket Study Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. BIBL. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pocket Study Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BIBL. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Study Bible versus BIBL.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Study BibleBIBL.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB95 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJames WomackSAMUEL ELI MATOS

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Study Bible

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BIBL.

Subscriptions2
  • Creative Mode$6.991 Month
  • Creative Mode Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Study Bible free?
Pocket Study Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BIBL. free?
BIBL. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Study Bible or BIBL.?
BIBL. is rated higher. Pocket Study Bible averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BIBL. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Study Bible or BIBL. have ads?
Neither Pocket Study Bible nor BIBL. shows ads.

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