Comparison

Bible Study Tools vs Luther's Bible Commentary

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

Head to head
About

Bible Study Tools

This app offers a comprehensive Bible study experience with the King James Version. It includes a Bible dictionary, Matthew Henry Commentary, and features like reading progress tracking, bookmarking, and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Bible Dictionary
  • Matthew Henry Commentary
  • King James Bible
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Notes and bookmarks
  • Share verses with images
Features
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Overview Bible study tools application With Bible dictionary, Matthew Henry Commentary and King James Bible version, otherwise, the feature of reading progress, bookmark and notes, the app provides the way to study bible Feature of Bible study tools app 1. Bible Dictionary and Matthew Henry Bible Commentary and King James Bible 2. Navigate between books and chapters easily 3. Beautiful design and great user experiences 4. Track your progress reading book easily 5. Share nice verses with beautiful background image. 6. King James Bible attached book 7. Clickable links to KJV verses! 8. Highlight/underline part of commentary 9. Add notes/bookmarks

About

Luther's Bible Commentary

Gain deep insight into the Holy Scriptures with Martin Luther's theological explanations. This app clarifies biblical passages, emphasizing faith, grace, and Scripture alone for a stronger understanding of Christian doctrine.

Highlights
  • Deep scriptural insight
  • Theological clarity
  • Historical context
  • Emphasis on faith and grace
  • Understanding complex themes
  • Supports Christian doctrine study
Features
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Martin Luther's Bible Commentary helps readers understand Scripture through clear and practical explanations. Rooted in his teachings on faith, grace, and salvation, it highlights the central message of the gospel and the importance of trusting in God. Widely valued for its straightforward approach, Luther's commentary offers both biblical understanding and historical perspective. It continues to be a helpful resource for readers seeking deeper insight into Scripture and the foundations of Christian faith. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.

Screenshots

Bible Study Tools4 screens
Luther's Bible Commentary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bible Study Tools at 60% against Luther's Bible Commentary's 15%. Bible Study Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Bible Study Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Luther's Bible Commentary sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Study Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 178 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Bible Study Tools's written reviews are positive against 15% of Luther's Bible Commentary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Study Tools ships an update every 2 days, Luther's Bible Commentary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bible Study Tools versus Luther's Bible Commentary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Study ToolsLuther's Bible Commentary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (309 ratings) — better4.5 (178 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings309 — better178
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB291 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuong The NghiaRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA

Customer experience

Bible Study Tools

All ratings305 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Luther's Bible Commentary

All ratings178 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bible Study Tools

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
6 purchases

Luther's Bible Commentary

One-time6
  • Ads Free Version -Three Month$2.99
  • Ads Free Version - one year$4.99
  • Three Months$7.99
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  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • One Year$24.99
  • Two Years$34.99

Questions

Is Bible Study Tools free?
Bible Study Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luther's Bible Commentary free?
Luther's Bible Commentary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bible Study Tools or Luther's Bible Commentary?
Bible Study Tools is rated higher. Bible Study Tools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Luther's Bible Commentary averages 4.5 from 178 ratings.
Do Bible Study Tools or Luther's Bible Commentary have ads?
Luther's Bible Commentary shows ads; Bible Study Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible Study Tools or Luther's Bible Commentary?
Bible Study Tools ships an update every 2 days, and Luther's Bible Commentary every 4 months. Most recently, Bible Study Tools was updated on November 2, 2026 and Luther's Bible Commentary on November 3, 2026.

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