# Play The Bible Word Match vs Scriptogram

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scriptogram at none against Play The Bible Word Match's 5. Scriptogram also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Play The Bible Word Match's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play The Bible Word Match sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Scriptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Play The Bible Word Match against 5.0 for Scriptogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play The Bible Word Match has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Play The Bible Word Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Scriptogram every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play The Bible Word Match | Scriptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-the-bible-word-match/id1455007156/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptogram-decode-the-word/id6788742978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RD Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087472893) | [SVG AI Strategy Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788742980) |

## What reviewers say

### Play The Bible Word Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-the-bible-word-match/id1455007156)

Test and improve your Bible knowledge with this engaging word-matching game. Learn scripture as you play, challenge friends, and track your worldwide ranking. Power-ups and different Bible translations enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Bible knowledge testing, Scripture memory enhancement, Worldwide player ranking, Power-up usage, KJV and NASB translations, Gradually increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Lives & 50 Gold Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Lives & 100 Gold Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Lives & 250 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Lives & 600 Gold Coins | $18.99 | one-time |
| 400 Lives & 1000 Gold Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


### Scriptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptogram-decode-the-word/id6788742978)

This app transforms scripture memorization into an engaging cryptogram puzzle. Decode Bible verses by identifying letter patterns and using clues to reveal the full scripture. It offers a calm, rewarding experience with no ads or daily limits.

**Highlights:** Cryptogram scripture puzzles, Verse decoding with clues, Three difficulty levels, No ads or daily limits, Multiple scripture topics, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play The Bible Word Match free?

Play The Bible Word Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scriptogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play The Bible Word Match or Scriptogram?

Scriptogram is rated higher. Play The Bible Word Match averages 4.9 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Scriptogram averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Play The Bible Word Match or Scriptogram have ads?

Neither Play The Bible Word Match nor Scriptogram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play The Bible Word Match or Scriptogram?

Play The Bible Word Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scriptogram every 9 days. Most recently, Play The Bible Word Match was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scriptogram on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*