Comparison

IV KJV vs ScriptureWriter

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

Head to head
About

IV KJV

Compare the King James Version and Joseph Smith's Inspired Version of the Bible side-by-side. This app highlights differences with bold and underlining, and includes Greek and Hebrew interlinear texts for deeper study.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side comparison of IV and KJV
  • Highlights word differences with bold/underlining
  • Includes Greek New Testament interlinear
  • Includes Hebrew Old Testament interlinear
  • Cross-references KJV numbering to IV
  • Detailed Greek word explanations
Features
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This app is hosted for JacksResearch.com. ---- The parallel version allows the reader to quickly distinguish the differences and the similarities between the King James Version and Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version. In addition an accompanying Greek New Testament text and the Hebrew Old Testament is added for reference and further study. This scholarly work is to benefit the reader in four ways. 1. The majority of Bible reference books are geared to the King James Version of the Bible. Concordances, Bible dictionaries, and commentaries all use numbering systems (chapter and verse) which is also the same used by the King James Version. Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version has its own numbering system, making it very difficult to use many of the references available. With this parallel study, a verse directed to the numbering system of the King James Version could quickly be cross referenced in the Inspired Version and read in the context of other verses. 2. It is a tedious task to compare the differences between the Inspired Version and the King James Version. This reference highlights the change in words using bold and underlining to show words that appear in one version but do not appear in the other version. 3. The Berean Interlinear Bible is an additional tool to allow the non-Greek reader to check out the meaning of Greek words used for various Bible translations today. Each Greek word is followed by an English translation. The English is hyperlinked to a more detailed explanation of the Greek word. For those not knowing Greek, one could also copy the Greek word and have the Internet interpret the word. The same applies to the Hebrew interlinear. 4. This reference has the advantage of being able to read any of the versions (IV, KJV, and Greek/Hebrew) in the order available in any hard copy. Previously, there was one excellent reference book (Joseph Smith’s “New Translation” of the Bible) showing only the verses with differences between the King James Version and the Inspired Version. The verses that did not have differences were not printed, making reading a continuous narrative difficult. Also, sometimes the passages of Joseph Smith’s work were reorganized from what is found in the King James Version. The text of a chapter might have verses 5 and 8 switched with the order found in the other version.

About

ScriptureWriter

This app transforms your iPad into a digital space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. It offers guided writing, multiple translation options, and personalization features to deepen your study and reflection.

Highlights
  • Handwrite Bible verses with Apple Pencil or finger
  • Multiple Bible translations and import options
  • Personalize font, text size, and background colors
  • Separate spaces for verses and personal notes
  • Export handwriting to PDF and create backups
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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ScriptureWriter - Hand-Copy the Bible (Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil) Meditate Deeply Through Handwriting Scripture ScriptureWriter transforms your iPad into a sacred space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. Research shows that writing by hand engages your mind differently than typing—you slow down, process each word, and create deeper connections with the text. Now you can experience this profound method of Bible study with digital convenience. Write Scripture by Hand • Use Apple Pencil or your finger to handwrite any verse • Lined paper guides keep your writing neat • Adjustable canvas expands as you write • Separate spaces for copying verses and personal notes • Auto-saves your progress continuously Multiple Bible Translations • Includes preloaded Bible translations • Import your preferred translation in JSON format • Switch between translations while preserving your handwriting • Reorder and manage your Bible library Personalize Your Experience • Choose from 20+ fonts for Bible text display • Adjust text size for comfortable reading • Customize background colors for verse and notes areas • Change ink color retroactively to highlight insights • Drag divider to adjust Bible text and writing space Capture Divine Revelations • Toggle between Verse and Notes canvases • Write Scripture in one space, reflections in another • Each chapter has dedicated areas for both • Perfect for sermon preparation and devotional journaling Export & Backup Everything • Export all handwriting to beautiful PDFs • Create complete backups including translations and settings • Restore from backup to preserve your work • Share your handwritten Scripture with others Accessibility Features • Pencil-only or any-input modes • Supports both Apple Pencil and touch input • Large, readable text options • Smooth scrolling for extensive handwriting Perfect For: • Daily devotional practices • Bible memory work • Sermon preparation • Small group studies • Personal meditation • Scripture journaling • Theological students • Anyone seeking deeper engagement with God's Word System Requirements: • Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil • Also works on iPhone Start your handwriting journey today and discover what God reveals as you write His Word.

Screenshots

IV KJV4 screens
ScriptureWriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScriptureWriter at fortnightly against IV KJV's every 34 months. IV KJV's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IV KJV against 5.0 for ScriptureWriter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IV KJV ships an update every 34 months, ScriptureWriter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IV KJV versus ScriptureWriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIV KJVScriptureWriter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJonathan Sandewww.GraceSelah.com

Customer experience

IV KJV

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScriptureWriter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IV KJV

No in-app purchases

None

ScriptureWriter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IV KJV free?
IV KJV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScriptureWriter free?
ScriptureWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IV KJV or ScriptureWriter?
IV KJV and ScriptureWriter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do IV KJV or ScriptureWriter have ads?
Neither IV KJV nor ScriptureWriter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IV KJV or ScriptureWriter?
IV KJV ships an update every 34 months, and ScriptureWriter fortnightly. Most recently, IV KJV was updated on September 8, 2026 and ScriptureWriter on September 9, 2026.

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