Comparison

Good News Bible (GNB) vs Daily Scripture Reader

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

Head to head
About

Good News Bible (GNB)

Access the Good News Bible (GNB) translation directly from your mobile device. This app offers a faithful translation of biblical languages, allowing you to read, learn, and reflect on God's word without an internet connection. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with adjustable text size and the ability to copy and share verses.

Highlights
  • Direct biblical language translation
  • Offline access
  • Adjustable text size
  • Copy and share verses
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick access to books/chapters
Features
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Discover the Word of God with the Holy Good News Bible (GNB) app, designed to help you read, study, and reflect on the Scriptures anytime and anywhere. The Good News Bible presents the biblical message in clear and accessible language, making it ideal for personal reading, daily devotionals, Bible study, and spiritual growth. Carry the Holy Bible on your iPhone or iPad and enjoy quick access to its books, chapters, and verses. Read at your own pace, save your favorite passages, and share God’s Word with family and friends. MAIN FEATURES • Free access to the Bible • Read without an internet connection • Easy navigation between books, chapters, and verses • Save your favorite verses • Copy and share Bible passages • Adjust the text size for more comfortable reading • Clean, simple, and user-friendly interface • Quick access to Scripture wherever you are Whether you are beginning your journey of faith or looking to deepen your knowledge of the Bible, this app offers a practical way to stay connected with God’s Word every day. Take time to read, meditate, pray, and find encouragement through the teachings of Scripture. Download the Holy Good News Bible (GNB) today and keep the Word of God close to you wherever you go.

About

Daily Scripture Reader

Features
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Read the whole Bible at a pace that fits your life. Pick a reading plan, mark each chapter as you finish it and see your progress grow, book by book. PLAN YOUR READING • Read the Bible in 6 months, 1, 2 or 3 years, or build your own plan • Today’s reading shows which chapters come next • Open each chapter in JW Library or on jw.org MARK WHAT YOU READ • All 66 books at a glance, grouped into Hebrew-Aramaic and Greek Scriptures • Tap a chapter to mark it, or drag across several at once • Correct your progress at any time STAY IN RHYTHM • Choose your reading days and a reminder time, with a fallback reminder • A weekly overview and your average against the plan • A streak and achievements as you finish books • Home Screen widgets for your streak and progress MAKE IT YOURS • A reading companion, accent colors and Dark Mode • 15 languages • iCloud sync between your iPhone and iPad, plus data export Daily Scripture Reader is free and works without an account. It is an independent app and is not affiliated with JW Library or jw.org.

Screenshots

Good News Bible (GNB)4 screens
Daily Scripture Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daily Scripture Reader at none against Good News Bible (GNB)'s 1. Daily Scripture Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Good News Bible (GNB) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Daily Scripture Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Good News Bible (GNB) ships an update every 7 months, Daily Scripture Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Good News Bible (GNB) versus Daily Scripture Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGood News Bible (GNB)Daily Scripture Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMauro Ricardo Calvay GuarnizGiuseppe Maffeo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Good News Bible (GNB)

One-time1
  • Good News Bible no ads$4.99
None

Daily Scripture Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Good News Bible (GNB) free?
Good News Bible (GNB) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daily Scripture Reader free?
Daily Scripture Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Good News Bible (GNB) or Daily Scripture Reader have ads?
Good News Bible (GNB) shows ads; Daily Scripture Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Good News Bible (GNB) or Daily Scripture Reader?
Good News Bible (GNB) ships an update every 7 months, and Daily Scripture Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Good News Bible (GNB) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Daily Scripture Reader on November 7, 2026.

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