# Shine vs Lecture Scribes Server

The clearest difference is price: Shine at Free against Lecture Scribes Server's $69.99. Lecture Scribes Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Shine is free to download; Lecture Scribes Server costs $69.99 up front. Shine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lecture Scribes Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shine ships an update every 9 days, Lecture Scribes Server weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shine | Lecture Scribes Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $69.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shine-bible-alarm/id1475249130/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **381** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 291 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yariv Adam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200715913) | [Kurt Mackall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015935803) |

## What reviewers say

### Shine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shine-bible-alarm/id1475249130)

Wake up to inspiring Bible verses narrated with beautiful background music. Customize your daily devotion with different Bible versions, narrators, and themed verse packs. Share uplifting messages with loved ones and start your day with spiritual guidance.

**Highlights:** Professionally narrated Bible verses, Choice of KJV or NIV versions, Male or female narrator options, Themed verse packs (Calm, Happy, etc.), Dark Mode, Share verses with friends and family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Discount subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Recommended subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Generous support subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Awesome Support Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Inspired Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Motivated Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Faithful Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Wakes up with scripture
- 🙏 Encouraging start to the day
- 💖 Blessing to start the day
- 🌟 Well-designed and nice to use
- 💡 Great idea for Christians

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Blaring loud volume
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 😴 Alarm sometimes doesn't go off
- 🔇 Alarm doesn't ring on vibrate
- 😠 Alarm can be too loud/quiet

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm sometimes doesn't go off
- Alarm keeps going off even when not supposed to
- Does not work when using snooze button
- Alarm doesn't ring when phone is on vibrate
- App won't make an alarm

**Requested features**

- Volume slowly increases (gradual wake-up)
- Alternate languages (English to Spanish)
- Set recurring alarms in advance
- Multiple alarms at once
- Volume adjustment while alarm is sounding


### Lecture Scribes Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecture-scribes-server/id6748307068)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shine free?

Shine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lecture Scribes Server free?

Lecture Scribes Server costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Shine or Lecture Scribes Server have ads?

Neither Shine nor Lecture Scribes Server shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shine or Lecture Scribes Server?

Shine ships an update every 9 days, and Lecture Scribes Server weekly. Most recently, Shine was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lecture Scribes Server on October 30, 2026.

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