Shubert's Stories vs HolyScroller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shubert's Stories
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Enjoy Shubert, his little sister Sophie and their Bug Valley family! Together they bring the skills of Conscious Discipline to life for children in these colorful stories. Shubert demonstrates using the Seven Skills of Conscious Discipline to solve problems. Ideal for personal use on a smart phone or classroom use on a tablet, this intuitive App allows users to tap through each story page by page with or without audio. Also included for each title is a Story Time video, featuring a full narration by author Dr. Becky Bailey. Perfect for children of all ages. The Shubert’s Stories App is free to download and includes the title Shubert is a S.T.A.R., which focuses on the skill of Composure. A bundle of six additional titles is available as an in-App purchase, which includes: - Shubert’s BIG Voice (Assertiveness) - Shubert’s Helpful Day (Encouragement) - Shubert Wants a Turn (Positive Intent) - Shubert Makes a Choice (Choices) - Shubert Rants and Raves (Consequences) - Shubert’s New Sibling (Empathy) Features: - Colorful, engaging illustrations by James Hrkach - Stories conclude with helpful tips for parents, caregivers and educators that reinforce each Conscious Discipline skill - Users may choose to tap to turn each page or auto-advance through the story - Each e-book is fully narrated, and audio may be turned on or off in settings - Each title includes a Story Time Video narration by author Dr. Becky Bailey - App is FREE to download and includes the story Shubert is a S.T.A.R. - A bundle of six additional titles is available as an in-App purchase. - Future Shubert releases will be available as in-App purchases The Shubert series of books from author Dr. Becky Bailey are designed to build character through conflict for children and adults. An engaging and endearing lightning bug named Shubert, his little sister Sophie and their friends at Bug Valley School demonstrate using the Seven Skills of Conscious Discipline to solve problems. Family members and teacher Mrs. Bookbinder model Conscious Discipline for adults. Teachers and parents will benefit from the notes at the back of each story, which offer helpful phrases that put the powers and skills of Conscious Discipline into action. Each title encourages a lifelong love of reading while spotlighting an essential life skill. Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based and trauma-informed provider of social and emotional learning, self-regulation and classroom management best practices. For more information visit ConsciousDiscipline.com. (C) 2019 by Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D. Illustrations by James Hrkach. Published by Loving Guidance, Inc. (DBA Conscious Discipline).
HolyScroller
This app offers a unique way to read the Bible using a familiar swipe-based interface. It allows users to focus on individual verses, reflect spiritually, and replace addictive social media habits with divine wisdom. It includes multiple translations, languages, and extensive commentaries.
- Swipe-based Bible reading
- Multiple Bible translations
- 10+ languages supported
- Verse-by-verse commentaries
- Daily readings
- Dark/Light mode
- Catechism study
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Scroll the scriptures! This app reimagines Bible reading with a familiar, swipe-based design—like TikTok, but for your soul. Instead of videos, you scroll through the Bible one verse at a time, helping you focus deeply, reflect spiritually, and break free from addictive social media habits. Features: - No ads, no in-app-purchases, no tracking - Multiple Bible Translations – Including KJV, ASV, BBE, and more - 10+ Languages – Read the Bible in English, Spanish, French, Czech, Albanian, Chinese and others - 6,000+ Verse-by-Verse Commentaries – Insights from Church Fathers (e.g., Augustine, Origen, Jerome) and historic theologians - Daily Readings – Automatically opens to todays BCP lectionary readings - Dark/Light Mode – For comfortable reading at any hour - Catechism – The 1662 BCP Catechism for deeper study Whether you’re looking to build a daily reading habit, deepen your understanding, or replace doomscrolling with divine wisdom—this app is your new companion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HolyScroller at none against Shubert's Stories's 1. HolyScroller also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Shubert's Stories's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Shubert's Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HolyScroller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shubert's Stories ships an update every 2 weeks, HolyScroller weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shubert's Stories | HolyScroller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 324 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Conscious Discipline | PETER THOMAS HUGHES |
In-app purchases
Shubert's Stories
- Shubert's Digital Books$44.99
HolyScroller
No in-app purchases
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