The Discovery Bible vs DiscipleFirst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Discovery Bible
Explore the Bible with detailed linguistic analysis, including parts of speech and verb symbols. This app offers in-depth word studies, similar to a popular reference book, to enhance your understanding of scripture. A more comprehensive version is planned for future release.
- Parts of speech labeling
- Verb symbol identification
- In-depth word studies
- Scripture analysis
- Linguistic breakdown
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The HELPS Ministries App that has the words of the Bible labeled with their parts of speech, verb symbols, and has word studies similar to the well-known Discovery BIble book. A more complete version will be released in the future. Total storage after data download is approximately 125MB.
DiscipleFirst
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At discipleFIRST we help leaders develop a disciple-making culture in their ministry. We serve as a resource for pastors to encourage, equip and champion disciple making in the local church following the model of Jesus Christ. This app provides users access to resources any time, any where.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DiscipleFirst at none against The Discovery Bible's shown. The Discovery Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Discovery Bible | DiscipleFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HELPS Ministries Inc | discipleFIRST (Apps) |
In-app purchases
The Discovery Bible
No in-app purchases
DiscipleFirst
No in-app purchases
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