# Bible Plan vs Bible Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Plan at none against Bible Notebook's 2. Bible Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 19) and review sentiment (86% vs 76%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bible Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bible Plan against 4.8 for Bible Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Notebook has 325 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Bible Plan's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bible Notebook's.

Bible Plan ships an update monthly, Bible Notebook fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Plan | Bible Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-plan/id1505662639/reviews) | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONFEDERACAO DAS UNIOES BRASILEIRAS DA IGREJA ADVENTISTA DO SETIMO DIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/456036234) | [Benicio Sparapani Junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/473377368) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-plan/id1505662639)

This reference app provides a structured plan for reading the Holy Bible in one year. It also includes readings from the Conflict of the Ages Series and Christ's Object Lessons, offering a comprehensive study experience.

**Highlights:** One-year Bible reading plan, Conflict of the Ages Series readings, Christ's Object Lessons included, Structured study guide, Biblical Year reading schedule

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bible Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922)

Interact with scripture like never before. Add notes directly to verses, react with emojis, and customize your study experience with colors and themes. All your content syncs automatically via iCloud across devices.

**Highlights:** Verse-specific note-taking, Emoji reactions to verses, Customizable notes and highlights, iCloud synchronization, Multiple themes, Hide/show notes easily

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and sleek design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📖 Great for Bible study
- ✍️ Excellent note-taking feature
- 💡 Innovative note placement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free version
- 💸 Subscription required for full features
- 💲 Expensive annual subscription
- 🎨 Dull highlighter colors
- 🎚️ Limited translation options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes shift position after zooming
- Notes break/misplace when rotating device
- Text search requires connection
- Highlighting entire verse only, not specific words
- Apple Pencil auto-activation issues

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations (NLT, NKJV, NIV, NVI, ARA, NVT, NAA, ESV, RVR 2015, KJV, KJA, NASB, NLT, ARC, Parole de Vie)
- Prayer journal feature
- Customizable highlighter colors
- Folders for notes/tags/favorites
- Option to display/hide lines/dots/grids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Plan free?

Bible Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Plan or Bible Notebook?

Bible Plan and Bible Notebook are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 325 ratings respectively.

### Do Bible Plan or Bible Notebook have ads?

Neither Bible Plan nor Bible Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Plan or Bible Notebook?

Bible Plan ships an update monthly, and Bible Notebook fortnightly. Most recently, Bible Plan was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bible Notebook on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*