Comparison

Blessed Hope Translation vs Scripla

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

Head to head
About

Blessed Hope Translation

This app offers three versions of the New Testament translation, each with varying levels of translator's notes and commentary. It aims to clearly and effectively communicate the gospel message with integrated translation philosophies.

Highlights
  • Three translation versions
  • Full translator's notes
  • Abridged translator's notes
  • Reader's version with minimal footnotes
  • Cross-references
  • Commentary
Features
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The Blessed Hope Translation (BHT) is an English translation of the New Testament that seeks to creatively and transparently integrate the strengths of different translation philosophies, for the purpose of communicating the message of Jesus and the apostles clearly and effectively. On the BHT App you will find three versions of the Blessed Hope Translation: (1) a version with full translator’s notes (including technical translator’s notes, commentary, and cross-references); (2) a version with abridged translator’s notes (with most technical notes removed); and (3) a reader’s version with minimal footnotes (footnotes in this version being limited mostly to Old Testament quotations and allusions, some alternate renderings, and verses found in some manuscripts but not in others). For more information about the Blessed Hope Translation, visit blessedhope.life. May God use this translation to help you continue fixing your eyes on the hope of the gospel.

About

Scripla

This app transforms Bible study into a creative writing experience. Users can read scripture, write personal commentaries, and share their insights with a community. It offers tools for in-depth biblical research, reflection, and collaborative study.

Highlights
  • Write and publish commentaries
  • Organize studies by topics
  • Compare 18 Bible translations
  • Access dictionaries and commentaries
  • Advanced search functionality
  • Encrypted journaling
  • Community sharing and collaboration
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Scripla — Where Bible Study Becomes Bible Writing Read scripture, write commentary, and share what you're learning with a community doing the same. Scripla turns Bible study into something you create, not just consume. Built for pastors, students, theologians, and anyone going deeper in God's Word. Write Commentaries Reflect on a verse, a chapter, or a theme. Keep your work private or publish it to the community. Bring your studies to life with embedded images, video, and interactive questions. Topics Connect related commentaries, insights, and discussions under themes like Faith, Forgiveness, or Prophecy. Topics give your scripture journey structure — and make it easier to come back to what you've learned. Study Space A dedicated workspace for biblical research and writing: • 18 Bible translations to compare side-by-side • Trusted dictionaries and classic commentaries • Advanced verse and topic search • Writing canvas • Encrypted journaling Community Read commentaries from others, comment on shared studies, and collaborate on group projects. Scripture is better in fellowship. Who It's For • Theologians and Scholars: Develop and share in-depth biblical analyses. • Students and Educators: Create interactive study materials for teaching and learning. • Pastors and Church Members: Engage the Church Body with shared insights and discussions for Bible Studies and Sermons. • Individuals Seeking Deeper Understanding: Reflect personally on scriptures and document your spiritual journey. Download Scripla and start writing what you're learning. Pursue God with Scripla.

Screenshots

Blessed Hope Translation3 screens
Scripla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blessed Hope Translation at 5.0 against Scripla's 4.5. Blessed Hope Translation also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blessed Hope Translation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blessed Hope Translation has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blessed Hope Translation ships an update every 6 weeks, Scripla every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blessed Hope Translation versus Scripla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlessed Hope TranslationScripla
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (19 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew ScofieldScripla LLC

Customer experience

Blessed Hope Translation

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scripla

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blessed Hope Translation

No in-app purchases

None

Scripla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blessed Hope Translation free?
Blessed Hope Translation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripla free?
Scripla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blessed Hope Translation or Scripla?
Blessed Hope Translation is rated higher. Blessed Hope Translation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Scripla averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Blessed Hope Translation or Scripla have ads?
Neither Blessed Hope Translation nor Scripla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blessed Hope Translation or Scripla?
Blessed Hope Translation ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scripla every 16 months. Most recently, Blessed Hope Translation was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scripla on October 30, 2026.

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