Comparison

Amplified Bible vs Message Bible MSG (Audio)

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

Head to head
About

Amplified Bible

This Bible translation expands on the original text using brackets and synonyms to reveal deeper meanings. It's ideal for those wanting a more thorough understanding of scripture without needing to study ancient languages. Compare it with other versions for enhanced clarity.

Highlights
  • Expanded meaning with brackets and synonyms
  • Reveals deeper sense of original texts
  • Helps uncover layered meanings
  • Ideal for comparing translations
  • Brings Bible to life with clarity
Features
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The Amplified Bible (AMP) is a unique Bible translation designed to provide a deeper understanding of the original Scriptures. First published in the 1960s, the Amplified Bible has become a popular choice for readers who enjoy in depth Bible study and reflection. Its expanded explanations offer greater insight into Scripture, making God's Word easier to understand and more meaningful. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.

About

Message Bible MSG (Audio)

Read and listen to the Holy Message Bible with Old and New Testament books. Features include daily verses, night mode, and the ability to highlight, bookmark, and take notes. Test your biblical knowledge with a challenging Bible quiz game.

Highlights
  • Read and listen to the Holy Bible
  • Daily inspirational verses
  • Night reading mode
  • Highlight, bookmark, and take notes
  • Organized personal library
  • Bible quiz game with scoring
Features
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The Holy Message Bible is a comprehensive tool to read and listen to the word of God more easily. This app has both Old Testament and New Testament books for a deeper understanding of the Bible at your fingertips.Enlighten the biblical knowledge by hearing Audio and Playing Bible Quiz features. Features # User-friendly Interface: Easy access to the timeless reading right on your device. # Daily Verse: Receive inspirational blessings to your device daily. # Night mode: Night reading mode to facilitate reading the Bible at night. # Highlights, Bookmarks & Notes: Mark and catch up where your favorite verses # My Library: Organise and approach saved content in seconds. # Share: Just a few taps to share in social media, email, or SMS/text Experience the Message Bible (MSG) with Audio like never before with additional amazing features that help to challenge yourself and test your biblical knowledge with our Bible quiz game. Play our Bible Trivia game to learn and unlock new levels of expertise in the Bible. LET’S CHALLENGE BIBLE QUIZ PLAY! # User-friendly Design # Hundreds of bible questions with answers # Preference to select the different levels of difficulty # Go-for-Help Options: 50-50 and Hint # Scoreboard to track the recent and high scores Why wait? Download The Message (MSG) Study Bible Now! For support/feedback, contact us at support@bibleoffice.com We welcome any valuable suggestions from you!

Screenshots

Amplified Bible4 screens
Message Bible MSG (Audio)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Amplified Bible and Message Bible MSG (Audio) both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Message Bible MSG (Audio)'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Amplified Bible's. Amplified Bible's advantage is ratings volume (586 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Amplified Bible sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Message Bible MSG (Audio) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amplified Bible against 4.8 for Message Bible MSG (Audio). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amplified Bible has 586 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Amplified Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of Message Bible MSG (Audio)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amplified Bible versus Message Bible MSG (Audio): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplified BibleMessage Bible MSG (Audio)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (586 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings586 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAAnandhaprabakaran Balasubramaniyan

Customer experience

Amplified Bible

All ratings588 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

Message Bible MSG (Audio)

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Amplified Bible

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Saved verses disappearing after app updates
  • Ad-free subscription not working after updates
  • Audio narration in wrong Bible version (KJV instead of Amplified)
  • Font size controls not functioning properly
  • App crashes or fails to load for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dedicated font size controls separate from font type selection
  • Display book names instead of numbers for easier navigation
  • Improved sign-in and account management system
  • Better customer support contact options

Message Bible MSG (Audio)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Amplified Bible

One-time4
  • Three Months$7.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • One Year$24.99
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  • Two Years$34.99
6 purchases

Message Bible MSG (Audio)

One-time6
  • IAP Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • IAP Coins Pack2$1.99
  • IAP Coins Pack 3$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Six Months Ads Free$5.99
  • One Year Pro$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Amplified Bible free?
Amplified Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Message Bible MSG (Audio) free?
Message Bible MSG (Audio) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amplified Bible or Message Bible MSG (Audio)?
Message Bible MSG (Audio) is rated higher. Amplified Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 586 ratings, while Message Bible MSG (Audio) averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Amplified Bible or Message Bible MSG (Audio) have ads?
Both Amplified Bible and Message Bible MSG (Audio) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Amplified Bible or Message Bible MSG (Audio)?
Amplified Bible ships an update every 4 months, and Message Bible MSG (Audio) every 4 months. Most recently, Amplified Bible was updated on November 3, 2026 and Message Bible MSG (Audio) on November 3, 2026.

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