Bible Characters Dictionary vs Knockout Bible Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bible Characters Dictionary
This app aids in understanding and remembering biblical figures. It features a quick search function to easily find specific characters. Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone interested in biblical studies.
- Character understanding
- Character memorization
- Quick search system
- Biblical figure reference
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Bible Characters Dictionary brings together 150 classic character studies of the men and women of the Bible, and works without an internet connection. From Adam and Abraham to Paul and the people of the parables, each study is a full-length portrait to read, reflect on and return to. LOOK UP • 150 entries in alphabetical order • Search that forgives spelling mistakes, accents and punctuation, and can also search inside the entries • Hear the headword read aloud (American or British voice) • Bookmarks and history LEARN • Flashcards with spaced repetition: what you find hard comes back sooner • Multiple-choice quiz • Ready-made decks to start with, or study your own bookmarks • Word of the day, with an optional morning notification COMFORTABLE • Works offline: everything is on your device • Light and dark mode, three text sizes • iPhone and iPad The app is free and shows ads. A one-time purchase removes them. The entries are for study and personal reflection. They come from older reference works, so spelling and wording may differ from the Bible translation you use.
Knockout Bible Reader
This app uses advanced technology to help users read the Bible quickly and easily. It allows for adjustable reading speeds, making it convenient for on-the-go or short breaks.
- Adjustable reading speed
- Fast and easy Bible absorption
- Convenient for commuting
- Suitable for short breaks
- Revolutionary reading technology
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Over 160 million Americans read the Bible per year to lead better lives. Knockout Bible Reader is a revolutionary Bible reader that implements cutting edge technology to help you read the Bible, fast and easy. Whether you're commuting or need a break at work, Knockout Bible Reader has you covered. Simply open the app, set your desired reading speed, and marvel at how quickly you can absorb the word of God.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Knockout Bible Reader at 5.0 against Bible Characters Dictionary's 3.0. Knockout Bible Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 38 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Knockout Bible Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knockout Bible Reader has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Bible Characters Dictionary ships an update every 38 months, Knockout Bible Reader daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bible Characters Dictionary | Knockout Bible Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Putranto | Kenji Japra |
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Bible Characters Dictionary
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In-app purchases
Bible Characters Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Knockout Bible Reader
No in-app purchases
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