Comparison

Catholic Bible. vs TAN Digital

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

Head to head
About

Catholic Bible.

Experience the Holy Scriptures in a version faithful to Catholic tradition. This app provides canonical books for worship, study, and reflection, guiding users in understanding God's Word and Catholic teachings. It's an essential resource for spiritual growth and deepening your relationship with God.

Highlights
  • Canonical Catholic books
  • Faithful translation
  • Spiritual reflection
  • Study and worship guide
  • Daily life application
Features
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The Catholic Bible offers a complete and tradition-based collection of the Holy Scriptures, including the deuterocanonical books. It reflects the teachings and heritage of the Catholic Church across centuries. Widely used for prayer, study, and worship, it helps believers grow spiritually while staying rooted in faith. It continues to serve as a trusted guide for understanding God’s Word within Catholic tradition. 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

TAN Digital

Access a vast library of authentic Catholic literature, including spiritual classics, writings of Saints, and catechetical texts. Enjoy a reverent reading experience with features like bookmarking and offline access to deepen your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Catholic books and devotionals
  • Reverent reading experience
  • Day and night modes
  • Bookmark passages
  • Offline access
  • Curated collections
Features
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Here you will find a treasury of authentic Catholic works—spiritual classics, the writings of the Saints, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, trusted catechetical texts, and devotions to guide you toward holiness. Every title is chosen to nourish souls and strengthen the life of grace. Features: Over thousands of Catholic books and devotionals A simple, reverent reading experience with day and night modes Bookmark passages for deeper reflection Offline access, so you may read anywhere Curated collections for feasts, liturgical seasons, and spiritual themes

Screenshots

Catholic Bible.4 screens
TAN Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TAN Digital at none against Catholic Bible.'s 6. TAN Digital also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Catholic Bible.'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 122). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Catholic Bible. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. TAN Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Catholic Bible. against 4.7 for TAN Digital. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catholic Bible. has 1.4K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Catholic Bible.'s written reviews are positive against 43% of TAN Digital's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catholic Bible. ships an update every 6 weeks, TAN Digital every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Catholic Bible. versus TAN Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatholic Bible.TAN Digital
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.7 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better122
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRASAINT BENDICT PRESS LLC

Customer experience

Catholic Bible.

All ratings1,451 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

TAN Digital

All ratings80 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Catholic Bible.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Note feature not working properly
  • Psalm verses not displaying correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Include all 73 books of the Catholic Bible
  • Fix verse numbering and translations
  • Reduce or remove disruptive ads

TAN Digital

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Catholic Bible.

One-time6
  • Ads Free Version - Three Month$7.99
  • Three Months Subscription$7.99
  • One Year Subscription$24.99
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  • Ads Free Version - one year$24.99
  • Two Years Subscription$34.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$49.99
None

TAN Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catholic Bible. free?
Catholic Bible. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TAN Digital free?
TAN Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catholic Bible. or TAN Digital?
Catholic Bible. is rated higher. Catholic Bible. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while TAN Digital averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.
Do Catholic Bible. or TAN Digital have ads?
Catholic Bible. shows ads; TAN Digital does not.
Which is updated more often, Catholic Bible. or TAN Digital?
Catholic Bible. ships an update every 6 weeks, and TAN Digital every 2 weeks. Most recently, Catholic Bible. was updated on November 7, 2026 and TAN Digital on November 5, 2026.

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