Comparison

Message Bible vs Still

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

Head to head
About

Message Bible

Access the complete Holy Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, offline on your mobile device. Enjoy daily inspiring verses, easy navigation, and the ability to create notes and share scripture.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Verse of the day
  • Quick navigation
  • Share verses
  • Create notes
  • Search functionality
  • Audio Bible
Features
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The Message Bible (MSG) is a modern paraphrase of the Bible created by biblical scholar and pastor Eugene H. Peterson. First published in stages between 1993 and 2002, it was written to present the meaning of the Scriptures in clear, conversational English that reflects the language people use in everyday life. The Message follows a thought-for-thought paraphrase style rather than a strict word-for-word translation. It is designed to make biblical passages easy to understand and engaging for modern readers. 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

Still

Features
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Still brings one verse into your day — on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and in a calm reader. • Verse of the Day, every morning • Home & Lock Screen widgets • Full King James Bible offline • Save the verses that stay with you • No login. No feed. No noise. Still Plus unlocks more widget styles and themes. Scripture: King James Version (public domain).

Screenshots

Message Bible4 screens
Still4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Still at none against Message Bible's shown. Message Bible's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Message Bible sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Still sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Message Bible versus Still: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessage BibleStill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (955 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings955 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAPankaj Gaikar

Bugs and requests

Message Bible

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Chapters and verses display incorrectly (wrong book appears)
  • Only Genesis displays regardless of book selection
  • Portrait/landscape rotation not working
  • White text on white background makes content illegible
  • Audio chapters overlap and interfere with each other
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  • Highlighting cannot be removed from scriptures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix portrait and landscape orientation support
  • Improve text contrast and readability
  • Simplify navigation interface
  • Add ability to remove highlighting

Still

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Message Bible

One-time2
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • Ads Free Version - One Year$24.99
1 purchases

Still

One-time1
  • Still Plus Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Message Bible free?
Message Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Still free?
Still is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Message Bible or Still have ads?
Message Bible shows ads; Still does not.

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