Comparison

Updated King James Version vs Matu Bible

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

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About

Updated King James Version

Experience the timeless wisdom of the King James Bible with modernized language for enhanced understanding. This translation preserves the original's majesty while improving readability for contemporary readers, making it ideal for study and devotion.

Highlights
  • Modernized language
  • Preserves original majesty
  • Enhanced readability
  • Ideal for study
  • Personal devotion
Features
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The Updated King James Version preserves the traditional style of the classic KJV while improving readability for modern audiences. It maintains the original meaning while refining language for clarity. This version is widely used for study, devotion, and worship, offering a balance between tradition and understanding. It continues to be a reliable choice for readers who value both heritage and accessibility. 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

Matu Bible

Access the Old and New Testaments in the Matu Chin language offline. This app provides tools for daily spiritual growth, including search functionality, note-taking, and sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible reading
  • Search by keyword or verse
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Share scripture passages
  • Scripture memorization tools
Features
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God’s Word Old & New Testament in Matu Chin Language. read and share the Bible offline on your mobile device anytime, anywhere. Discover a brand-new way to interact with God’s pure Word and give others free access to the Good News. The Bible shows us God’s character and provides us God’s revelation of himself to his people. In each section of the Bible, we see God’s holy, unchanging, faithful, gracious and loving character. Matu Bible App gives you tools to seek God’s heart daily. features - Look up keywords, book names, or specific verses. - History, highlight, and add notes for Scripture memorisation and inspiration. - can share the highlight to any platform such as sms, social media etc.

Screenshots

Updated King James Version4 screens
Matu Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Matu Bible at 100% against Updated King James Version's 0%. Matu Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Updated King James Version's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (278 vs 5). On price 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. Updated King James Version sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Matu Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Updated King James Version holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Updated King James Version has 278 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Updated King James Version's written reviews are positive against 100% of Matu Bible's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Updated King James Version ships an update every 4 months, Matu Bible every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Updated King James Version versus Matu Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpdated King James VersionMatu Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (278 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings278 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAzual cangmah

Customer experience

Updated King James Version

All ratings279 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Matu Bible

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Updated King James Version

One-time6
  • Three Months Subscription$7.99
  • Ads Free Version - Three Month$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

Matu Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Updated King James Version free?
Updated King James Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matu Bible free?
Matu Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Updated King James Version or Matu Bible?
Updated King James Version is rated higher. Updated King James Version averages 4.8 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while Matu Bible averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Updated King James Version or Matu Bible have ads?
Updated King James Version shows ads; Matu Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, Updated King James Version or Matu Bible?
Updated King James Version ships an update every 4 months, and Matu Bible every 3 weeks. Most recently, Updated King James Version was updated on November 3, 2026 and Matu Bible on November 3, 2026.

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