Comparison

KJV Apocrypha vs Bible Apocrypha Now

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

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About

KJV Apocrypha

Explore the additional books of Scripture not included in the Protestant canon. This app offers historical and spiritual insights, complementing the King James Version for a broader understanding of biblical history and tradition.

Highlights
  • Includes Apocryphal books
  • Historical insights
  • Spiritual insights
  • Complements KJV Bible
  • Study and reflection tool
  • Biblical history context
Features
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The KJV Apocrypha includes additional books historically placed between the Old and New Testaments, offering extended insights into biblical history and tradition. It complements the classic King James Version with valuable context. Often used for study and research, it helps readers explore early writings and deepen their understanding of Scripture. This collection is ideal for those seeking broader knowledge beyond the standard biblical canon. 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

Bible Apocrypha Now

Access a collection of Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal books of the Bible offline. Explore texts not included in the traditional canon, covering topics from the childhood of Jesus to the creation of the world. Discover lost scriptures translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr.

Highlights
  • Offline access to biblical texts
  • Collection of Apocryphal books
  • Lost Books of the Bible
  • Forgotten Books of Eden
  • Catholic Deuterocanonicals
  • Translated texts
Features
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With the "Bible Apocrypha Now" you have offline access to several Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal Books. Check out the app's book collections: . - Lost Books of the Bible: Collection of New Testament Apocryphal books translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr in 1926. Contains books that were read by early Christians but were not included in the canon of the Bible. Some of these books were rediscovered with the Dead Sea Scrolls. You can read about: the childhood of Jesus; Paul's letters to the philosopher Seneca; the letters of Herod and Pilate; and much more. Check out the list of the "Lost Books of the Bible": - The Gospel of the Birth of Mary - Protevangelion - The First Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ - Thomas's Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ - The Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus King of Edessa - The Gospel of Nicodemus, Formerly Called the Acts of Pontius Pilate - The Apostles’ Creed - The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to Seneca, with Seneca's to Paul - The Acts of Paul and Thecla - The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians - The Second Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians - The General Epistle of Barnabas - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnæans - The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians - The Shepherd of Hermas, Called His Visions - The Second Book of Hermas, Called His Commands - The Third Book of Hermas, Which Is Called His Similitudes - Letters of Herod and Pilate - The Lost Gospel According to Peter - Forgotten Books of Eden: Collection of books that have been excluded or left out of the Old Testament canon of the Bible because they are considered apocryphal or pseudepigraphal. These books were translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr in 1926. They address topics such as: the creation of the world; the biblical patriarchs; the life of Adam and Eve outside the Garden; the life of Enoch and future prophecies. Check out the list of "Forgotten Books of Eden": - The First Book of Adam and Eve - The Second Book of Adam and Eve - The Book of the Secrets of Enoch - The Psalms of Solomon - The Odes of Solomon - The Letter of Aristeas - The Story of Ahikar - Testament of Reuben - Testament of Simeon - Testament of Levi - The Testament of Judah - The Testament of Issachar - The Testament of Zebulun - The Testament of Dan - The Testament of Naphtali - The Testament Of Gad - The Testament of Asher - The Testament of Joseph - The Testament of Benjamin - Catholic Deuterocanonicals: Books that form part of the Old Testament canon of the Catholic Bible, however, are considered "Apocryphal" by Protestants and Jews. Check out the list of the "Catholic Deuterocanonicals": - Tobit - Judith - Wisdom of Solomon - Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) - Baruch - 1 Maccabees - 2 Maccabees - Esther (Additions) - Susanna - Bel and the Dragon - Orthodox Deuterocanonicals: Books that form part of the Old Testament canon of the Bible of various orthodox denominations, however, are considered "Apocrypha" by Catholics, Protestants and Jews. Check out the list of "Orthodox Deuterocanonicals": - 1 Ezra - 2 Ezra - 3 Maccabees - 4 Maccabees - Prayer of Manasseh - Psalm 151 - Jubilees - Prayer of Azariah - Laodiceans - Apocryphal Bible Now features: - Audio: listen to the verses of the apocryphal books - Verse of the day: Lost Books of the Bible, Lost Books of Eden, Catholic Deuterocanonicals and Orthodox Deuterocanonicals - Marking of verses - Personal Notes - Verse search - Sharing verses on social networks - And much more! Terms of Use: http://www.casaopen.com.br/p/terms-of-use-bible-en.html Privacy Policy: http://www.casaopen.com.br/p/last-revised-on-372016-bible-offline-is.html

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KJV Apocrypha4 screens
Bible Apocrypha Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KJV Apocrypha at 4.6 against Bible Apocrypha Now's 2.8. KJV Apocrypha also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. KJV Apocrypha sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bible Apocrypha Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KJV Apocrypha holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KJV Apocrypha has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of KJV Apocrypha's written reviews are positive against 17% of Bible Apocrypha Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KJV Apocrypha ships an update every 2 months, Bible Apocrypha Now every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KJV Apocrypha versus Bible Apocrypha Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKJV ApocryphaBible Apocrypha Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRASamuel Soares

Customer experience

KJV Apocrypha

All ratings1,263 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative65.9%

Bible Apocrypha Now

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

KJV Apocrypha

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Apocrypha books not available
  • Blank chapters
  • Invisible book names in dark mode
  • App crashing or cutting out

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apocrypha books
  • Improve visibility of book names
  • Resume audio playback from where user left off
  • Adjust audio quality/voice
  • Provide option to remove ads

Bible Apocrypha Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

KJV Apocrypha

One-time4
  • Three Months Subscription$7.99
  • One Year Subscription$24.99
  • Two Years Subscription$34.99
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  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$49.99
3 purchases

Bible Apocrypha Now

Subscriptions2
  • Signature Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Signature Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium forever (no ads)$59.99

Questions

Is KJV Apocrypha free?
KJV Apocrypha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Apocrypha Now free?
Bible Apocrypha Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KJV Apocrypha or Bible Apocrypha Now?
KJV Apocrypha is rated higher. KJV Apocrypha averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bible Apocrypha Now averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do KJV Apocrypha or Bible Apocrypha Now have ads?
Both KJV Apocrypha and Bible Apocrypha Now show ads.
Which is updated more often, KJV Apocrypha or Bible Apocrypha Now?
KJV Apocrypha ships an update every 2 months, and Bible Apocrypha Now every 6 months. Most recently, KJV Apocrypha was updated on September 18, 2026 and Bible Apocrypha Now on September 1, 2026.

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