Comparison

KJV Apocrypha vs ChatNIV

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

Head to head
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

ChatNIV

Explore scripture with AI-powered conversations and in-depth study tools. This app offers a complete Bible text with customizable reading options, chapter overviews, and verse-by-verse notes. Engage with scripture on a deeper level through AI discussions and personal note-taking.

Highlights
  • Complete Bible text (WEB translation)
  • AI-powered scripture discussion
  • Chapter overviews and verse notes
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Highlighting and personal notes
  • Offline study content
Features
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ChatNIV is a beautifully designed Bible reading app that helps you develop a deeper understanding of scripture through AI-powered conversations and pre-written study materials. COMPLETE BIBLE TEXT • English WEB is included. Complete Bible editions for the other 18 Study Languages are optional downloads you can remove and download again. • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Customizable fonts, sizes, and themes • Dark mode for comfortable night reading UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU READ • Chapter overviews explain the context and themes • Verse-by-verse notes provide historical and cultural background • Section headers help you navigate longer passages • English study notes are included for offline reading • On iOS 18 or later, translate study notes on device when Apple supports the language pair; language models may need to download, and translated notes are cached for later offline reading DISCUSS SCRIPTURE WITH AI • Ask questions about any passage you're reading • Get thoughtful, contextual answers grounded in the text • Choose a study language for new AI replies from the available language list • Choose from multiple AI perspectives and voices • Free tier includes AI chat; Premium unlocks additional models MAKE IT YOUR OWN • Highlight verses with multiple colors • Take personal notes on any passage • Bookmark chapters for quick access • Search across the entire Bible and your notes PREMIUM FEATURES • Access to premium AI models from leading providers • Choose your preferred AI for deeper conversations PRIVACY FOCUSED • Your notes and highlights stay on your device • No account required • Chat requests are sent to our service and AI providers; see our Privacy Policy Whether you're new to the Bible or a lifelong reader, ChatNIV provides the tools you need to read, understand, and engage with scripture on a deeper level. Download now and start your journey. Privacy Policy: https://chatniv.app/privacy Subject to Apple App Store EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KJV Apocrypha4 screens
ChatNIV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatNIV at 100% against KJV Apocrypha's 23%. ChatNIV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). KJV Apocrypha's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KJV Apocrypha sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ChatNIV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChatNIV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KJV Apocrypha has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of ChatNIV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KJV Apocrypha ships an update every 2 months, ChatNIV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
KJV Apocrypha versus ChatNIV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKJV ApocryphaChatNIV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRASimarhol Onipaa

Customer experience

KJV Apocrypha

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

ChatNIV

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ChatNIV

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

ChatNIV

Subscriptions2
  • ChatNIV Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • ChatNIV Monthly Max$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • More Conversation Credits$2.99

Questions

Is KJV Apocrypha free?
KJV Apocrypha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatNIV free?
ChatNIV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KJV Apocrypha or ChatNIV?
ChatNIV is rated higher. KJV Apocrypha averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ChatNIV averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do KJV Apocrypha or ChatNIV have ads?
KJV Apocrypha shows ads; ChatNIV does not.
Which is updated more often, KJV Apocrypha or ChatNIV?
KJV Apocrypha ships an update every 2 months, and ChatNIV every 11 days. Most recently, KJV Apocrypha was updated on November 7, 2026 and ChatNIV on October 31, 2026.

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