Comparison

NIV Bible vs OnlyBible

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

Head to head
About

NIV Bible

Experience the New International Version of the Bible through audio. This app provides a clear and accessible way to engage with scripture while commuting, praying, or reflecting, offering modern language for daily inspiration.

Highlights
  • Audio Bible listening
  • New International Version (NIV)
  • Modern language translation
  • Daily inspiration
  • Faith and devotion
Features
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The NIV Audio Bible combines the clarity of the New International Version with the convenience of audio, allowing users to listen and engage with Scripture anytime. It brings God’s Word to life through clear and modern narration. Perfect for daily routines, travel, or quiet reflection, this version supports both listening and reading. It helps believers stay connected to Scripture in a flexible and accessible way. 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

OnlyBible

This app offers a comprehensive Bible reading experience with multiple English and Chinese translations. It includes verse-by-verse commentary, Reformed theological texts, reading plans, and audio narration. Users can also maintain a verse notebook and private prayer journal, with full offline access and optional Google sign-in for syncing.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations (English & Chinese)
  • Verse-by-verse commentary
  • Reformed theological library
  • Daily reading plans
  • Audio narration
  • Verse notebook & prayer journal
  • Full offline access
Features
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OnlyBible is a quiet but faithful companion for reading Scripture and the Reformed confessional tradition. • The whole Bible in English (World English Bible) and Chinese (和合本 / CUV), Simplified or Traditional • Verse-by-verse and chapter commentary, grounded in Reformed theology • The Reformed library — Westminster Shorter & Larger Catechisms, Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Confession, the ecumenical creeds • Reading plans — M'Cheyne one-year, the catechisms day by day • Audio narration of every verse • A verse notebook and a private prayer journal • Read fully offline — download the Bible, library, and commentary • A gentle daily reminder Sign in with Google to sync your reading history, plans, notebook, and prayers with bible.athenwise.ai — or use it entirely signed-out.

Screenshots

NIV Bible4 screens
OnlyBible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnlyBible at none against NIV Bible's 6. OnlyBible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). NIV Bible's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 9). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NIV Bible sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OnlyBible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OnlyBible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIV Bible has 2.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIV Bible ships an update every 2 months, OnlyBible every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NIV Bible versus OnlyBible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIV BibleOnlyBible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAYue Xie

Customer experience

NIV Bible

All ratings2,197 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%

OnlyBible

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NIV Bible

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • New Testament chapters not working
  • Audio stops when screen goes to sleep
  • Search feature not finding verses

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio Bible functionality
  • Improve chapter tracking and progress
  • Provide more Bible translation options

OnlyBible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NIV 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

OnlyBible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NIV Bible free?
NIV Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnlyBible free?
OnlyBible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NIV Bible or OnlyBible?
OnlyBible is rated higher. NIV Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while OnlyBible averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do NIV Bible or OnlyBible have ads?
NIV Bible shows ads; OnlyBible does not.
Which is updated more often, NIV Bible or OnlyBible?
NIV Bible ships an update every 2 months, and OnlyBible every 2 days. Most recently, NIV Bible was updated on November 3, 2026 and OnlyBible on October 31, 2026.

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