NIV Bible vs OnlyBible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Audio Bible listening
- New International Version (NIV)
- Modern language translation
- Daily inspiration
- Faith and devotion
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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.
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.
- Multiple Bible translations (English & Chinese)
- Verse-by-verse commentary
- Reformed theological library
- Daily reading plans
- Audio narration
- Verse notebook & prayer journal
- Full offline access
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. NIV Bible sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OnlyBible asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | NIV Bible | OnlyBible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 283 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA | Yue Xie |
Customer experience
NIV Bible
OnlyBible
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
NIV Bible
- 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
OnlyBible
No in-app purchases







