Comparison

John Gill's Bible Commentary. vs Deshen

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

Head to head
About

John Gill's Bible Commentary.

This app offers a comprehensive, verse-by-verse explanation of the Old and New Testaments, drawing on biblical languages and historical context. It provides deep insights into scripture, making complex passages accessible to both scholars and everyday readers.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse explanations
  • Old and New Testament coverage
  • Insights from biblical languages
  • Historical context analysis
  • Accessible to everyday readers
  • Examines original Hebrew and Greek
Features
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John Gill's Bible Commentary is a well known study resource that helps readers gain a deeper understanding of Scripture. Covering both the Old and New Testaments, it provides insights into historical background, language, and the meaning of biblical passages. Widely valued by Bible students, teachers, and scholars, John Gill's commentary offers rich insights that help readers explore Scripture with greater depth and clarity. 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

Deshen

Features
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Deshen helps you slow down, encounter God in the Word, and study Scripture for yourself. Read the King James Version or World English Bible in a quiet, distraction-free reader. Move through observation, interpretation, and application with guided inductive study. When you need help, ask Deshen: its AI answers are tied to Scripture citations you can open and verify. Deshen keeps the Bible open without an account. Sign in only if you want your highlights, bookmarks, notes, studies, and tutor conversations to follow you across devices. • Read Scripture offline • Highlight, bookmark, and write notes • Follow a guided inductive Bible study • Ask AI questions with verifiable Scripture citations • Dictate study notes using your device's speech service • Use light or dark appearance AI can help you study; it does not replace Scripture, prayer, wise pastoral counsel, or your own careful reading.

Screenshots

John Gill's Bible Commentary.4 screens
Deshen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deshen at none against John Gill's Bible Commentary.'s 4. Deshen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). John Gill's Bible Commentary.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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. John Gill's Bible Commentary. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Deshen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

John Gill's Bible Commentary. ships an update every 4 months, Deshen every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
John Gill's Bible Commentary. versus Deshen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJohn Gill's Bible Commentary.Deshen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAPatrick Oben Ministries Inc

In-app purchases

4 purchases

John Gill's Bible Commentary.

One-time4
  • Three Months$7.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • One Year$24.99
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  • Two Years$34.99
None

Deshen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is John Gill's Bible Commentary. free?
John Gill's Bible Commentary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deshen free?
Deshen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do John Gill's Bible Commentary. or Deshen have ads?
John Gill's Bible Commentary. shows ads; Deshen does not.
Which is updated more often, John Gill's Bible Commentary. or Deshen?
John Gill's Bible Commentary. ships an update every 4 months, and Deshen every 4 weeks. Most recently, John Gill's Bible Commentary. was updated on November 3, 2026 and Deshen on October 31, 2026.

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