Comparison

John Wesley's Explanatory vs Expositor Bible Commentary

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

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About

John Wesley's Explanatory

This app offers John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Bible, written in plain language to simplify complex passages. It focuses on the New Testament, aiming to make Scripture accessible and inspire practical application of biblical teachings for daily living.

Highlights
  • Plain language explanations
  • Focus on New Testament
  • Methodist theology emphasis
  • Devotional insights
  • Guidance for Scripture study
Features
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John Wesley's Explanatory Notes were written to help readers understand the Bible in a simple and practical way. They explain Scripture clearly while highlighting themes such as faith, grace, salvation, and holy living. More than a commentary, Wesley's notes encourage readers to apply biblical teachings to daily life. They remain a valuable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of Scripture. 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

Expositor Bible Commentary

Access a comprehensive Bible study commentary alongside the complete King James Version of the Holy Bible. This tool offers verse-by-verse cross-references to deepen understanding of scripture. Features include search, daily verses, bookmarking, highlighting, and customizable text.

Highlights
  • Complete KJV Bible
  • Verse-by-verse cross-references
  • Search entire Bible
  • Daily Bible verse
  • Bookmark verses
  • Highlight verses
  • Adjustable font size and dark mode
Features
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A well laid out Expositor's Bible Study Commentary plus complete King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible. This commentary provides Pastors and Bible students with a comprehensive and scholarly tool for the exposition of the Scriptures. Each verse of the Bible is cross-referenced to several others to enable the reader to gain a true sense of each word and phrase as it is used in the Bible. Some of the key features of the KJV Bible in the app include: - Search for any text(s) from across the entire Holy Bible. - Fresh Daily Bible Verse. - Bookmark any Bible verse(s). - Share any verse(s) with your loved ones. -Highlight any verse(s). -Copy any verse(s). -Adjust font size, dark mode etc. The Expositor's Bible Commentary is a major contribution to the study and understanding of the Scriptures. God bless.

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John Wesley's Explanatory4 screens
Expositor Bible Commentary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: John Wesley's Explanatory at 4.7 against Expositor Bible Commentary's 1.0. John Wesley's Explanatory also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. John Wesley's Explanatory sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Expositor Bible Commentary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

John Wesley's Explanatory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: John Wesley's Explanatory has 156 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

John Wesley's Explanatory ships an update every 4 months, Expositor Bible Commentary every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
John Wesley's Explanatory versus Expositor Bible Commentary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJohn Wesley's ExplanatoryExpositor Bible Commentary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRADavid Maraba

Customer experience

John Wesley's Explanatory

All ratings156 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Expositor Bible Commentary

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

John Wesley's Explanatory

One-time4
  • Three Months$7.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • One Year$24.99
Show 1 more
  • Two Years$34.99
1 purchases

Expositor Bible Commentary

One-time1
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$4.99

Questions

Is John Wesley's Explanatory free?
John Wesley's Explanatory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expositor Bible Commentary free?
Expositor Bible Commentary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, John Wesley's Explanatory or Expositor Bible Commentary?
John Wesley's Explanatory is rated higher. John Wesley's Explanatory averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Expositor Bible Commentary averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do John Wesley's Explanatory or Expositor Bible Commentary have ads?
Both John Wesley's Explanatory and Expositor Bible Commentary show ads.
Which is updated more often, John Wesley's Explanatory or Expositor Bible Commentary?
John Wesley's Explanatory ships an update every 4 months, and Expositor Bible Commentary every 5 months. Most recently, John Wesley's Explanatory was updated on November 3, 2026 and Expositor Bible Commentary on November 3, 2026.

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