# BibleProject vs Haven

BibleProject and Haven both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of BibleProject's written reviews are positive against 47% of Haven's. BibleProject also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19). Haven's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (150K vs 2.8K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Haven sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BibleProject asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BibleProject against 4.9 for Haven. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Haven has 150K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of BibleProject's written reviews are positive against 47% of Haven's.

BibleProject ships an update every 4 weeks, Haven every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleProject | Haven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleproject/id1523687027/reviews)** | [4.9 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haven-bible-chat/id6503387382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **150K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #85 | **#8** |
| Size | 79 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BibleProject](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320858813) | [E12 Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749149337) |

## What reviewers say

### BibleProject

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleproject/id1523687027)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, and classes designed to make the biblical story accessible. Learn to read scripture, explore themes, and deepen your understanding of Jesus through engaging educational resources.

**Highlights:** Free Bible videos, Podcasts on biblical theology, Educational Bible classes, Continue learning feature, Explore scripture at your own pace, Short visual explanations of Bible books

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and intuitive design
- 👍 Helpful for understanding the Bible
- 💡 Visually appealing and creative
- 🚀 Vast library of resources
- 👍 Organized and easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Downloading issues with content
- 🔒 Lack of certain Bible translations
- 👎 Navigation can be confusing at times

**Reported bugs**

- Podcast playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and external links

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations (e.g., KJV, ESV, NRSV)
- Implement a sleep timer for podcasts
- Introduce note-taking and bookmarking features
- Add support for CarPlay and Apple TV
- Improve offline access and download capabilities


### Haven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haven-bible-chat/id6503387382)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Reference, #16 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers daily Bible verses, devotionals, and prayers to foster spiritual growth and peace. Engage with scripture through interactive chat, explore verse citations, and track your progress. It's designed to be a personal guide for your faith journey.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verses, Thoughtful devotionals, Heartfelt prayers, Interactive Bible chat, Verse citations, Daily streak tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Haven - Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Haven - Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for growing in faith
- 🤗 Comforting and encouraging
- 🤝 Strengthens relationship with God
- 🧠 Provides biblical knowledge and understanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Paywall blocks free access
- 📱 Glitches and freezing issues
- ⏰ Forced trial annoys users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Freezing and navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Free access option
- Donation-based model
- Bible reading functionality
- Community chat features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BibleProject free?

BibleProject is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Haven free?

Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BibleProject or Haven?

BibleProject is rated higher. BibleProject averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Haven averages 4.9 from 150K ratings.

### Do BibleProject or Haven have ads?

Neither BibleProject nor Haven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BibleProject or Haven?

BibleProject ships an update every 4 weeks, and Haven every 2 days. Most recently, BibleProject was updated on October 29, 2026 and Haven on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BibleProject or Haven?

BibleProject currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Haven at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*