Comparison

BibleProject vs Theophilus

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

Head to head
About

BibleProject

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
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Learn how to read the Bible to see, hear and know Jesus better. Access 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources that help make the biblical story accessible. HOME • Continue learning about the Bible by watching videos, listening to podcasts, and taking classes. • Any content you start will appear on Home so you can jump back in later. EXPLORE • Hundreds of free videos, podcasts and classes allow you to meditate on scripture in your own way and at your own pace. • It’s all free, there’s no paid subscription. VIDEOS • All of our videos are short visual explanations that show how the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. • There’s a video (or two) that explain the structure, major themes and story in each book of the Bible PODCASTS • BibleProject podcast features detailed conversations between Tim and Jon and occasional guests. • Explore the biblical theology behind each book of the Bible and major themes found across the Bible. CLASSES • Discover how to read and use the Bible to deepen your relationship with Jesus with a free class exploring the book of Genesis. • Each lecture will sharpen your Bible study skills and make Scripture come alive. • More classes are scheduled to be added over time. • • • BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone everywhere. From page one to the final word, we believe the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. This diverse collection of ancient books overflows with wisdom for our modern world. As we let the biblical story speak for itself, we believe the message of Jesus will transform individuals and entire communities. Many people have misunderstood the Bible as a collection of inspirational quotes or a divine instruction manual dropped from Heaven. Most of us gravitate toward sections we enjoy while avoiding parts that are confusing or even disturbing. Our Bible resources help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable, engaging, and transformative. We do this by showcasing the literary art of the Scriptures and tracing biblical themes from beginning to end. Rather than taking the stance of a specific tradition or denomination, we create materials to elevate the Bible for all people and draw our eyes to its unified message.

About

Theophilus

This app offers a deep dive into scripture with multiple translations, historical context, and ancient writings. It includes commentaries, biblical dictionaries, and tools for journaling, memorization, and prayer. Users can also connect with others for community study and encouragement.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations (BSB, KJV, WEB)
  • Instant verse context and historical information
  • Access to 30 public domain commentaries
  • Writings from 1st-century church fathers
  • In-depth study of people, places, and archaeology
  • Journaling with verse detection and prayer tracking
  • Community features for sharing and group study
Features
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Theophilus is a discipleship app for people who want more than a daily verse. Whether you're new to faith or have walked with God for decades, Theophilus meets you where you are and takes you deeper. READ THE WORD Read scripture in BSB, KJV, and WEB with clean typography. Tap any verse for instant context — who wrote it, when, and what was happening historically. Access original Hebrew and Greek through a built-in biblical dictionary. Compare translations and explore manuscript variants. 30 COMMENTARIES Access 30 public domain commentaries from 96 AD to today — Pulpit Commentary, Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, John Gill, and more. Every commentary linked directly to the verse you're reading. No subscriptions. No paywalls. 1ST CENTURY CHURCH Read the actual writings of Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, and more — the men who knew the Apostles. STUDY DEEP Explore the people, places, and archaeology of the ancient world. Defend your faith with evidence-based answers. Navigate honest theological discussions grounded in scripture and history. GROW & PRAY Journal with verse detection and Church Mode. Track memorized verses. Follow reading plans. Keep a prayer journal with verse-tied prayers and answered prayer tracking. GATHER Share verses, testimonies, and encouragement. Create community groups. Study together. Message friends. Theophilus. It means lover of God. This was built for you.

Screenshots

BibleProject4 screens
Theophilus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BibleProject at 2.8K against Theophilus's 3. BibleProject also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). Theophilus's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BibleProject holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleProject has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of BibleProject's written reviews are positive against 100% of Theophilus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BibleProject ships an update every 4 weeks, Theophilus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BibleProject versus Theophilus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibleProjectTheophilus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBibleProjectBrandon Brown

Customer experience

BibleProject

All ratings2,782 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.8%

Theophilus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BibleProject

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Theophilus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BibleProject

No in-app purchases

None

Theophilus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BibleProject free?
BibleProject is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theophilus free?
Theophilus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BibleProject or Theophilus?
BibleProject is rated higher. BibleProject averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Theophilus averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BibleProject or Theophilus have ads?
Neither BibleProject nor Theophilus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BibleProject or Theophilus?
BibleProject ships an update every 4 weeks, and Theophilus every 11 days. Most recently, BibleProject was updated on October 27, 2026 and Theophilus on October 24, 2026.

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