# BibleProject vs Theophilus

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 (#64 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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleProject | Theophilus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleproject/id1523687027/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theophilus/id6761641333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BibleProject](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320858813) | [Brandon Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868861497) |

## What reviewers say

### BibleProject

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### Theophilus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theophilus/id6761641333)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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