Comparison

BibleProject vs Bible Roots

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
Currently charting
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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

Bible Roots

This app transforms daily Bible reading into a visual growth experience. Read chapters to nurture a virtual tree, join reading plans and challenges, and connect with others to encourage consistent spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Visual tree growth for reading progress
  • Distraction-free Bible reader
  • Multiple reading plans and challenges
  • Group reading challenges
  • Cross-device progress syncing
  • Ad-free and subscription-free
Features
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Rooted in Scripture. Growing together. Bible Roots helps you build a meaningful Bible-reading habit—one chapter at a time. Watch your tree grow as you read, follow a personal plan, or gather your church, small group, family, and friends around Scripture. Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or returning with fresh purpose, there’s a place for you to begin. READ AND GROW • Enjoy a clean, distraction-free Bible reader • Mark chapters as read and watch your tree grow through 20 levels • See your reading progress, daily streak, and milestones • Find encouragement in a daily verse MAKE SCRIPTURE PERSONAL • Bookmark meaningful passages and highlight verses with your own tags • Save several selected verses together as one passage • Add private notes to remember what you’re learning • Share beautifully designed Scripture images with others FIND YOUR READING RHYTHM • Explore a 365-day whole-Bible plan • Try focused plans through the Gospels, Proverbs, Paul’s letters, and more • Track your journey through all 1,189 Bible chapters • Set optional reminders to make time for Scripture READ TOGETHER • Start a reading group or join through an invitation link, code, or in-app QR scanner • Build a shared plan with flexible schedules, catch-up days, and weekly reading rhythms • Stay connected through announcements, discussion questions, and shared reflections • Choose what to share—personal notes remain private unless you explicitly share them SUPPORT YOUR GROUP • Give leaders a dedicated dashboard to support participation and encouragement • Share administration with other group leaders • Prepare for meetings with private facilitator notes • Create invitation graphics for sharing and church bulletins\ KEEP YOUR PROGRESS WITH YOU • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to sync your reading progress across devices • Keep reading on your own without an account, with personal progress stored on your device • Create an account when you’re ready to sync or join a group A CALMER WAY TO BUILD A HABIT • Free to use, with no subscriptions or in-app ads • No app usage analytics • A peaceful, nature-inspired design • Encouragement to return to Scripture, one day at a time “…like a tree planted by streams of water…” — Psalm 1:3 Plant a habit. Deepen your roots. Grow together.

Screenshots

BibleProject4 screens
Bible Roots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BibleProject at none against Bible Roots's 4. BibleProject also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 4) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). Bible Roots's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Bible Roots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BibleProject asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BibleProject against 5.0 for Bible Roots. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleProject has 2.8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Bible Roots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BibleProject ships an update every 4 weeks, Bible Roots every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BibleProject versus Bible Roots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibleProjectBible Roots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBibleProjectBrownDev, LLC

Customer experience

BibleProject

All ratings2,782 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.6%

Bible Roots

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

Bible Roots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BibleProject

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bible Roots

One-time4
  • Widow's 2 Coins, Inflation-Adjusted$5.00
  • Loaves & Fishes Energy$10.00
  • Good Samaritan Deluxe$20.00
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  • Mustard Seed VC$100.00

Questions

Is BibleProject free?
BibleProject is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Roots free?
Bible Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BibleProject or Bible Roots?
Bible Roots is rated higher. BibleProject averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Bible Roots averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do BibleProject or Bible Roots have ads?
Neither BibleProject nor Bible Roots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BibleProject or Bible Roots?
BibleProject ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bible Roots every 4 days. Most recently, BibleProject was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bible Roots on October 31, 2026.

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