Swedenborg Reader vs Tap Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swedenborg Reader
Access and search the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg and the Holy Bible. Offers multiple translations and interfaces in 25 languages for in-depth study.
- Read theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg
- Search Holy Bible texts
- Multiple Bible translations
- 25 language interfaces
- Cross-reference texts
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The Swedenborg Reader is an app for reading and searching the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg and the Holy Bible. It provides user interfaces in 25 languages and offers multiple translations of both Swedenborg’s works and the Bible for each supported language.
Tap Bible
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MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS Download and read a wide range of Bible translations in hundreds of languages — both major world languages and minority languages. Switch between translations with a tap. MULTIPLE TABS Open multiple translations or commentaries in separate tabs and switch between them instantly. Split a tab to read two at once. FULL-TEXT SEARCH Search across any downloaded translation with a persistent search history so you can pick up where you left off. BOOKMARKS Save any verse or passage with a tap and build your own collection of favourite scriptures. COMMENTARIES Read Bible commentaries alongside the text to deepen your understanding of Scripture. As you read, the notes stay on the verse in front of you. Includes new versions of Matthew Henry's classic commentary in modern English, Korean and Spanish — a Japanese commentary is on the way. DICTIONARIES Open Bible dictionaries and lexicons in their own tabs, browse entries, and look up terms to enrich your study. STRONG'S NUMBERS Long-press any word to see the original Hebrew or Greek with Strong's definitions, perfect for deeper word studies. READ ALOUD Listen to any Bible read aloud, following along as it is read. COMFORTABLE READING A clean, distraction-free layout on a warm paper background, with smooth navigation between books and chapters, makes for an enjoyable reading experience. PRIVATE & OFFLINE No account required. No data collected. Everything is stored locally on your device. Bible content is downloaded once and available offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tap Bible at every 2 weeks against Swedenborg Reader's every 2 months. Swedenborg Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swedenborg Reader ships an update every 2 months, Tap Bible every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swedenborg Reader | Tap Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyMark Corporation | Martin Denham |
In-app purchases
Swedenborg Reader
No in-app purchases
Tap Bible
No in-app purchases
Questions
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