# BBE Bible vs Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) at 645 against BBE Bible's 19. Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BBE Bible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BBE Bible against 4.6 for Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) has 645 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BBE Bible ships an update every 11 months, Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBE Bible | Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbe-bible-basic-english/id1543736496/reviews)** | [4.6 (645 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-message-bible-msg/id1571026863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **645** |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harish Chandra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498300651) | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) |

## What reviewers say

### BBE Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbe-bible-basic-english/id1543736496)

Read and listen to the Bible in clear, easy-to-understand Basic English. This app works offline, offering audio narration, verse search, and personalized notes. Enjoy features like dark mode, daily quizzes, and home screen widgets to deepen your spiritual journey.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible access, Audio Bible narration, Intuitive navigation, Favorites and notes, Advanced verse search, Daily Bible quiz, Verse widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Blessing (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


### Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-message-bible-msg/id1571026863)

This app offers a modern, easy-to-understand translation of the Bible, making Scripture relatable for daily life. It includes features for personal study, community interaction, and spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** Modern English translation, Daily verse notifications, Personal notes and bookmarks, Verse editor for social sharing, Nearby church finder, Bible quiz and stories, AI-powered verse explanation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two Years | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Clear and understandable Bible translation
- ✨ Practical and applicable scripture meanings
- 🙏 Helpful for deeper understanding of God's word

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Wrong scriptures displayed when searching
- 🐛 Navigation stuck in Old Testament
- 🐛 Chapters and verses mixed up throughout app
- 😕 Confusing app layout and organization
- 💰 Paid ad-free version still shows ads

**Reported bugs**

- Searching for New Testament books returns Old Testament content
- Clicking on Matthew redirects to Genesis
- Chapters and verses are randomly mixed together
- Only partial verses display (missing content)
- Search bar non-functional

**Requested features**

- Fix search functionality to return correct scriptures
- Improve app navigation and usability
- Organize content with clearer structure and linking between topics
- Display full chapters instead of partial verses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBE Bible free?

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

### Is Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) free?

Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BBE Bible or Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)?

BBE Bible is rated higher. BBE Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) averages 4.6 from 645 ratings.

### Do BBE Bible or Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) have ads?

Both BBE Bible and Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BBE Bible or Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)?

BBE Bible ships an update every 11 months, and Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) every 5 months. Most recently, BBE Bible was updated on October 24, 2026 and Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) on October 23, 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.*