The Systematic Theology vs Bible Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Systematic Theology
Access Charles Hodge's comprehensive Systematic Theology alongside the complete King James Version of the Holy Bible. Features include Bible search, daily verses, bookmarking, sharing, highlighting, and copying text.
- Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge
- Complete King James Version Bible
- Bible text search
- Daily Bible verse
- Bookmark Bible verses
- Share Bible verses
- Highlight Bible verses
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A well laid out Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge plus complete King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible. Charles Hodge (December 27, 1797 – June 19, 1878) was an important Presbyterian theologian and principal of Princeton Theological Seminary between 1851 and 1878. Some of the key features of the KJV Bible in the app include: - Search for any text(s) from across the entire Holy Bible. -Fresh Daily Bible Verse. -Bookmark any Bible verse(s). -Share any verse(s) with your loved ones. -Highlight any verse(s). -Copy/Paste any verse(s). One of the great defenders of Calvinism, Charles Hodge is a well-known and important theologian. God bless.
Bible Explorer
This app helps users deepen their Bible study by allowing them to create journal entries for specific passages. It provides tools to explore parallel verses, original language meanings, and commentaries to enrich understanding.
- Journal entries for Bible passages
- Explore parallel passages
- Study original languages
- Read commentaries
- Deepen Bible understanding
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As you study a passage in the bible, one of the most helpful ways to make it come alive is to write down your thoughts on what you are reading. The Bible Explorer app allows you to create journal entries for bible passages. It allows you to explore parallel passages to the passage being studied, explore the passage in the original languages, and read commentaries on the passage to better inform your thoughts and your journal entries. It is designed for bible lovers who want to do more than just read the bible - this is for bible explorers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Explorer at none against The Systematic Theology's 1. Bible Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. The Systematic Theology sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bible Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Systematic Theology ships an update every 17 months, Bible Explorer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Systematic Theology | Bible Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Maraba | John Nelson |
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The Systematic Theology
Bible Explorer
In-app purchases
The Systematic Theology
- Ads Free Version - Life Time$4.99
Bible Explorer
No in-app purchases
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