# 1611 KJV Bible vs Simply.Bible

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply.Bible at 89% against 1611 KJV Bible's 25%. Simply.Bible also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). 1611 KJV Bible's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1611 KJV Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simply.Bible sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simply.Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply.Bible has 49 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of 1611 KJV Bible's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simply.Bible's.

1611 KJV Bible ships an update every 17 months, Simply.Bible every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1611 KJV Bible | Simply.Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1611-kjv-bible/id1566602541/reviews) | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplybible/id6450286708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Maraba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561311696) | [Malachi Partlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246806308) |

## What reviewers say

### 1611 KJV Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1611-kjv-bible/id1566602541)

Explore the original 1611 King James Version Bible, including the Apocrypha. Start each day with a new devotional verse to inspire reflection. Study offline, search passages, and customize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Complete 1611 KJV Bible with Apocrypha, Daily devotional verse, Offline access, Powerful keyword search, Bookmark and highlight verses, Customizable viewing modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time. | $3.99 | one-time |


### Simply.Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplybible/id6450286708)

Access the King James Version of the Bible, along with apocryphal texts, completely offline and without advertisements. Organize your study with features like note-taking, highlighting, and folder sorting. Customize your reading experience with themes and light/dark modes.

**Highlights:** Offline access, Ad-free experience, Apocrypha books included, Note taking and highlighting, Folder sorting, Light/Dark mode, Bible search

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $3 | $3.00 | one-time |
| $5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| $10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| $15 | $15.00 | one-time |
| $20 | $20.00 | one-time |
| $35 | $35.00 | one-time |
| $50 | $50.00 | one-time |
| $100 | $100.00 | one-time |
| $250 | $250.00 | one-time |
| $500 | $500.00 | one-time |
| $1000 | $1000.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1611 KJV Bible free?

1611 KJV Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simply.Bible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1611 KJV Bible or Simply.Bible?

Simply.Bible is rated higher. 1611 KJV Bible averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simply.Bible averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do 1611 KJV Bible or Simply.Bible have ads?

1611 KJV Bible shows ads; Simply.Bible does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1611 KJV Bible or Simply.Bible?

1611 KJV Bible ships an update every 17 months, and Simply.Bible every 2 days. Most recently, 1611 KJV Bible was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simply.Bible on October 22, 2026.

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