# Message Bible (MSG) Audio* vs COGIC Publishing House

The clearest difference is rating: Message Bible (MSG) Audio* at 4.8 against COGIC Publishing House's 3.5. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 21). COGIC Publishing House's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. COGIC Publishing House asks for nothing beyond the download.

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Message Bible (MSG) Audio* has 2.9K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Message Bible (MSG) Audio*'s written reviews are positive against 57% of COGIC Publishing House's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* ships an update every 42 months, COGIC Publishing House every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Message Bible (MSG) Audio* | COGIC Publishing House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369/reviews)** | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogic-publishing-house/id6461645119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAVINDHIRAN ANAND](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479882196) | [CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702596228) |

## What reviewers say

### Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369)

Access and study the Message translation of the Holy Bible with audio playback, reading plans, and customization options.  Features include offline access, shareable verse images, and note-taking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Audio Bible playback, Customizable fonts and text size, Verse image creation, Highlighting and bookmarking, Verse sharing, Note-taking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - AutoOneYear | $5.49 | per year |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected to God

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Incorrect Bible verse
- 🐛 Daily verse not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Audio reading from different Bible version
- App gets stuck on cover page
- Verses showing future dates
- Feedback page not working

**Requested features**

- Fix difficulty creating images
- Add copy-paste option for verses
- Improve text formatting and wrapping


### COGIC Publishing House

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogic-publishing-house/id6461645119)

Access a comprehensive library of books, media, and event information. Stay connected with letters from leaders and important updates. This app keeps you informed about the latest from the COGIC Publishing House.

**Highlights:** Full book library access, Media content, Event calendar, Letters from leaders, Stay updated

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Message Bible (MSG) Audio* free?

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

### Is COGIC Publishing House free?

COGIC Publishing House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Message Bible (MSG) Audio* or COGIC Publishing House?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is rated higher. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while COGIC Publishing House averages 3.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do Message Bible (MSG) Audio* or COGIC Publishing House have ads?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* shows ads; COGIC Publishing House does not.

### Which is updated more often, Message Bible (MSG) Audio* or COGIC Publishing House?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* ships an update every 42 months, and COGIC Publishing House every 10 days. Most recently, Message Bible (MSG) Audio* was updated on November 3, 2026 and COGIC Publishing House on November 3, 2026.

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