# Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) vs Message Bible MSG (Audio)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Message Bible MSG (Audio) at 100% against Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)'s 13%. Message Bible MSG (Audio) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)'s advantage is ratings volume (644 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Message Bible MSG (Audio) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Message Bible MSG (Audio) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) has 644 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Message Bible MSG (Audio)'s.

Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) ships an update every 5 months, Message Bible MSG (Audio) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) | Message Bible MSG (Audio) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-message-bible-msg/id1571026863/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id6450768255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **644** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) | [Anandhaprabakaran Balasubramaniyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660935968) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Message Bible MSG (Audio)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id6450768255)

Read and listen to the Holy Message Bible with Old and New Testament books. Features include daily verses, night mode, and the ability to highlight, bookmark, and take notes. Test your biblical knowledge with a challenging Bible quiz game.

**Highlights:** Read and listen to the Holy Bible, Daily inspirational verses, Night reading mode, Highlight, bookmark, and take notes, Organized personal library, Bible quiz game with scoring

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IAP Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| IAP Coins Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IAP Coins Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Six Months Ads Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Message Bible MSG (Audio) is rated higher. Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while Message Bible MSG (Audio) averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

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

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

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

Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) ships an update every 5 months, and Message Bible MSG (Audio) every 4 months. Most recently, Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) was updated on September 18, 2026 and Message Bible MSG (Audio) on September 21, 2026.

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