# Brilliant Bible vs Basics with Beth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basics with Beth at 100% against Brilliant Bible's 44%. Basics with Beth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Brilliant Bible's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 2) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant Bible sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Basics with Beth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basics with Beth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant Bible has 4.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Brilliant Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basics with Beth's.

Brilliant Bible ships an update monthly, Basics with Beth fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant Bible | Basics with Beth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-bible/id1583392646/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basics-with-beth/id6474884263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant Illustrations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583392648) | [KALAMAZOO VALLEY FAMILY CHURCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475063044) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-bible/id1583392646)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app brings the King James Version of the Bible to life with over 32,000 original illustrations, one for every verse. It aims to make daily Bible reading more engaging and memorable through visual art and structured reading plans.

**Highlights:** 32,357 original verse illustrations, Complete KJV Bible, Chapter summaries, Bible reading plans, Comic adaptations of Bible stories, Share illustrated verses, Family sharing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Family Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Family Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Reading Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Family Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Family Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 90 Day Sale Price | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Sale Price | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Gift | $24.99 | one-time |
| 365 Day Sale Price | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Visually engaging
- 👍 Helpful for visual learners
- 🤩 Brings the Bible to life
- 🙌 Motivational and inspiring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤔 Inconsistent art quality
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤨 AI-generated illustrations

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and infinite loading screens
- Incorrect or inconsistent character illustrations
- Unexpected charges and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations
- Provide some free content
- Include audio narration
- Improve navigation and bookmarking


### Basics with Beth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basics-with-beth/id6474884263)

Access all your writing courses, ebooks, podcasts, and blogs in one convenient app. Get timely updates and easily save your favorite content for quick retrieval. Enjoy seamless access to all resources without needing to remember passwords.

**Highlights:** Unified access to videos, courses, ebooks, podcasts, and blogs, Push notifications for news and updates, Password-free resource access, Save favorite content, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant Bible free?

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

### Is Basics with Beth free?

Basics with Beth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant Bible or Basics with Beth?

Basics with Beth is rated higher. Brilliant Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Basics with Beth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brilliant Bible or Basics with Beth have ads?

Neither Brilliant Bible nor Basics with Beth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant Bible or Basics with Beth?

Brilliant Bible ships an update monthly, and Basics with Beth fortnightly. Most recently, Brilliant Bible was updated on October 25, 2026 and Basics with Beth on October 10, 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.*