Comparison

Brilliant Bible vs Scripture Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brilliant Bible

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
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The #1 Fully Illustrated Bible App — Every Verse Brought to Life. 32,357 original illustrations. One for every verse in Scripture. Brilliant Bible is the only app that illustrates the complete KJV Bible—Genesis to Revelation—in stunning artwork. Finally, a Bible that draws you in and makes daily reading feel less like discipline and more like discovery. Most Bible apps give you text on a screen. Reading starts to feel like a task. You mean to open it daily, but days slip by. What if reading the Bible felt like being there? WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ***** "It has really improved my ability to stay engaged when reading. I also notice I remember more and process the info better bc of the pictures. The artwork is gorgeous." ***** "I've been looking for a good Bible app that helps me to read the Bible everyday... Then I found this perfect app!" ***** "I needed this, thank you Lord." WHY BRILLIANT BIBLE WORKS * You'll actually want to open it – Visual beauty draws you back. Each verse paired with art invites you to contemplate and linger. * You'll remember what you read – Images anchor Scripture in memory. Passages you've read dozens of times reveal new layers when you see them illustrated. * You'll understand the story – Chapter summaries provide context so you never feel lost, even in the most complex books. * You'll build the habit you've been wanting – Reading streaks celebrate your consistency and keep you coming back day after day. EVERYTHING YOU NEED * The Complete Illustrated Bible – All 66 books of the KJV, every verse brought to life in original oil painting style artwork. 32,357 illustrations in total. * Chapter Summaries – Brief, clear context for every chapter so you always know where you are in the story. * Bible Reading Plans – Structured paths through Scripture to guide your daily reading and keep you on track. * Comic Adaptations – Key Bible stories reimagined in vivid graphic novel format—perfect for visual learners and family reading. * Share Beautiful Verses – Send illustrated Scripture to friends and family with a tap. * Family Sharing – One subscription covers up to 6 family members. Read together, even apart. RATED 4.8 STARS Join thousands of readers who've discovered a new way to experience God's Word. Brilliant Bible has earned a 4.8-star rating from 3,500+ reviews. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Try Brilliant Bible free and see the difference for yourself. Your subscription supports continued development and keeps the lights on for a small team passionate about making Scripture beautiful. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scripture Clock

This app displays Bible verses synchronized with the current time, offering daily inspiration and a spiritual connection. It features a clean design, customizable widgets, and a journey through scriptures every minute.

Highlights
  • Bible-powered timekeeping
  • Verse of the minute
  • Faith-focused inspiration
  • Simple, clean design
  • Customizable widgets
  • 12/24 hour options
Features
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Discover a new way to experience the Word with Scripture Clock! This app displays Bible verses that correspond with the current time. Whether you're looking for regular daily inspiration, a devotional moment, or a reminder of God's presence in every hour, Scripture Clock is ready to bring you wisdom from the Bible. 
Every verse displayed by Scripture Clock is synchronized, so all users will see the same verse at the same time of day. At times when there is no corresponding verse & chapter, you will receive a random verse that would not have displayed otherwise (After chapter 23, for example.) Key Features: * Bible-Powered Timekeeping: Watch the time change through meaningful Bible verses that correspond with each hour of the day. * Verse of the Minute: Receive a new verse every minute, turning your day into a journey through the scriptures. * Faith-Focused Inspiration: Find strength, encouragement, and wisdom through personalized verses that uplift you throughout the day. * Simple, Clean Design: Easy-to-use interface designed for quick access to your favorite verses. * Beautiful Typography: Choose from an array of font options * 12/24 Hour Options: Choose your preferred time format, or expand your clock to 24 chapter options. * Customizable Widgets: All widgets can be customized with font and support Home Screen tinting and dark modes! Whether you're a believer looking to stay connected with God's Word throughout the day or just need an extra dose of inspiration, Scripture Clock is your perfect spiritual companion. Start your day with faith and end it with a verse. Download Scripture Clock today and let God’s Word guide your time. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scriptureclock.com/#privacy

Screenshots

Brilliant Bible4 screens
Scripture Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brilliant Bible and Scripture Clock both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Scripture Clock's written reviews are positive against 44% of Brilliant Bible's. Scripture Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Brilliant Bible's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 34) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brilliant Bible sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Scripture Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brilliant Bible against 4.9 for Scripture Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant Bible has 4.6K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Brilliant Bible's written reviews are positive against 80% of Scripture Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brilliant Bible ships an update every 4 weeks, Scripture Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brilliant Bible versus Scripture Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrilliant BibleScripture Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings)4.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrilliant IllustrationsSwift Fox Software LLC

Customer experience

Brilliant Bible

All ratings4,567 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative47.9%

Scripture Clock

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Brilliant Bible

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Bible translations
  • Provide some free content
  • Include audio narration
  • Improve navigation and bookmarking

Scripture Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brilliant Bible

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Family Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Family Plan$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Family Plan7 Days trial$0.997 Days
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  • Weekly Reading Plan$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Family Plan$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Family Plan$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Family Plan$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Family Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Family Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Family Plan7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Scripture Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brilliant Bible free?
Brilliant Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scripture Clock free?
Scripture Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brilliant Bible or Scripture Clock?
Scripture Clock is rated higher. Brilliant Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Scripture Clock averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Brilliant Bible or Scripture Clock have ads?
Neither Brilliant Bible nor Scripture Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brilliant Bible or Scripture Clock?
Brilliant Bible ships an update every 4 weeks, and Scripture Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Brilliant Bible was updated on November 11, 2026 and Scripture Clock on November 4, 2026.

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