# Brilliant Bible vs Holy Scroll

Brilliant Bible and Holy Scroll both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Holy Scroll's written reviews are positive against 44% of Brilliant Bible's. Holy Scroll also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15). Brilliant Bible's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 97) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Holy Scroll holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant Bible has 4.6K ratings behind it against 97, 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 Holy Scroll's.

Brilliant Bible ships an update monthly, Holy Scroll every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant Bible | Holy Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-bible/id1583392646/reviews) | **[4.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-scroll/id6743411441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant Illustrations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583392648) | [Discipleship Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802680790) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Holy Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-scroll/id6743411441)

This app integrates Bible reading into your daily phone usage habits. It offers a verse-by-verse infinite scroll experience, similar to social media feeds, to make reading Scripture effortless and engaging. Users can also add notes and like verses that resonate with them.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse infinite scroll, Habit-based reading integration, Double-tap to like verses, Hold to add notes, Distraction-free interface, Hidden features on demand

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant Bible free?

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

### Is Holy Scroll free?

Holy Scroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant Bible or Holy Scroll?

Holy Scroll is rated higher. Brilliant Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Holy Scroll averages 4.9 from 97 ratings.

### Do Brilliant Bible or Holy Scroll have ads?

Neither Brilliant Bible nor Holy Scroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant Bible or Holy Scroll?

Brilliant Bible ships an update monthly, and Holy Scroll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brilliant Bible was updated on October 30, 2026 and Holy Scroll on October 30, 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.*