Comparison

Brilliant Bible vs Scripture

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
Read full description

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

Listen to the Bible read aloud, one chapter at a time. This ad-free app helps you build a daily reading habit with a natural voice and offline playback. Track your progress and find peace with focused, minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Listen to Bible chapters read aloud
  • Natural AI voice narration
  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Offline playback
  • Background playback
  • Daily reading habit tracking
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Scripture reads the Bible aloud - one chapter at a time. A simple, clean audio Bible reader with no ads, designed to help you build a daily reading habit. Press play and listen to Scripture read in a calm, natural voice. Whether you have five minutes in the morning or an hour on a walk, one chapter a day is all it takes. WHY PEOPLE COME BACK EVERY DAY A single chapter builds a daily Bible reading habit that sticks Return when you need peace, clarity, or comfort Find verses to sit with and meditate on Track your scripture reading progress with daily goals DESIGNED FOR LISTENING Audio Bible reader with a natural AI voice Word-by-word highlighting follows along as you listen Works offline -- no internet needed to listen Background playback -- lock your phone and keep listening SIMPLE BY DESIGN No ads. No clutter. No sign-up required. A clean, minimalist Bible reader built for focus Free to use, with an optional plan to support development Start today. One chapter is all it takes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scriptureapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Brilliant Bible4 screens
Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scripture at 100% against Brilliant Bible's 44%. Scripture also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Brilliant Bible's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Scripture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scripture 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 3, 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 Scripture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brilliant Bible ships an update every 4 weeks, Scripture every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brilliant Bible versus Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrilliant BibleScripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB434 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrilliant IllustrationsScriptureApp

Customer experience

Brilliant Bible

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

Scripture

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

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
2 purchases

Scripture

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited access$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scripture Pro - Annual Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Brilliant Bible free?
Brilliant Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scripture free?
Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brilliant Bible or Scripture?
Scripture is rated higher. Brilliant Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Scripture averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Brilliant Bible or Scripture have ads?
Neither Brilliant Bible nor Scripture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brilliant Bible or Scripture?
Brilliant Bible ships an update every 4 weeks, and Scripture every 4 days. Most recently, Brilliant Bible was updated on November 7, 2026 and Scripture on October 30, 2026.

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