# Bible Notebook vs Yshua Scripture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yshua Scripture at none against Bible Notebook's 2. Yshua Scripture also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Bible Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Yshua Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yshua Scripture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Notebook has 325 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bible Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yshua Scripture's.

Bible Notebook ships an update fortnightly, Yshua Scripture weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Notebook | Yshua Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yshua-scripture/id6473465604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benicio Sparapani Junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/473377368) | [Something Dope Co, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155950659) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922)

Interact with scripture like never before. Add notes directly to verses, react with emojis, and customize your study experience with colors and themes. All your content syncs automatically via iCloud across devices.

**Highlights:** Verse-specific note-taking, Emoji reactions to verses, Customizable notes and highlights, iCloud synchronization, Multiple themes, Hide/show notes easily

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and sleek design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📖 Great for Bible study
- ✍️ Excellent note-taking feature
- 💡 Innovative note placement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free version
- 💸 Subscription required for full features
- 💲 Expensive annual subscription
- 🎨 Dull highlighter colors
- 🎚️ Limited translation options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes shift position after zooming
- Notes break/misplace when rotating device
- Text search requires connection
- Highlighting entire verse only, not specific words
- Apple Pencil auto-activation issues

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations (NLT, NKJV, NIV, NVI, ARA, NVT, NAA, ESV, RVR 2015, KJV, KJA, NASB, NLT, ARC, Parole de Vie)
- Prayer journal feature
- Customizable highlighter colors
- Folders for notes/tags/favorites
- Option to display/hide lines/dots/grids


### Yshua Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yshua-scripture/id6473465604)

This app offers a modern approach to exploring faith, providing relevant Bible verses for everyday challenges and inspiration. It features daily verse notifications, sharing capabilities, customization options, and access to multiple Bible translations.

**Highlights:** Verses for real-life situations, Daily verse notifications, Verse sharing, Customizable interface, Multiple Bible translations, Full Bible access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Notebook free?

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

### Is Yshua Scripture free?

Yshua Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Notebook or Yshua Scripture?

Yshua Scripture is rated higher. Bible Notebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Yshua Scripture averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bible Notebook or Yshua Scripture have ads?

Neither Bible Notebook nor Yshua Scripture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Notebook or Yshua Scripture?

Bible Notebook ships an update fortnightly, and Yshua Scripture weekly. Most recently, Bible Notebook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Yshua Scripture on June 1, 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.*