# Bible Notebook vs Emanu

The clearest difference is ads: Bible Notebook at none against Emanu's shown. Bible Notebook also leads on ratings volume (325 vs 71) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Emanu sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bible Notebook against 4.9 for Emanu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 71 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bible Notebook's written reviews are positive against 89% of Emanu's.

Bible Notebook ships an update fortnightly, Emanu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Notebook | Emanu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922/reviews) | **[4.9 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emanu/id6739755779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benicio Sparapani Junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/473377368) | [Gabriel Lennon Soares Borges de Souza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721571651) |

## 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


### Emanu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emanu/id6739755779)

This app supports your daily spiritual journey with tools for Bible reading, prayer lists, and devotions. Strengthen your relationship with God through guided meditations and accessible Bible study.

**Highlights:** Daily devotions with Bible verses, Bible study tools and progress tracking, Structured prayer routine, Organized prayer list, Guided meditations and reflections

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essencial Subscription Emanu | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus Emanu Subscription Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Plus Sobre Ele | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Essencial Subscription Emanu | $7.99 | per year |
| Plus Emanu Subscription Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Assinatura Anual Sobre Ele | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Notebook free?

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

### Is Emanu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Notebook or Emanu?

Emanu is rated higher. Bible Notebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Emanu averages 4.9 from 71 ratings.

### Do Bible Notebook or Emanu have ads?

Emanu shows ads; Bible Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Notebook or Emanu?

Bible Notebook ships an update fortnightly, and Emanu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bible Notebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Emanu on September 23, 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.*