Comparison

Bible Notebook vs ScriptureWriter

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

Head to head
About

Bible Notebook

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
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Experience a new level of interaction with Scripture with our app! Easily visualize your notes directly from the text, add reactions to your favorite verses, and navigate with ease through our clean design. Adding notes has never been more practical. All notes added will appear directly below the corresponding verse. If you prefer not to see them, simply hide them with just one click. Customize your content to your liking! Personalize your notes and highlights with your favorite colors and express yourself by adding reactions using emojis. You can also choose your favorite theme for the app to make your experience even more enjoyable. Never worry about losing your notes or highlights again. Our app automatically syncs all your notes, highlights, and reactions via iCloud. Whether you use different devices with the same iCloud account, or switch between them, your content will be seamlessly synchronized between all your devices. Try our app today and elevate your Scripture study experience! Read our Terms of Use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

ScriptureWriter

This app transforms your iPad into a digital space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. It offers guided writing, multiple translation options, and personalization features to deepen your study and reflection.

Highlights
  • Handwrite Bible verses with Apple Pencil or finger
  • Multiple Bible translations and import options
  • Personalize font, text size, and background colors
  • Separate spaces for verses and personal notes
  • Export handwriting to PDF and create backups
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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ScriptureWriter - Hand-Copy the Bible (Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil) Meditate Deeply Through Handwriting Scripture ScriptureWriter transforms your iPad into a sacred space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. Research shows that writing by hand engages your mind differently than typing—you slow down, process each word, and create deeper connections with the text. Now you can experience this profound method of Bible study with digital convenience. Write Scripture by Hand • Use Apple Pencil or your finger to handwrite any verse • Lined paper guides keep your writing neat • Adjustable canvas expands as you write • Separate spaces for copying verses and personal notes • Auto-saves your progress continuously Multiple Bible Translations • Includes preloaded Bible translations • Import your preferred translation in JSON format • Switch between translations while preserving your handwriting • Reorder and manage your Bible library Personalize Your Experience • Choose from 20+ fonts for Bible text display • Adjust text size for comfortable reading • Customize background colors for verse and notes areas • Change ink color retroactively to highlight insights • Drag divider to adjust Bible text and writing space Capture Divine Revelations • Toggle between Verse and Notes canvases • Write Scripture in one space, reflections in another • Each chapter has dedicated areas for both • Perfect for sermon preparation and devotional journaling Export & Backup Everything • Export all handwriting to beautiful PDFs • Create complete backups including translations and settings • Restore from backup to preserve your work • Share your handwritten Scripture with others Accessibility Features • Pencil-only or any-input modes • Supports both Apple Pencil and touch input • Large, readable text options • Smooth scrolling for extensive handwriting Perfect For: • Daily devotional practices • Bible memory work • Sermon preparation • Small group studies • Personal meditation • Scripture journaling • Theological students • Anyone seeking deeper engagement with God's Word System Requirements: • Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil • Also works on iPhone Start your handwriting journey today and discover what God reveals as you write His Word.

Screenshots

Bible Notebook4 screens
ScriptureWriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScriptureWriter at none against Bible Notebook's 2. ScriptureWriter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bible Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bible Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ScriptureWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScriptureWriter 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bible Notebook versus ScriptureWriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible NotebookScriptureWriter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (325 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings325 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenicio Sparapani Juniorwww.GraceSelah.com

Customer experience

Bible Notebook

All ratings325 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.1%

ScriptureWriter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bible Notebook

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

19 requests
  • 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
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  • Add stickers and phrases to notes
  • Sync notes and highlights across devices
  • Add footnotes and references
  • Ability to highlight single words
  • Option to add notes at the beginning of chapters/books
  • Red letter indication for Jesus' words
  • Paragraphing in text
  • Ability to add images to notes
  • Match system option for appearance display
  • Sign up/in option for syncing
  • Option to make notes without selecting a scripture
  • Make a note for multiple verses at once
  • Customization for sharing pictures of verses
  • Desktop or web version

ScriptureWriter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bible Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

ScriptureWriter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Notebook free?
Bible Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptureWriter free?
ScriptureWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Notebook or ScriptureWriter?
ScriptureWriter is rated higher. Bible Notebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while ScriptureWriter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bible Notebook or ScriptureWriter have ads?
Neither Bible Notebook nor ScriptureWriter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Notebook or ScriptureWriter?
Bible Notebook ships an update fortnightly, and ScriptureWriter fortnightly. Most recently, Bible Notebook was updated on October 12, 2026 and ScriptureWriter on October 12, 2026.

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