# Bible Notebook vs ScriptureWriter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Notebook | ScriptureWriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripturewriter/id6755567704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benicio Sparapani Junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/473377368) | [www.GraceSelah.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/424711935) |

## 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


### ScriptureWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripturewriter/id6755567704)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*