# Bible Notebook vs that sermon

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bible Notebook at free with in-app purchases against that sermon's subscription. Bible Notebook also leads on ratings volume (333 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). that sermon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and that sermon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

that sermon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Notebook has 333 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 that sermon's.

Bible Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, that sermon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Notebook | that sermon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-sermon-bible-notes/id6757629154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **333** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benicio Sparapani Junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/473377368) | [Zachary Graves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678014301) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### that sermon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-sermon-bible-notes/id6757629154)

Capture Sunday sermons to gain a week of spiritual growth. Receive AI-powered summaries, personalized insights, and daily prompts based on your pastor's message. Includes family discussion guides and scripture connections tailored to your life.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe sermons, AI-powered summaries and insights, 7-day spiritual journey per sermon, Journal with scripture matching, Family discussion guides, Multi-device sync

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThatSermon Family Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ThatSermon Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ThatSermon Family (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ThatSermon Family (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| ThatSermon Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Notebook free?

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

### Is that sermon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Notebook or that sermon?

that sermon is rated higher. Bible Notebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while that sermon averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bible Notebook or that sermon have ads?

Neither Bible Notebook nor that sermon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Notebook or that sermon?

Bible Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and that sermon every 5 days. Most recently, Bible Notebook was updated on October 27, 2026 and that sermon on October 24, 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.*