# BibleRef vs The Confessional Prayer Bible

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Confessional Prayer Bible at fortnightly against BibleRef's every 4 months. The Confessional Prayer Bible also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). BibleRef's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 34). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Confessional Prayer Bible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleRef has 180 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of BibleRef's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Confessional Prayer Bible's.

BibleRef ships an update every 4 months, The Confessional Prayer Bible fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleRef | The Confessional Prayer Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleref/id1596177226/reviews) | **[5.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-confessional-prayer-bible/id6468518044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 171 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Got Questions Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/366553553) | [Faith Clinic (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551839214) |

## What reviewers say

### BibleRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleref/id1596177226)

Access verse-by-verse and chapter-by-chapter Bible commentary with extensive cross-references and context explanations. Understand scripture with easy-to-read explanations and multiple Bible translations.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse commentary, Chapter-by-chapter commentary, Extensive cross-references, Context explanation, Six Bible translations, Regularly updated content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive verse-by-verse commentary and explanations
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface design
- 🆓 Completely free with no paywalls or subscriptions
- 📖 Multiple Bible translations available for comparison
- 🎯 Helpful context and summary sections for each chapter

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Incomplete coverage of Old Testament books
- 🔄 Many sections marked 'Coming Soon' throughout app
- 🐛 App freezes and won't download updates
- ❌ Missing features compared to other Bible apps
- 📊 Inconsistent commentary availability across books

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and won't download updates
- Crashes after iOS updates
- Performance issues with certain devices
- Inconsistent loading of commentary sections

**Requested features**

- Highlighter and font size adjustment options
- Audio/text-to-speech functionality for commentary
- iPad version of the app
- Bookmark or reading progress tracker
- Search function for verses and topics


### The Confessional Prayer Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-confessional-prayer-bible/id6468518044)

This app transforms Bible reading into personal prayer and reflection. It offers a unique Bible translation, study tools, and guided prayers to deepen your connection with God's Word and build a consistent spiritual habit.

**Highlights:** Confessional Prayer Bible translation, Scripture-based prayers, Bible reading plans, Journaling and note-taking, Voice-reading and recording, Bible dictionaries and study resources, Adjustable reading views

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BibleRef free?

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

### Is The Confessional Prayer Bible free?

The Confessional Prayer Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BibleRef or The Confessional Prayer Bible?

The Confessional Prayer Bible is rated higher. BibleRef averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while The Confessional Prayer Bible averages 5.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do BibleRef or The Confessional Prayer Bible have ads?

Neither BibleRef nor The Confessional Prayer Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BibleRef or The Confessional Prayer Bible?

BibleRef ships an update every 4 months, and The Confessional Prayer Bible fortnightly. Most recently, BibleRef was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Confessional Prayer Bible on November 7, 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.*