# BibleRef vs Exegesis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BibleRef at none against Exegesis's 6. BibleRef also leads on ratings volume (179 vs 10). Exegesis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exegesis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BibleRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exegesis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleRef has 179 ratings behind it against 10, 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 Exegesis's.

BibleRef ships an update every 4 months, Exegesis every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleRef | Exegesis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleref/id1596177226/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exegesis-bible-study/id6778909815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 171 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Got Questions Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/366553553) | [CV Concierge A.I., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778909817) |

## 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


### Exegesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exegesis-bible-study/id6778909815)

This app provides a comprehensive Bible study experience, offering multiple translations, original language tools, and extensive commentaries from historical Christian figures. It includes features for in-depth analysis, personal note-taking, and offline access to your library.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Original language lexicons, Historical commentaries, Creeds and confessions, Verse cross-referencing, Personal notes and highlights, Offline access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Max (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Max (Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| 50 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BibleRef free?

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

### Is Exegesis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BibleRef or Exegesis?

Exegesis is rated higher. BibleRef averages 4.6 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Exegesis averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do BibleRef or Exegesis have ads?

Neither BibleRef nor Exegesis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BibleRef or Exegesis?

BibleRef ships an update every 4 months, and Exegesis every 2 days. Most recently, BibleRef was updated on October 13, 2026 and Exegesis on October 7, 2026.

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