Comparison

Bybelstories vs Christian Reader

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

Head to head
About

Bybelstories

Features
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Six popular Bible stories in Afrikaans with colour images and quizzes. BIBLE STORIES INCLUDED: • Die geboorte van Jesus • Jesus by die troue • Die barmhartige Samaritaan • Jesus maak die storm stil • Saggeus • Jesus leef! Download free to read offline. Ideal for children with colour images and quizzes that tests reading retention and basic numeracy skills. Brought to you by the Bible Society of South Africa. This app does not contain adverts.

About

Christian Reader

Access a vast collection of classic Christian writings, including works from the Early Church Fathers and Puritans. Enjoy these texts as both readable content and audiobooks, with features like real-time highlighting and background music for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Text and audiobook formats
  • Ambient background music
  • Real-time highlighting
  • Original and modern English translations
  • Library from Early Church to Puritans
Features
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Christian Reader brings the treasured writings of the Christian faith to your fingertips. Explore works from the Early Church Fathers through the Puritans - available as both text and audiobook, all in one app. Whether you're studying theology, deepening your devotional life, or discovering these classics for the first time, Christian Reader makes it easy to engage with the writings that have shaped the Church for centuries. KEY FEATURES • Text & Audiobook - Read or listen to classic Christian works at your own pace. • Background Music - Immerse yourself in the listening experience with ambient background music that accompanies the narration. • Real-Time Highlighting - Follow along as sentences are highlighted in sync with the audiobook narration. • Original & Modern English - Toggle between the original archaic English translations and a clear, modern English rendering. • A Growing Library - Access works spanning from the early centuries of the Church through the Puritan era. Christian Reader is for anyone who wants to sit at the feet of the great teachers of the faith. Download today and let the voices of the past speak into your present. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://goodsoilapps.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bybelstories4 screens
Christian Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bybelstories at none against Christian Reader's 2. Bybelstories also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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. Christian Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bybelstories asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bybelstories versus Christian Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBybelstoriesChristian Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB123 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBible Society of South AfricaGood Soil Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bybelstories

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Christian Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bybelstories free?
Bybelstories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Christian Reader free?
Christian Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bybelstories or Christian Reader have ads?
Neither Bybelstories nor Christian Reader shows ads.

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