Dove vs Public Reading of Scripture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dove
Access messages from Prophet William Marrion Branham and the Holy Bible on a single platform. Features organized reading, a complete Bible in your language, and quick search functionality. Save favorite passages and messages with bookmarks.
- Organized message reading
- Complete Bible in your language
- Quick search by keyword, title, or date
- Bookmarks and favorites
- Clear, modern interface
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Esta app te permite acceder fácilmente a los mensajes del profeta William Marrion Branham y a la Santa Biblia en una sola plataforma. Características principales: Lectura organizada de los mensajes Biblia completa en tu idioma Búsqueda rápida por palabras clave, títulos o fechas Marcadores y favoritos para guardar tus pasajes y mensajes preferidos Interfaz clara, moderna y fácil de usar Esta app no está afiliada oficialmente a ninguna organización. Su único propósito es brindar acceso a materiales espirituales para edificación personal.
Public Reading of Scripture
This app facilitates a more engaging Bible study experience through dramatized audio versions and community-focused reading plans. Track your progress and connect with others for a sustainable and enjoyable way to engage with scripture.
- Dramatized audio Bibles
- Group reading plans
- Bible progress tracker
- Community connection
- Structured daily readings
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Transform Your Bible Study Experience The Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) app is here to help make you successful in reading and listening to the Bible. It only takes 98 hours to listen to the whole Bible in English. With PRS, you can connect with a community devoted to the powerful practice of listening to the Bible in a way that is biblical, sustainable, and enjoyable. Key Features: Dramatized Audio Bibles Experience the Scriptures like never before with our dramatized audio Bibles. Professionally narrated with high-quality sound effects and background music, these audio renditions bring biblical stories to life. Whether you're listening alone or with a group, the dramatized versions offer a deeply enriching and memorable experience. Group Reading Plans Our group reading plans are crafted to encourage collective spiritual growth. Join or create groups to read and reflect on Scripture together. The app provides structured plans that guide you through coordinated daily readings, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. These plans are perfect for church groups, study circles, or family devotionals with lengths of 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes per session. Bible Tracker Stay on track with your spiritual goals using our intuitive Bible Tracker. This feature helps you monitor your progress through different books and chapters of the Bible. It provides visual insights and reminders to keep you motivated and committed to your reading schedule. Whether you're aiming for a yearly Bible completion or a focused study on specific texts, the Bible Tracker is an indispensable tool for your spiritual journey. Our Mission: Deepen Your Understanding: The dramatized audio Bibles and guided reading plans provide a richer, more engaging way to comprehend the Scriptures. Foster Community: Connect with others through group reading plans, enhancing your spiritual growth as part of a supportive community. Track Your Progress: The Bible Tracker ensures you stay committed to your reading goals, offering a structured path to find discipline in reading God's Word.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dove at every 3 days against Public Reading of Scripture's every 3 weeks. Dove also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Public Reading of Scripture's advantage is ratings volume (611 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Reading of Scripture has 611 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dove ships an update every 3 days, Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dove | Public Reading of Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (611 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 611 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Alva | The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Dove
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Public Reading of Scripture
Reported bugs
4 issues- Text position jumps after switching from other apps
- Verse selection doesn't work as expected
- Verse of the day not updating
- Migrated data not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to select specific verses to play
- Bring back speed/pitch control
- Restore reading plan and note features from previous version
- Reinstate context videos
In-app purchases
Dove
No in-app purchases
Public Reading of Scripture
No in-app purchases
Questions
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