Comparison

The Pastors Study Bible vs KJV Scripture Study

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

Head to head
About

The Pastors Study Bible

Access the full text of the Bible with thousands of cross-references and study notes. Personalize your reading experience with bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking features. Create custom Bible verse wallpapers and enjoy a comfortable reading experience with night mode and adjustable font sizes.

Highlights
  • Full text Bible with references and notes
  • Bookmark, highlight, and add notes
  • Verse of the Day and daily reminders
  • Bible verse wallpaper creator
  • Night mode for comfortable reading
  • Adjustable font size and easy interface
Features
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Features: ► Full Text Bible (OT+NT) attached with thousands of references and Study notes ► Bookmark and highlight your favorite verses, add notes and search for words in your Bible. ► Verse of the Day & Daily Reminder - You can turn this function on or off and adjust the notification time in the app settings. You can create a Bible verse wallpaper by clicking on the notification. ► Bible Verse Wallpaper Creator - You can create beautiful wallpapers with your favorite Bible verses on attractive photo backgrounds and other options, then share them with others. ► Swipe to navigate chapters. ► Night Mode for reading when dark (good for your eyes.) ► Click and share Bible verses with your friends via Whatsapp, Facebook, E-mail, SMS etc. ► Designed to run on all iOS devices. ► No additional font installation required ► New user interface with Navigation drawer menu. ► Adjustable font size and easy to use interface.

About

KJV Scripture Study

A straightforward Bible study tool for reading, searching, and annotating the King James Version. It offers features like a Bible dictionary and word glossary to deepen understanding of scripture. Designed for personal study, sermon preparation, and daily reading.

Highlights
  • King James Version Bible reading
  • Verse search and lookup
  • Study notes
  • Bible Dictionary
  • Adjustable font size
  • Light, dark, and cream themes
Features
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BUILT FOR IPHONE DUO KJV Scripture Study 2.1 brings an expanded Bible study experience to iPhone Duo! Unfold your iPhone Duo to read the King James Bible alongside your study tools, including Commentary, Word Study, Notes, Dictionary, Search, and Highlights. Fold it closed for a comfortable, focused reading experience. Designed for iPhone and iPad, KJV Scripture Study helps you read, search, understand, and study God's Word wherever you are. READ THE KING JAMES BIBLE Read the KJV in a clean, distraction-free layout designed for daily Scripture reading and deeper study. • Browse every book and chapter of the KJV • Move quickly between chapters • Use Reading Mode for a more focused Bible-reading experience • Highlight meaningful verses • Save personal study notes • Copy and share Scripture SEARCH SCRIPTURE Find words, phrases, and passages throughout the King James Bible. • Search the full KJV • See matching words highlighted in results • Jump directly from search results to the Bible reader • Search without leaving your study workflow BIBLE DICTIONARY Look up Bible words, names, places, and study topics using the built-in Bible Dictionary. • Search thousands of Bible-related entries • See exact matches and related entries • Quickly move from unfamiliar words to deeper understanding KJV SCRIPTURE STUDY PRO For readers who want to go deeper, KJV Scripture Study Pro unlocks advanced study tools. FULL COMMENTARY Study Scripture with classic Bible commentary, including: • Matthew Henry Modern • Matthew Henry Complete • Adam Clarke • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown • All Commentaries view for comparing available sources STRONG'S WORD STUDY Explore the original-language words behind the KJV. • Hebrew and Greek word study • Strong's numbers • Original-language lemmas • Transliteration and pronunciation information • Strong's definitions • Word-by-word study for mapped Scripture passages EXPANDED STUDY WORKSPACE On iPad and unfolded iPhone Duo, keep Scripture visible alongside dedicated study tools: • Commentary • Word Study • Notes • Dictionary • Search • Highlights Switch between reading and studying without losing your place in Scripture. PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY Keep your study connected to Scripture. • Highlight verses you want to remember • Save detailed notes tied to specific verses • Revisit saved highlights and notes anytime • Continue reading where you left off KJV Scripture Study is designed to keep Scripture at the center while making deeper study easy to access when you need it. Commentary, dictionary, and original-language resources are provided as study aids. Scripture itself is the final authority. KJV Scripture Study Pro is available with monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options. PRIVACY Your privacy matters. For details about how KJV Scripture Study handles information, please review our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://nbappstudio.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Pastors Study Bible4 screens
KJV Scripture Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KJV Scripture Study at 5.0 against The Pastors Study Bible's 4.5. KJV Scripture Study also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). The Pastors Study Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. KJV Scripture Study sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Pastors Study Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KJV Scripture Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pastors Study Bible has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of The Pastors Study Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of KJV Scripture Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pastors Study Bible ships an update every 2 months, KJV Scripture Study every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Pastors Study Bible versus KJV Scripture Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pastors Study BibleKJV Scripture Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeevan NairNB App Studio LLC

Customer experience

The Pastors Study Bible

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

KJV Scripture Study

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Pastors Study Bible

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KJV Scripture Study

Subscriptions2
  • KJV Scripture Study Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • KJV Scripture Study Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • KJV Scripture Study Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is The Pastors Study Bible free?
The Pastors Study Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KJV Scripture Study free?
KJV Scripture Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Pastors Study Bible or KJV Scripture Study?
KJV Scripture Study is rated higher. The Pastors Study Bible averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while KJV Scripture Study averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Pastors Study Bible or KJV Scripture Study have ads?
Neither The Pastors Study Bible nor KJV Scripture Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pastors Study Bible or KJV Scripture Study?
The Pastors Study Bible ships an update every 2 months, and KJV Scripture Study every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Pastors Study Bible was updated on November 12, 2026 and KJV Scripture Study on November 7, 2026.

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